Provincial Nominee Program

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) authorizes provinces and territories to nominate for permanent residence individuals who will meet specific local labour market needs. PNP applications receive priority processing from CIC.

Provinces and territories have various streams in their PNPs, but they tend to fall into five clusters:

  • skilled workers;
  • semi-skilled workers;
  • business/investors;
  • international student graduates;
  • and family/community connections.

Most PNPs include one or more employer-driven streams which allow workers to be nominated provided they meet provincial or territorial nomination requirements. These may include specific occupations, education, work experience, official language proficiency and age.

Applicants must demonstrate an ability to establish themselves economically in the nominating province. CIC is responsible for ensuring that nominees meet extensive health, criminality and security checks.

Employers' Roadmap

  • This roadmap is a guide for employers in small to medium-sized enterprises interested in hiring foreign workers for their organizations