Provincial Nominee Program

All provinces and territories of Canada except Quebec, have their own Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) which nominates applicants interested in settling in that particular province for fast-tracked immigration. 

This program is for workers who:

  • have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory
  • want to live in that province, and
  • want to become permanent residents of Canada

Each province and territory has its own “streams” (immigration programs that target certain groups) and requirements. For example, in a program stream, provinces and territories may target:

  • students
  • business people
  • skilled workers
  • semi-skilled workers

Choose a province or territory
To be nominated by a province or territory except, you must follow the instructions on their website and contact them directly:

  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nova Scotia
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon
  • The criteria by province and territory vary and can change without notice.
  • The province of Quebec does not have a provincial nominee program. See their immigration website to learn more about their programs.