PNP Business & Fedral Programs

Persons who immigrate to Canada under the Provincial Nominee Program have the skills, education and work experience needed to make an immediate economic contribution to the province or territory that nominates them. They are ready to establish themselves successfully as permanent residents in Canada.

To apply under the Provincial Nominee Program, applicants must be nominated by a Canadian province or territory

Canada encourages applications for permanent residence from people with abilities, education and work experience that will contribute to the Canadian economy. The Provincial Nominee Program allows provincial governments to choose immigrants according to the economic needs of the province.

Each province:
• Establishes its own standards and processes by which it chooses its nominees; AND
• Tries to nominate those candidates who would be most likely to settle effectively into the economic and social life of the region.


The Provincial Nominee Program is not points tested.

The following Canadian provinces do participate in the Provincial Nominee Program:
• Alberta;
• British Columbia;
• Manitoba;
• New Brunswick;
• Newfoundland;
• Nova Scotia;
• Prince Edward Island;
• Quebec;
• Saskatchewan; AND
• The Yukon Territory.

The Provincial Nominee Program allows Canadian provinces to sponsor migrants with needed skills or occupations through the Skilled Worker system. In exchange for a commitment to settle in a particular province, applicants through a Provincial Nominee Program may have their applications fast-tracked