In a significant administrative shift announced on November 18, 2024, British Columbia’s Immigration Programs Branch, which oversees the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP), has been transferred to the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. This change comes as part of a broader restructuring of the provincial government’s Cabinet, marking a new chapter in how British Columbia manages its immigration initiatives. The move suggests a strategic alignment between immigration programs and the province’s focus on education and workforce development.
