Base nominations are permanent residency pathways managed directly by the provinces. These streams are not connected to Express Entry. Applicants apply to the province first, receive a nomination, and then submit a paper-based or online PR application to IRCC.  For example- OINP employer job offer streams, Nova scotia critical construction porgram etc.. 

Enhanced nominations are linked to Express Entry. Provinces select candidates from the federal Express Entry pool and issue a nomination that adds 600 points to the CRS score, almost guaranteeing an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR. For example- OINP Human capital stream, OINP french speaking skilled worker stream. 

Canada offers several Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that allow provinces and territories to nominate individuals for permanent residence based on their specific economic needs. Each province has its own criteria and streams targeting students, business people, skilled workers, and semi-skilled workers. Some popular PNPs include:

1. Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP): Focuses on skilled workers, graduates, and business immigrants.
2. British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP): Targets tech workers, entrepreneurs, and graduates.
3. Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP): Offers streams for workers in high-demand occupations.
4. Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP): Includes categories for skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and farmers.
5. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP): Prioritizes skilled workers and international graduates.
6. Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP): Attracts skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and graduates.
7. New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP): Focuses on workers with job offers and entrepreneurs.
8. Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP): Includes streams for workers and business investors.
9. Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP): Targets skilled workers and international graduates.

Each program has specific requirements, so a detailed consultaion is required to discuss the eligibility of each PNP program. 

1. New Brunswick
2. Newfoundland and Labrador
3. Nova Scotia
4. Prince Edward Island

1. The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is designed to attract skilled workers and international graduates to Canada’s Atlantic provinces: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. This employer-driven program aims to address labor shortages by allowing employers to hire qualified candidates for jobs they haven’t been able to fill locally. The program offers pathways for skilled workers, intermediate-skilled workers, and international graduates, providing a streamlined process for obtaining permanent residence. Participants benefit from settlement support and a community-driven approach to integration.

The  Pilot programs are the economic short term programs established under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. According to the pilot regulations, it can only run for a maximum of 5 years. These programs have an application limit of upto 2750 application per year. Once a program's 5 years time period is over, IRCC may or may not extend the progra for annother term. 

1. The Agri-Food Pilot is an economic pilot established under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. According to the pilot regulations, it can only run for a maximum of 5 years, and this time period has been reached on May 14, 2025. The pilot cannot be extended beyond this date.

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2. These pilots offer permanent residence to skilled workers who want to work in home child care or home support in Canada.

3. There are 2 pilots:

   • Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot: Child Care
   • Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot: Home Support

Each pilot has 2 application streams:

4. • Workers in Canada
   • Applicants not working in Canada ( not yet open)

IRCC currently ( as of November 2025)  only accepting applications for the Workers in Canada stream. The stream for applicants not working in Canada will open at a later date.