The Express Entry system consists of the following Canadian permanent residence (PR) programs;

1. Federal Skilled Worker Program
2. Canadian Experience Class
3. Federal Skilled Trades Program
4. Prinvincial Nomination Program

You must intend to live outside Quebec to be eligible for any of the above PR programs because Quebec does not participate in the Express Entry system.

This means that even if you are currently residing in Quebec you can still become a PR through Express Entry; however, you must take extra steps in your PR application to convince the visa officer about your intentions/ settlement plan to live outside Quebec after you become a PR.

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On November 20, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in tech, healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations.

In the tech draw, the province invited four candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited in this draw was 141 points. BC issued three ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202) who scored 102 points and more. British Columbia issued four ITAs to candidates in the Healthcare-targeted draw with a minimum score of 116 points. The province also issued four invitations to candidates working in the construction sector. To receive an ITA, candidates must score at least 107 points. Furthermore, up to five invitations have been issued to candidates working in veterinary care occupations. British Columbia issued only up to 20 ITAs in this draw.

This year, the province has already invited up to 6,152 candidates.