Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in Canada are tailored immigration routes offered by individual provinces and territories. Each PNP is designed to meet the specific economic and demographic needs of that province.
These programs allow provinces to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and who are interested in settling in a particular province. Criteria for selection often include skills, education, and work experience that are in demand in the province. Some PNPs also have specific streams for entrepreneurs or business people who plan to start or buy a business in the province.
Successful nominees under PNPs receive a provincial nomination, which can significantly increase their chances of obtaining Canadian permanent residency. However, the final decision for granting residency lies with the federal government. Each province’s PNP has its own set of eligibility requirements and application procedures, reflecting the unique needs and priorities of that province.
Here is a list of all the available program as of November 2023
| Province/Territory | Program Name | Minimum Investment | Minimum Net Worth | Minimum Ownership | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | AAIP Entrepreneur Streams | CAD 100,000 to CAD 500,000 | CAD 300,000 to CAD 500,000 | 34% | Alberta Advantage Immigration Program |
| British Columbia | BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration | CAD 200,000 to CAD 1,000,000 | CAD 600,000 to CAD 2,000,000 | 33.3% | British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program |
| Manitoba | MPNP Business Investor Stream | CAD 150,000 to CAD 300,000 | CAD 500,000 | 33.3% | Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program |
| New Brunswick | NBPNP Entrepreneurial Stream | CAD 125,000 | CAD 600,000 | 33.3% | New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | NLPNP International Entrepreneur Category | CAD 200,000 | CAD 600,000 | 33.3% | [Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program] |
| Nova Scotia | NSNP Entrepreneur Stream | CAD 150,000 | CAD 600,000 | 33.3% | [Nova Scotia Nominee Program] |
| Ontario | OINP Entrepreneur Stream | CAD 200,000 to CAD 1,500,000 | CAD 400,000 to CAD 1,500,000 | 33.3% | [Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program] |
| Prince Edward Island | PEI PNP Work Permit Stream | CAD 150,000 | CAD 600,000 | 33.3% | [Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program] |
| Saskatchewan | SINP Entrepreneur Category | CAD 200,000 to CAD 300,000 | CAD 500,000 | 33.3% | [Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program] |
| Yukon | YBNP Business Nominee Program | CAD 150,000 | CAD 250,000 | 33.3% | [Yukon Business Nominee Program] |
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