Final 2026 draw selects 105 candidates
The Northwest Territories Nominee Program has published the result of its September 25, 2026 Employer-Driven Stream Expression of Interest (EOI) draw. It was the final Employer-Driven draw of 2026. The territory reviewed a pool of 197 profiles and selected 105 candidates, so that their employers could be invited to submit full applications.
The selected EOI scores ranged from 317 to 492. This is a territorial ranking score under the NWT Employer-Driven system, not a federal Express Entry CRS score.
How the 105 invitations were distributed
The territory's location figures add up to 104, not 105, and the source does not explain the difference. They are reproduced here as published.
| Group | Invitations |
|---|---|
| NWT Express Entry | 26 |
| Skilled Worker | 21 |
| Entry Level/Semi-Skilled Occupations | 58 |
| Selected profiles in Yellowknife | 96 |
| Selected profiles outside Yellowknife | 8 |
An invitation is not a nomination
The Employer-Driven EOI is a ranking step, not a complete nominee application. Only the employers connected to selected profiles may submit a full application, and both the employer and the prospective nominee must meet all program requirements.
Profiles that were not selected stay in the pool for up to 12 months from the date they were first submitted. To change a profile, the NWT instructs applicants to withdraw the existing profile and submit a new one.
Next draw expected in early 2027
The NWT says the next Employer-Driven Stream EOI draw will be held in early 2027, and that the exact date will be confirmed later in 2026. The EOI system remains open all year, but selection depends on ranking, program priorities and the annual nomination allocation.