Provincial Nominee Programs
All 11 compared
A province or territory can nominate you for permanent residence. Through an Express Entry stream, a nomination adds 600 CRS points. Compare the English minimums, job offer rules and points calculators of all 11 programs.
- Official sources
- Checked October 18, 2026
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How a provincial nomination works
Qualify for a stream, get nominated, then apply for permanent residence.
Qualify for a provincial stream
Each province and territory has its own streams and requirements, and sets how many people it can nominate each year. Quebec and Nunavut do not have a PNP.
Get nominated
Apply to the province for a nomination. Some provinces also send a notification of interest to candidates in the Express Entry pool.
Express Entry: 600 extra points
If you also qualify for a federal Express Entry program, show the nomination in your Express Entry profile. IRCC adds 600 points, which helps you get invited to apply.
Or apply outside Express Entry
If you qualify for the provincial stream but not for an Express Entry program, you apply for permanent residence through the non-Express Entry process. IRCC makes the final decision.
All 11 provincial and territorial programs
Headline rules for the main worker streams. Each guide lists every stream, the steps and the official sources.
| Program | Minimum English | Job offer | Express Entry option | Points calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia (BC PNP) | CLB 4 | Required (Skills Immigration) | Express Entry BC option | Calculate → |
| Alberta (AAIP) | CLB 4 to submit a Worker EOI; CLB 5 for TEER 0–3 jobs in Alberta Opportunity and Rural Renewal | Required in most worker streams | Alberta Express Entry stream (CRS 300 or more) | Calculate → |
| Saskatchewan (SINP) | CLB 4 for most worker streams; CLB 5 for Health and Tech Talent (non-Express Entry); CLB 7 for Health Talent Express Entry | Most streams: yes; Occupation In-Demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry: no | Yes: Saskatchewan Express Entry (no EOI draws scheduled; last selection September 12, 2024), plus Health and Tech Talent Express Entry options | Calculate → |
| Manitoba (MPNP) | CLB 4 (TEER 4–5 workers); CLB 7 for graduate pathways | Skilled Worker in Manitoba: yes; Skilled Worker Overseas: no | No separate stream; enhanced nomination via EOI | Calculate → |
| Ontario (OINP) | CLB 6 for most jobs (CLB 5 for listed trades, CLB 4 for TEER 4–5) | Required for most workers; not for eligible self-employed physicians | Optional for TEER 0–3 jobs and eligible physicians | Calculate → |
| New Brunswick (NBPNP) | CLB 4 (Skilled Worker); CLB 7 (Express Entry) | Required for Skilled Worker and Employment in NB; not for NB Interests | Yes: New Brunswick Express Entry stream (67/100 grid) | Calculate → |
| Nova Scotia (NSNP) | CLB 5 (TEER 0–3), CLB 4 (TEER 4–5); CLB 7 for Express Entry TEER 0–1 | Skilled Worker and Graduate: yes; Express Entry: no (physicians need an approved NSHA/IWK offer) | Yes: Nova Scotia: Express Entry | No published grid |
| Prince Edward Island (PEI PNP) | CLB 4 (Skilled Worker: CLB 4 or employer form) | Required, except PEI Express Entry | Yes (PEI Express Entry, +600 CRS) | Calculate → |
| Newfoundland and Labrador (NLPNP) | CLB 4 for TEER 4–5 jobs; Express Entry: federal minimum | Required for all worker categories | Yes (Express Entry Skilled Worker) | Calculate → |
| Yukon (YNP) | CLB 4 (TEER 4–5) to CLB 6 (TEER 0–1); Express Entry CLB 7 for TEER 0–1 | Required (employer applies) | Express Entry stream (+600 CRS) | Calculate → |
| Northwest Territories (NTNP) | CLB 4 (TEER 4–5); CLB 5–7 (TEER 0–3) | Required (except Business) | Yes: NWT Express Entry | Calculate → |
Checked against official provincial and territorial sites and canada.ca on October 18, 2026. Some sites were unavailable that day; those guides say which archived official pages we used. Quebec and Nunavut do not have a PNP.
Meet your province's English minimum with CELPIP
Many worker streams set an English minimum, and many programs also score your language in their selection system, so a higher CLB helps. IRCC accepts CELPIP-General for Express Entry, and CELPIP levels match CLB levels one to one.
- CELPIP 4 = CLB 4
- CELPIP 5 = CLB 5
- CELPIP 6 = CLB 6
- CELPIP 7 = CLB 7
- CELPIP 8 = CLB 8
- CELPIP 9 = CLB 9
- CELPIP 10 = CLB 10
Provincial Nominee Program questions
What is the Provincial Nominee Program?
The PNP lets provinces and territories nominate people who have the skills, education and work experience to help their economy, want to live in that province or territory, and want to become permanent residents of Canada. Each province and territory has its own streams and requirements.
What is the difference between an Express Entry stream and a base stream?
In an Express Entry stream, you qualify for both the provincial stream and a federal Express Entry program, and the nomination adds 600 CRS points to your profile. In a base (non-Express Entry) stream, you qualify for the provincial stream only and apply for permanent residence outside Express Entry.
Does a provincial nomination guarantee permanent residence?
No. IRCC makes the final decision on your permanent residence application. In Express Entry, the 600 extra points help you get invited to apply, but you still must meet IRCC's requirements.
What English level do B.C., Alberta and Ontario need?
B.C. Skills Immigration needs at least CLB 4. Alberta needs CLB 4 to submit a Worker EOI, and CLB 5 for TEER 0–3 jobs in Alberta Opportunity and Rural Renewal. Ontario needs CLB 6 for most jobs, CLB 5 for listed trades and CLB 4 for TEER 4–5 jobs. All three score language in selection, so a higher CLB helps.
Do I need a job offer?
For B.C. Skills Immigration and Ontario's Workforce Priority stream, yes (Ontario's self-employed physicians are the exception). In Alberta, most worker streams need one; the Alberta Express Entry stream needs one only if you are invited based on it.
Which provinces and territories do not have a PNP?
Quebec and Nunavut do not have provincial nominee programs. Quebec has its own immigration programs.
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