Provincial Nominee Program

Most provinces and territories in Canada can nominate immigrants through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). These immigrants must have the competence, education and work experience to add to the economy of that province or territory.

Each province and territory has its own “streams” (immigration programs that target certain groups) and benchmark for their Provincial Nominee Program. For instance, in a program stream, provinces and territories may target students, business people, semi-skilled or skilled workers. Since January 1, 2015, numerous provinces and territories have launched new Express Entry Streams.