Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)
Participating provinces and territories nominate candidates through streams shaped by local labour needs. BorderPass helps you compare pathways and understand which may fit your profile.
Provinces and territories running nomination streams
CRS points from an Express Entry-linked nomination
Across participating provinces and territories
Additional CRS Points
A provincial nomination linked to Express Entry can add 600 CRS points to a candidate’s profile.
Two Routes
Base streams lead directly to a permanent residence application. Enhanced streams are linked to Express Entry and provide the 600-point award.
Local Criteria
Each province and territory sets its own occupation lists, language thresholds, and connection requirements.
Final Decision
A nomination is not permanent residence. The Government of Canada assesses admissibility and makes the final decision.
How provincial programs work
Provinces nominate the candidates their labour markets need. IRCC makes the final decision on permanent residence.
Explore Provincial Nominee Programs
Each participating province and territory operates its own nomination program based on its labour market and economic priorities. Select a location to learn how its program works.
Ontario
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
Ontario’s nominee program was redesigned in 2026. Its eight previous streams closed on May 30, 2026, and the new Ontario Workforce Priority stream now provides the province’s nomination pathway for eligible skilled workers with qualifying Ontario job offers.
Program update: Ontario’s former streams closed on May 30, 2026. Review the current Ontario Workforce Priority stream and its requirements on the official Ontario website.
May focus on
- Skilled workers with qualifying Ontario job offers
- Occupations tied to provincial workforce priorities
Streams, criteria and availability can change.
