The PNP is vital to the growth of the economy of the provinces and territories of Canada.
Before the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), most immigrants from Canada settled on the coasts of Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. At the beginning of the 1990s, provinces like the Prairie provinces (such as Manitoba and Saskatchewan) and Atlantic provinces (such as New Brunswick and Nova Scotia) were worried about the infrequent immigration to their areas. The federal government decided to introduce the PNP officially started in 1998. The purpose of implementing PNP was to distribute the benefits of immigration across all Provinces and Territories of Canada. In 2009 all provinces, excluding Quebec and Nunavut, had signed an immigration deal in conjunction with federal authorities, which allowed them to start their PNP.
Since the PNP began, the Atlantic and Prairie provinces have benefited from an increase in the number of people moving into their regions.
What is the PNP function?
The PNP is designed for foreign workers with the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience needed to relocate to Canada and help the economy of a particular region or province. Every province and territory has its distinct “stream” and has its immigration policies and regulations for specific separate groups.
Additionally, every PNP includes at the very least one immigration stream that is aligned to the national Express Entry immigration selection system. In the Express Entry aligned streams, provincial nominations are also known in the context of “enhanced nominations.” The enhanced PNP streams can benefit immigrants because they provide another 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, which is enough to guarantee that the candidate will receive a permanent residency invitation via Express Entry.
Another method to secure permanent residency is to use one of the ” base ” streams, which requires applying directly to the PNP stream. The federal government will review the permanent residence application if a candidate is granted a provincial nomination.
In 1999, just 477 people had been admitted to Canada by the PNP. As time passed, the number of newcomers who settled in Canada increased. The federal government department responsible for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) publishes an updated Immigration Levels Plan yearly to direct its operations and set immigration goals. By 2022 IRCC anticipates welcoming 83,500 immigrants through the PNP and expects this number to rise to 93,000 in 2024.
The PNP is the most popular method to come to Canada as an experienced worker. Territories and provinces must accept skilled workers worldwide to strengthen their economies.
