The federal government has announced a significant reduction in British Columbia’s provincial nominee allocation for 2025, cutting it to 4,000 spots—half of what was available in 2024. The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) is currently strategizing its operations for the year, including adjustments to invitation rounds and student streams. While Health Authority and Entrepreneur streams will continue, processing times are expected to increase substantially due to the reduced allocation. This change marks a notable shift in the province’s immigration capacity for the coming year.
