Most clients, when they consider seeking permanent residence in
Canada, tend to focus on the Federal government's Express
Entry program. Canada invited approximately 108,000 people through
Express Entry last year, and there are plans to increase that
number over the next three years. What is not as commonly known,
however, is that Canada's provinces also run their own robust
immigration programs, which can independently, or in conjunction
with the Federal Express Entry system, present very good options
for hopeful immigrants to Canada.
One of the reasons the Provincial Nomination Programs (PNP) are
less well-known, may be that they are extensive and potentially
confusing, with each Province running a distinctly different
process. Unlike the Federal program, PNP are as varied as the
provinces that provide them. This reveals a thoughtful and
deliberate approach, as labour shortages and distinct needs vary
from one geographic region to the other. For example, Quebec
