British Columbia has opened pathways for foreign-trained workers to address the high demand in its construction sector, including adding 25 prioritized construction occupations to its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). Foreign-trained individuals with skills in areas like welding, carpentry, and plumbing may now be eligible for faster provincial nomination through BC PNP’s targeted invitation rounds. To qualify, workers generally need a valid trades certificate from Skilled Trades BC or an equivalent apprenticeship, helping ensure they’re ready to meet the immediate labor needs in B.C.’s housing and infrastructure projects.