Provincial Programs
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) — each province selects candidates according to its labour market needs.
ontario
OpenOntario Immigrant Nominee Program — OINP
Available streams
Human Capital Priorities
TEER 0-3 · CLB 7+
Employer Job Offer
TEER 0-3 · CLB 6+
In-Demand Skills
TEER 4-5 · CLB 4+
Tech Draw (HCP)
NOC STEM · CLB 7+
French-Speaking Skilled Worker
TEER 0-3 · CLB 7+
Highlight
Largest draw pool in Canada — Human Capital Priorities directly invites EE candidates by CRS score and NOC.
british_columbia
OpenBC Provincial Nominee Program — BC PNP
Available streams
Skills Immigration — Skilled Worker
TEER 0-3 · CLB 4+
Skills Immigration — Health Authority
TEER 0-3 · CLB 4+
Express Entry BC
TEER 0-3 · CLB 4+
Entrepreneur Immigration
— · CLB 4+
International Graduate
TEER 0-3 · CLB 4+
Highlight
Weekly draws with score cutoffs by stream — a points-based system similar to EE but with provincial criteria such as job offer and location.
alberta
OpenAlberta Advantage Immigration Program — AAIP
Available streams
Alberta Express Entry Stream
TEER 0-3 · CLB 7+
Alberta Opportunity Stream
TEER 0-5 · CLB 4+
Rural Renewal Stream
TEER 2-5 · CLB 4+
Tourism & Hospitality Stream
TEER 2-5 · CLB 5+
Rural Entrepreneur Stream
— · CLB 6+
Highlight
Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) — Alberta selects candidates directly from the federal EE pool (Enhanced) or a provincial pool (Base) for TEER 0–3 occupations.
saskatchewan
OpenSaskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program — SINP
Available streams
Express Entry — Saskatchewan
TEER 0-3 · CLB 6+
Occupation In-Demand
TEER 0-3 · CLB 4+
Saskatchewan Experience
TEER 0-4 · CLB 4+
Entrepreneur and Farm
— · CLB 4+
Highlight
Frequent draws via Expression of Interest — no provincial age quota, with streams for skilled workers, graduates and entrepreneurs.
manitoba
OpenManitoba Provincial Nominee Program — MPNP
Available streams
Skilled Worker in Manitoba
TEER 0-4 · CLB 4+
Skilled Worker Overseas
TEER 0-3 · CLB 6+
International Education Stream
TEER 0-4 · CLB 5+
Business Investor Stream
— · CLB 5+
Highlight
Biweekly draws — EOI with its own points system; ties to province (family, job, previous study) are key differentiators.
quebec
IntermittentProgramme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés — PSTQ
Available streams
Travailleurs qualifiés (Arrima)
TEER 0-3 · CLB 7+
Programme de l'expérience québécoise (PEQ)
TEER 0-3 · CLB 7+
Investisseurs et entrepreneurs
— · CLB 5+
Highlight
Quebec selects independently of the federal system — CSQ required before PR application; French is mandatory.
nova_scotia
OpenNova Scotia Nominee Program — NSNP
Available streams
Nova Scotia Experience — Express Entry
TEER 0-3 · CLB 5+
Labour Market Priorities
Varia · CLB 5+
Skilled Worker Stream
TEER 0-3 · CLB 5+
Entrepreneur Stream
— · CLB 5+
Highlight
Labour Market Priorities directly invites EE candidates with specific NOCs or job offers — province also has streams for graduates and healthcare workers.
new_brunswick
OpenNew Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program — NBPNP
Available streams
Express Entry — New Brunswick
TEER 0-3 · CLB 6+
Skilled Workers with Employer Support
TEER 0-3 · CLB 4+
Critical Worker Pilot
TEER 4-5 · CLB 4+
Entrepreneur Stream
— · CLB 5+
Highlight
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) also available — NBPNP has streams for EE, skilled workers, graduates, business immigrants and Francophones.
prince_edward_island
OpenPrince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program — PEI PNP
Available streams
Labour Impact — Skilled Worker
TEER 0-3 · CLB 4+
Labour Impact — Critical Worker
TEER 4 · CLB 4+
Express Entry — PNP
TEER 0-3 · CLB 6+
Business Impact
— · CLB 4+
Highlight
Monthly draws with priority for sectors such as healthcare, trades and agriculture — the province also participates in the AIP.
newfoundland
OpenNewfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program — NLPNP
Available streams
Express Entry Skilled Worker
TEER 0-3 · CLB 5+
Skilled Worker
TEER 0-3 · CLB 5+
International Graduate
TEER 0-4 · CLB 5+
Priority Skills NL
Setores prioritários · CLB 5+
Highlight
Focus on energy, oil and gas engineering, and healthcare — also participates in the AIP, with streams for skilled workers, graduates and entrepreneurs.
yukon
OpenYukon Nominee Program — YNP
Available streams
Skilled Worker
TEER 0-4 · CLB 4+
Express Entry
TEER 0-3 · CLB 6+
Business Nominee
— · CLB 4+
Community Pilot
TEER 0-4 · CLB 4+
Highlight
Lowest competition in Canada — limited allocations but strict requirements; ties to Yukon (job offer, previous work or study) are essential.
northwest_territories
OpenNorthwest Territories Nominee Program — NTNP
Available streams
Employer-Driven Stream
TEER 0-4 · CLB 4+
Express Entry
TEER 0-3 · CLB 6+
Business Stream
— · CLB 4+
Highlight
EOI system with periodic draws — candidates with ties to the territory (job, family) are prioritized, with streams for skilled workers and business immigrants.
nunavut
OpenNunavut Nominee Program — NNP
Available streams
Skilled Worker
TEER 0-4 · CLB 4+
Express Entry
TEER 0-3 · CLB 6+
Highlight
Smallest PNP in Canada — focus on mining, healthcare and government sectors; very limited allocations and specific requirements.