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Provincial Nominee Programs

Provinces

Canadian Provinces Offering PNPs

Select a province below to explore specific immigration streams and opportunities.

Alberta is a leading province in western Canada, known for its strong economy, vibrant energy sector, and high quality of life. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) is designed to attract skilled workers who wish to live and work in Alberta.

Three Streams of AINP
1. Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS)

Designed for foreign nationals working in Alberta and international graduates who have completed their studies at an approved Alberta post-secondary institution.

2. Alberta Express Entry Stream

Candidates are selected from the federal Express Entry pool based on labour market needs. Nominated applicants receive an additional 600 CRS points, significantly improving chances of PR.

3. Self-Employed Farmer Stream

For individuals with farming experience and funds to purchase/operate a farm in Alberta. Applicants must actively manage the farming business.

British Columbia offers a high quality of life with Vancouver consistently ranked among the world’s most livable cities. The BCPNP is a key pathway for skilled workers, using the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) points-based system.

BC PNP Pathways
BC Skills Immigration

For skilled/semi-skilled workers in high-demand occupations. Requires online registration.

  • - Healthcare Professional
  • - International Post-Graduate & Graduate
  • - Skilled Worker
  • - Semi-Skilled and Entry Level Worker
British Columbia Express Entry

Routes to faster PR linked to the federal system. Applicants must qualify under a federal program and score at least 67/100 points on the federal grid.

BC Entrepreneur Immigration

For experienced entrepreneurs establishing businesses that support BC's economy.

  • - Entrepreneur Regional Pilot
  • - Base Category Entrepreneur
  • - Strategic Projects

Located at the geographic heart of Canada, Manitoba is known for its stable labour market and close-knit communities. The MPNP selects candidates based on specific economic needs.

Manitoba PNP Pathways
Skilled Worker Overseas Pathway

For overseas skilled workers trained in high-demand occupations. Priority to those with close family connections.

  • - Express Entry Manitoba
  • - Human Capital
Skilled Worker in Manitoba Pathway

Employer-driven stream for workers with required experience. Preference for candidates with strong ties to Manitoba.

  • - Manitoba Work Experience
  • - Employer Direct Recruitment
Business Investor Pathway

For qualified overseas entrepreneurs/investors. Must establish or purchase a business within 2 years.

  • - Entrepreneur Pathway
  • - Farm Investor Pathway
International Education Pathway

For international graduates of Manitoba institutions. No longer requires 6 months work experience.

  • - Career Employment
  • - Graduate Internship
  • - Student Entrepreneur

New Brunswick is Canada’s only officially bilingual province. The NBPNP nominates skilled applicants who meet labour market needs under various streams.

New Brunswick PNP Streams
Skilled Workers with Employer Support

Targets highly skilled foreign workers with a valid job offer (NOC 0, A, B; some C/D considered).

Express Entry Labour Market Stream

For highly skilled workers who can contribute to the economy. Operates through an Expression of Interest (EOI) system.

Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream

For international grads from NB institutions who have started a successful business (1 year operation required).

Entrepreneurial Stream

For experienced entrepreneurs/managers with a connection to NB. Must start/purchase and manage a local business.

Made up of the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador, this province has seen significant growth in its energy sector. The NLPNP allows eligible foreign nationals to apply for provincial nomination to settle permanently.

NLPNP Pathways
Skilled Worker

For applicants with a confirmed job offer from a local employer. Includes those already working on a valid work permit.

Express Entry Skilled Worker

Nominates Express Entry candidates with job offers, awarding extra CRS points to improve chances of an ITA.

International Graduate

For recent Canadian graduates with a valid PGWP and a job offer in their field of study.

Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP)

Employer-driven program addressing labour shortages across the four Atlantic provinces.

International Graduate Entrepreneur

For experienced foreign entrepreneurs wishing to invest and manage a business. Requires proven experience and net worth.

International Entrepreneur

For business owners/senior managers starting a business. Nomination considered after 1 year of active management.

Nova Scotia offers nominations to skilled workers, grads, and entrepreneurs. The province targets those who can economically establish themselves and integrate quickly.

Nova Scotia PNP Streams
Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry

For highly skilled professionals. Category A (Job Offer) and Category B (In-demand occupations, periodic intake).

Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry

For skilled workers who can quickly find employment. Managed through job-offer and in-demand categories.

Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities

Selects candidates from the federal Express Entry pool matching specific needs. Invitation Only.

Physician Stream

Supports recruitment of GPs and specialists for the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

Entrepreneur Streams
  • Entrepreneur: For business owners/managers starting a business (Invitation Only).
  • Intl. Graduate Entrepreneur: For NS graduates operating a business for 1 year.
Skilled Worker

Enables employers to hire foreign workers/grads for roles unfilled by Canadians.

The OINP nominates skilled workers and international students who meet Ontario’s labour market needs. The federal government makes the final decision on permanent residence.

OINP Pathways
Human Capital Program

Focuses on candidates who can quickly integrate. Prioritizes skills, experience, and education.

  • - Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities
  • - Express Entry: French Speaking Skilled Worker
  • - Express Entry: Skilled Trades
  • - Graduate: Masters & PhD
Employer Job Offer Program

For candidates with a valid job offer from an Ontario employer.

  • - Overseas Worker
  • - Overseas Student with Job Offer
  • - Skills In-Demand
Business Immigration Program

For established entrepreneurs/corporations making significant investments to start a business in Ontario.

Aligned with the federal system, PEI PNP offers multiple application categories to suit a wide range of applicant profiles.

PEI PNP Express Entry

Issues Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to profiles matching labour market needs. Job offer not mandatory.

Labour Impact Category

For those planning to live and work in PEI without owning a business.

  • - Skilled Worker Category
  • - Critical Worker Category
Business Impact Category

For applicants planning to invest in and manage a business in PEI.

  • • 100% Ownership
  • • Partial Ownership
  • • Work Permit Category

Quebec has a unique role in Canadian immigration due to its distinct culture, running its own independent immigration programs.

Quebec Skilled Workers Program

Selection based on ability to obtain employment, education, and other factors.

Quebec Experience Program (PEQ)

For those with 1 year of Quebec work experience or an eligible Quebec diploma (in the last 3 years). Intermediate-advanced French required.

Investor & Entrepreneur Programs
  • Investor: $2M net worth, $1.2M investment (5 years), 2 years management experience.
  • Entrepreneur: Must actively operate a business. Requires incubator support or significant ownership/controlling interest.
  • Self-employed: Create employment by practicing a specific profession.

SINP invites non-Canadians to apply for PR based on the province's economic needs.

SINP Pathways
International Skilled Worker

Three sub-streams:

  • Employment Offer: For skilled workers with a valid job offer.
  • Occupation-In-Demand: For those without a job offer but with skills in demand (EOI System).
  • Saskatchewan Express Entry: For Express Entry candidates wanting to live in Saskatchewan (EOI System).
Saskatchewan Experience Program

For people currently working in Saskatchewan (min 6 months valid work permit).

Existing Work Permit Health Professional Hospitality Pilot Long Haul Drivers Students
Business Immigration
  • • Entrepreneur
  • • International Graduate Entrepreneur
  • • Farm Operators/Owners

The YNP helps eligible employers nominate foreign workers and business people trained internationally for permanent residence in the territory.

YNP Pathways
Yukon Skilled Worker

Allows employers to nominate skilled individuals with a valid, full-time job offer. Candidates must have qualifications to fill local shortages.

Yukon Critical Impact Worker

For semi-skilled or low-skilled foreign workers with a valid, full-time job offer. Helps employers fill critical labour shortages.

Yukon Business Nominee

For experienced entrepreneurs investing in and actively managing a business in Yukon. Requires meeting establishment and performance criteria.

Yukon Express Entry

A faster route for skilled workers with a federal Express Entry profile and a valid job offer in Yukon.

Yukon Community Pilot

Supports local labour needs by offering location-specific work permits tied to multiple employers within participating communities.