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Provincial Nominee Program (EE-aligned side), 17 Aug 2026 — what it means in Nova Scotia
Federal selection of Monday 17 August 2026
On Monday 17 August 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invited 442 candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (EE-aligned side) round, minimum score 760. Federal rounds select candidates from across Canada, Nova Scotia included.
Jobs in Nova Scotia
Over the last eight weeks our Job Bank research filed 187 job postings open to foreign workers in Nova Scotia in the occupations this round selects. The most posted: Cook (36), Food service supervisor (13), Hairstylist (9).
Nova Scotia and Express Entry
Nova Scotia can nominate Express Entry candidates through Nova Scotia — Express Entry. A provincial nomination adds 600 points to a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System score (IRCC).
The round itself: Provincial Nominee Program (EE-aligned side) on IRC News. Official source: www.canada.ca.
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