Provincial Immigration Programs

In addition to Canada’s Federal immigration programs, a number of provinces have entered into agreements with the Federal government enabling them to select and nominate new immigrants based on their own economic needs. The rationale in having a separate immigration regime is to allow each province to quickly target new immigrants in a manner that is more flexible and responsive to each province’s unique economic landscape.

The introduction of provincial immigration programs has opened many new doors to potential immigrants, creating opportunities for individuals who otherwise might not have qualified under the Federal programs.

Immigration through a provincial program remains a two step process. First, an applicant obtains a nomination certificate from the province they applied to. Second, a complete federal application is submitted to a Canadian consulate abroad, who makes the final determination on granting permanent resident status.

Provincial Programs & Streams

Alberta

Alberta Immigration Nomination Program (AINP)

Streams

  • Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS)
  • Alberta Express Entry Stream
  • Self-Employed Farmer Stream

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British Columbia

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)

Streams

  • Skills Immigration
  • Business Immigration
  • Express Entry British Columbia

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Manitoba

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)

Streams

  • International Education Stream (IES)
  • Business Investor Stream (BIS)
  • Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream (SWM)
  • Skilled Worker Overseas Stream (SWO)

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New Brunswick

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)

Streams

  • Skilled Worker Applicants with Employer Support
  • Skilled Worker Applicants with Family Support
  • Business Applicants
  • Express Entry Category

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Newfoundland & Labrador

The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)

Streams

  • Express Entry Skilled Worker
  • Skilled Worker
  • International Graduate
  • International Entrepreneur
  • International Graduate Entrepreneur

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Northwest Territories

The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)

Streams

  • Critical Impact Workers
  • Skilled Workers
  • Express Entry System for Skilled Workers
  • Business stream

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Nova Scotia

The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)

Streams

  • Entrepreneur
  • International Graduate Entrepreneur
  • Physician
  • Skilled Worker
  • Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
  • Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
  • Nova Scotia: Labour Market Priorities

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Ontario

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

Streams

  • Employer Job Offer
  • Human Capital
  • Business Categories

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Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program

Streams

  • Worker
  • Work Permit

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Quebec

Québec Selection Certificate

Streams

  • Business People Program
  • Temporary Foreign Worker
  • Québec Experience Stream (PEQ)

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Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

Streams

  • International Skilled Worker Category
  • Saskatchewan Experience Category
  • Entrepreneur and Farm Category

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Yukon

The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)

Streams

  • The Express Entry
  • Skilled Worker Program
  • Critical Impact Worker Program

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