What was the expected impact of the PNP?

• A. Decrease immigration.
• B. Increase and speed up the flow of immigrants and address the labour shortage.
• C. No impact.
• D. Limit immigration to Alberta only.

Answer: (B)

The PNP is designed to align immigration with local jobs. Provinces nominate applicants who have skills and plans to settle in that province, especially where there are labour shortages. This creates a faster path for newcomers and ensures they are moving to places that need workers, helping to fill gaps in the labour market. So the intended effect is to increase and speed up immigration while addressing shortages. The other options don’t fit because the program is not about reducing immigration, it does have an impact, and it isn’t limited to Alberta—the aim is to channel newcomers to provinces that need them.