Permanent residence · Provincial immigration
Your skills.A place to call home.
Explore provincial immigration options across Canada. Compare program highlights, understand the next steps and find guidance for your destination.
A province can be part of your PR strategy.
Provincial Nominee Programs connect immigration selection with regional economic needs. The right option depends on more than a score: your work, employer, language ability, education and genuine settlement plans all matter.
11 participating jurisdictions
Nine provinces and two territories operate nominee programs.
Two separate cases
Quebec uses its own selection system; Nunavut has no nominee program.
Begin with a destination and then review the stream. Nomination is a step toward permanent residence; IRCC makes the federal decision.
Explore every province and territory.
13 destinations shown
Alberta
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)Worker, rural-community and entrepreneur options for people planning to make Alberta their home.
Read the Alberta guide →British Columbia
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)Explore employer-supported skills immigration and options for entrepreneurs and businesses.
Read the British Columbia guide →Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)Employment, Saskatchewan experience and sector-specific pathways need careful checks against current intake rules.
Read the Saskatchewan guide →Manitoba
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)Skilled-worker, Manitoba graduate and business pathways support settlement in Manitoba.
Read the Manitoba guide →Ontario
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)The new Ontario Workforce Priority stream replaced eight earlier streams on June 25, 2026. Employment and applicant requirements are still being amended, so check them before relying on an older stream list.
Read the Ontario guide →New Brunswick
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)Skilled Worker, Express Entry, the Strategic Initiative for French-speaking applicants and business options, plus targeted pilots.
Read the New Brunswick guide →Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)The consolidated stream structure covers workers, graduates, entrepreneurs and Express Entry candidates.
Read the Nova Scotia guide →Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)Worker and business routes connect eligible applicants with Island employers and settlement plans.
Read the Prince Edward Island guide →Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)Worker, graduate and entrepreneur categories for applicants planning to settle in the province.
Read the Newfoundland and Labrador guide →Yukon
Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)An employer-driven process: only the employer can apply. The two worker streams are matched to the job’s NOC TEER category, alongside a separate Express Entry stream.
Read the Yukon guide →Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)Employer-driven, Francophone and business streams for settlement in the Northwest Territories.
Read the Northwest Territories guide →Quebec
Quebec immigration — separate from the PNPQuebec selects economic immigrants through its own system. It does not operate a Provincial Nominee Program.
Read the Quebec guide →Nunavut
Nunavut — federal immigration optionsNunavut does not have a territorial nominee program. Begin with an assessment of federal immigration routes.
Read the Nunavut guide →No matching destination. Try another search or reset the filters.
Compare pathways before choosing a province.
You have a job offer
Check the occupation, wage, employer eligibility, location and any recruitment or approval steps.
You work or studied in Canada
Review provincial work and graduate rules; a Canadian credential alone is not a nomination guarantee.
You are outside Canada
Identify routes that accept your circumstances and any required employer or provincial connection.
You speak French
Review Francophone options and federal routes, alongside the province where you genuinely plan to live.
You plan to operate a business
Assess management history, funds, business viability and active-operation conditions.
Your permit expires soon
Review status and work authorization immediately; do not use a hoped-for nomination as an extension plan.
Understand the two stages.
Provincial stage: meet a stream’s criteria and follow its selection and nomination process. Federal stage: apply through the correct permanent residence route and satisfy federal requirements.
Express Entry-linked nominations add 600 CRS points when accepted. Base nominations follow the non-Express Entry route. Neither an EOI nor an invitation is permanent residence.
Read IRCC’s PNP overview ↗Check current rules, not old stream lists.
Ontario replaced eight streams with the Ontario Workforce Priority stream on June 25, 2026, and Nova Scotia consolidated ten streams into four on February 18, 2026. Saskatchewan permanently closed its entrepreneur and farm pathways on March 27, 2025. Both of Yukon’s published 2026 employer intake windows have closed. Each destination guide links to the relevant official guidance.
This directory is an orientation guide checked on October 23, 2026, not a live intake tracker. Confirm notices, eligible occupations, fees and deadlines before filing.
Prepare once. Assess carefully.
Identity and status
Passports, family records, current permits, expiry dates and immigration history.
Occupation and employment
Detailed duties, dates, hours, wages, employer contacts and supporting payroll records.
Language and education
Accepted language-test results, credentials, transcripts and any required educational credential assessment.
Settlement and connections
A realistic destination plan, relevant work or study history, family connections and financial evidence.
This is a preparation list. The stream-specific government checklist controls the actual submission. Keep a copy of every filed form and supporting record.
Frequently asked questions
Which province is easiest for permanent residence?
There is no single easiest province. Compare your occupation, language, employment, connections, settlement intention and access to current intake.
Do all provinces require a job offer?
Requirements differ by stream. Some pathways require employer support; others select candidates through different criteria. Read the specific guide before deciding.
What is the difference between Express Entry and non-Express Entry nomination?
An Express Entry nomination is linked to an eligible federal pool profile and adds 600 CRS points once accepted. A non-Express Entry nomination uses a separate federal application route.
Are Quebec and Nunavut part of the PNP?
No. Quebec has its own selection system. Nunavut has no nominee program; assess federal options.
Is the Atlantic Immigration Program a PNP?
No. It is a separate federal program involving designated employers and provincial endorsement in the four Atlantic provinces.
Does nomination guarantee permanent residence?
No. Provincial nomination and the federal permanent residence decision are separate stages. Admissibility and federal requirements still apply.
Can I keep working while waiting?
An EOI, invitation or nomination does not by itself authorize work. Review your current permit and any eligible extension or support-letter route before it expires.
How much will it cost?
Budget separately for provincial and federal fees, language testing, credential assessments, translations, medical examinations and professional services. Check official fee pages when preparing your application.
What should I bring to a consultation?
Bring your CV, language results, education, permits, employment offer and duties, family details, previous refusals and any provincial correspondence.
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