Several members who had registered interest in New Brunswick's PNP received emails (from hiringplatform.ca) inviting them to a
virtual ICT Sector Information Session, and wondered whether it mattered.
What the thread established:- The invitation is targeted, not spam. It goes to people whose completed profile shows an in-demand occupation for the province — it means you are on the province's radar.
- Attending can count as a connection to the province. Members noted that these sessions have historically been treated as establishing a connection to New Brunswick, which matters for streams where provincial ties are assessed.
- Sessions have historically led to invitations. One member recalled that attendees of past sessions often received an ITA after the session ended; the process had changed somewhat by the time of this thread, but the strong consensus was that an invite from the province could well follow attendance. (Flag: NB's exact post-session process is time-bound and has changed before — verify the current NB PNP process.)
- Spaces are limited — register immediately. The sessions are capped and reserved for people with completed profiles, so treat the email as time-sensitive and don't miss it.
Takeaway: if a province you registered interest in invites you to an information session, attend. It costs an hour, signals engagement, historically counted toward provincial connection, and has preceded invitations for many attendees.