Canada is a nation built by immigrants and we're one of the world's great success stories. Through hard work, creativity and strength of character, Canadians enjoy peace, prosperity and freedom unequalled anywhere else on earth.

Prince Edward Island has a special place in Canada as its smallest province and as the birthplace of our country in 1864. We also have a vision for Prince Edward Island in the twenty first century. We hope to draw immigrants who are highly skilled, ingenious and hard working to join us as Canadian citizens and new "Islanders" in building our future together.

The Agreement for Canada-Prince Edward Island Cooperation on Immigration was entered into by the federal and provincial governments in 2001. Under this accord, the Government of Prince Edward Island may select, or nominate, foreign nationals for permanent resident status to achieve certain socio-economic goals. The Government of Canada retains final approval over immigrants nominated by the Province of Prince Edward Island.

The Nominee Program targets immigrants who intend to settle on PEI; who have language ability in English or French; and who have earned a baccalaureate degree, or equivalent, from an accredited institution. Specific financial criteria apply depending upon the program element under which you intend to apply. These are:

● Skilled Worker - an applicant with specialized skills and experience which may fill labor market gaps

● Immigrant Entrepreneur - an applicant who proposes to establish a viable, new business.

Immigrant Partner - an applicant who proposes to make an investment in an existing PEI company and to take an active role in that company as a director or as a senior manager.