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Information on immigrating to Canada

Immigrating to Canada

You have a number of options when applying for permanent residence status. Read about these programs and decide which suits you and your family best.

The Provincial Nomination Program

Most provinces in Canada have an agreement with the Government of Canada that allows them to play a more direct role in selecting immigrants who wish to settle in that province.

Additional information regarding immigration to

Alberta
- Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)
British Columbia
- WelcomeBC: There are several ways to come to British Columbia. Check this site to find the best way for you.
- BC International Qualifications Program: The International Qualifications Program (IQP) provides financial contributions for projects where the primary objective is the elimination of barriers to labour market attachment facing internationally trained professionals and trades persons in BC.
- British Columbia's Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
Manitoba
- ImmigrateManitoba.com
- Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
Newfoundland and Labrador
- Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program
New Brunswick
- Immigrating to New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
- Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
Ontario
- Ontario Immigration: Information for individuals wishing or preparing to immigrate to Ontario, Canada
- Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program
- Office of the Fairness Commissioner: The Office of the Fairness Commissioner ensures that Ontario?s regulated professions have registration practices that are transparent, objective, impartial and fair
- Global Experience Ontario: a one-stop referral and information centre for internationally trained and educated individuals wishing to qualify for professional practice in Ontario
- HealthForceOntario: Information on working in the health field in Ontario, Canada
- Settlement.org: Providing information and answers to settle in Ontario, Canada
Prince Edward Island
- PEI Provincial Nominee Program
Quebec
- Immigrating to Quebec
- Quebec Immigration Offices Abroad
- Information service on regulated professions and trades
- Professions governed by a professional order
- Regulated trades in the construction industry
- Travailimmigrants.com : L'intégration en emploi à Montréal [in French]

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

Yukon

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