For the first time in it’s history, the Northwest Territories Nominee Program was able to hit and exceed its federally regulated nomination cap of 300 applications for a calendar year.
Now that this limit has been reached, the NTNP will no longer be accepting new applicants for the rest of the year. The only exceptions will be foreign nationals with work permits that expire in 2024 and those who meet all eligibility criteria and have already been working in the NWT in 2024.
Until such time as new applications will be accepted, NWT employers are being encouraged to look into any other economic immigration programs that may be available to them, such as the Government of Canada’s Worker Program, and the Francophone Mobility Program.
The GNWT continues its efforts to bring in skilled workers and new residents to the North. Applications to the Employer-Driven and Francophone Streams have risen dramatically in the years since they were introduced, to the point where they are receiving more applications than they can properly process. While this year’s total is above 300 applicants, 2023 saw a total of 139.
Caitlin Cleveland, the Minster of Education, Culture, and Employment gave out a statement on this milestone.
“For the first time ever, the Northwest Territories has reached and exceeded its federal allocation of 300 nominees for a calendar year. The growing interest in the territory is welcome news that will allow us to strengthen our workforce and build vibrant and diverse communities. I will continue to advocate to the Government of Canada to increase our nomination allotment and expand the availability of settlement services in the Northwest Territories. I also remain committed to working alongside employers to build and sustain a resilient workforce by investing in both local and foreign workers.”
