Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in Canada

Introduction

Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are one of the most popular pathways to permanent residence. Each province and territory (except Quebec and Nunavut) has agreements with the federal government to nominate immigrants who meet their local labour market and economic needs.

At Glocal Immigration, our RCICs (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants) help you:

• Understand the different PNP streams.

• Match your profile to the most suitable program.

• Prepare a strong application that meets provincial and federal requirements.

• Guide you from nomination to permanent residence.

⚠️ Please note: Each province sets its own eligibility rules, which can change frequently. Always refer to the official government pages linked below for the most current updates.

How PNPs Work

1. Streams for Workers, Graduates, and Entrepreneurs: Most provinces have dedicated streams for skilled workers, international graduates, and business owners.

2. Job Offer Requirements: Some streams require a valid provincial job offer, while others (like Masters/PhD graduate streams) don’t.

3. Pathway to PR: Provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points to your Express Entry profile, almost guaranteeing an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

Provincial Programs by Region

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

• Streams:

  • Human Capital (Skilled Worker, Masters Graduate, PhD Graduate).

  • Employer Job Offer (Foreign Worker, International Student, In-Demand Skills).

  • Entrepreneur Stream.

• Some streams are Express Entry-aligned.

• Official site: Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)

• Streams:

  • Skills Immigration (International Graduate, Skilled Worker).

  • Express Entry BC.

  • Tech stream for in-demand tech occupations.

  • Entrepreneur Immigration.

• Official site: BC Provincial Nominee Program

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)

• Streams:

  • Alberta Opportunity Stream.

  • Express Entry Stream (for candidates with strong ties to Alberta).

  • Graduate Entrepreneur and Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur.

  • Rural Renewal and Rural Entrepreneur Streams.

• Official site: Alberta Advantage Immigration Program

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

• Streams:

  • International Skilled Worker.

  • Saskatchewan Experience (for workers in Saskatchewan).

  • Entrepreneur and Farm Category.

  • International Graduate Entrepreneur.

• Official site: Saskatchewan Immigration

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)

• Streams:

  • Skilled Workers in Manitoba.

  • Skilled Workers Overseas.

  • International Education Stream (Career Employment, Graduate Internship, Student Entrepreneur).

  • Business Investor Stream.

• Official site: Manitoba Immigration

Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)

• Streams:

  • Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities (Express Entry-aligned).

  • Skilled Worker.

  • Physician stream.

  • Entrepreneur and International Graduate Entrepreneur.

• Official site: Nova Scotia Immigration

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)

• Streams:

  • Express Entry Labour Market Stream.

  • Skilled Worker with Employer Support.

  • Business Immigration.

  • Post-Graduate Entrepreneur Stream.

• Official site: New Brunswick Immigration

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)

• Streams:

  • Express Entry.

  • Labour Impact (Skilled Worker, International Graduate).

  • Business Impact (Work Permit Stream).

• Official site: PEI Provincial Nominee Program

Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)

• Streams:

  • Skilled Worker.

  • International Graduate.

  • International Graduate Entrepreneur.

  • Priority Skills NL (for highly skilled workers).

• Official site: Newfoundland & Labrador Immigration

Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)

• Streams:

  • Skilled Worker.

  • Critical Impact Worker.

  • Express Entry.

  • Business Nominee.

• Official site: Yukon Nominee Program

Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)

• Streams:

  • Employer-Driven Program (Skilled Worker, Entry Level/Semi-Skilled).

  • Business Stream.

  • Express Entry Stream.

• Official site: Northwest Territories Immigration

Quebec (Separate System)

Quebec does not have a PNP. Instead, it runs its own programs:

• Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP).

• Quebec Experience Program (PEQ).

Official site: Immigration Quebec

Why Apply Through a PNP?

• PNPs target local labour shortages, making them ideal if you studied, worked, or lived in a specific province.

• Many PNPs have exclusive streams for international graduates.

• A provincial nomination guarantees 600 additional CRS points, which almost always leads to permanent residence through Express Entry.

How Glocal Immigration Helps

• We assess your eligibility for all PNPs across Canada.

• We recommend the province most aligned with your education, work experience, and goals.

• We prepare applications with precision to maximize your chances.

• We support you at both the provincial nomination stage and the federal PR application stage.

👉 Next Step: Book a consultation with our RCICs at Glocal Immigration to discover which Provincial Nominee Program gives you the strongest chance to immigrate successfully.