Yukon
Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) is the Yukon’s Provincial Nominee Program. Through this program, prospective immigrants with the skills and experience targeted by the territory may receive a Yukon Provincial Nomination Certificate, after which they can apply for Canadian permanent residence with the Government of Canada. The territory is an ideal place to settle for individuals who value strong communities and the great outdoors. Most famous for the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1890s, Yukon today is home to approximately 30,000 people, living mostly in the capital of Whitehorse. Its economy is composed primarily of mining and tourism
Saskatchewan is one of the Prairie provinces of Western Canada. Its economy is primarily based on agriculture and important natural resources industries like forestry and fishing. It boasts two major cities, Saskatoon and Regina, as well as vast expanses of pristine wilderness. The beautiful city of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada in the summertime.The SINP is Saskatchewan’s Provincial Nominee Program. Through this program, prospective immigrants with the skills and experience targeted by the province may receive a Saskatchewan provincial nomination certificate, after which they can apply for Canadian permanent residence with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Yukon Nominee Program
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The YNP consists of the following programs:
The YNP Express Entry Program (YEE) increases the overall allocation for the YNP through the introduction of “enhanced” allocations that may be used in conjunction with the federal Express Entry immigration selection system. Yukon employers who cannot find Canadian citizens or permanent residents to fill job openings for skilled workers now have access to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship’s (IRCC) Express Entry pool of candidates. YEE applicants are drawn from the pool on the basis of nominations arising from valid job offers for permanent, full-time work from eligible Yukon employers.
This program was created to help employers sponsor workers for immigration who have experience in a semi-skilled or unskilled occupation in high demand in the territory. Sponsored applicants must receive a job offer from a Yukon employer; however, they are not required to be in Yukon at the time of application.
Minimum Requirements for Applicants
In order to be eligible under the Yukon Business Nominee Program, applicants must:
- Achieve a minimum score of 65 points on the Nominee Assessment Grid (including a minimum of 10 points for language ability);
- Achieve at minimum either:
- Level 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or
- Level 4 in the Test d’Evaluation De Francais (TEF);
- Have at least three years of entrepreneurial or business management experience;
- Have at least five years of relevant experience related to the proposed business venture;
- Have a minimum net worth of $500,000 CAD, verified by a Yukon accounting firm;
- Have at least $300,000 CAD in liquid assets (cash, bonds, cash derivatives etc.), verified by a Yukon accounting firm;
- Provide proof that the claimed net worth and liquid assets has been obtained through legal means;
- Submit a Resettlement Plan demonstrating their intent to establish Yukon residency; and
- Intend to settle permanently in Yukon and actively operate a business in the territory.
Eligible under the Yukon Business Nominee Program,
Achieve a minimum score of 65 points on the Nominee Assessment Grid (including a minimum of 10 points for language ability);
Achieve at minimum either: Level 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or
Nominee Assessment
To be eligible, candidates must score a minimum of 65 points, including a minimum of 10 points in the Language Ability section.
| Selection factor | Points |
|---|---|
| Investment value | Maximum 12 points |
| Liquid assets | Maximum 8 points |
| Personal Net Worth | Maximum 8 points |
| Age | Maximum 10 points |
| Prior Visit | Maximum 8 points |
| Education and Training | Maximum 20 points |
| Entrepreneurial/Business Management Experience | Maximum 10 points |
| Work Experience | Maximum 10 points |
| Language Ability | Maximum 12 points |
| Location of Proposed Business | Maximum 5 points |
| Total | Maximum 103 points |
| Pass mark: | 65 Points |
Business Resources
Points in this section are awarded based on the amount of investment planned in the business.
| Investment Value ($CAD) | Points |
|---|---|
| Less than $300,000 | Ineligible |
| $300,000 – $400,000 | 6 |
| $401,000 – $750,000 | 8 |
| $751,000+ | 12 |
Liquid Assets
Liquid Assets points are awarded based on proof of cash, demand deposits with a bank or financial institution, short-term deposits and readily marketable investments including publicly traded stocks or bonds.
| Liquid Assets ($CAD) | Points |
|---|---|
| Less than $300,000 | Ineligible |
| $300,000 – $450,000 | 6 |
| $451,000+ | 8 |
Personal Net Worth
Personal Net Worth points are awarded based on the documented proof of assets less liabilities.
| Net Worth ($CAD) | Points |
|---|---|
| Less than $500,000 | Ineligible |
| $500,000 – $750,000 | 6 |
| $751,000+ | 8 Age |
Points are awarded for age according to the date indicated on the applicant’s passport.
| Age | Points |
|---|---|
| 21-49 | 10 |
| 50-51 | 8 |
| 52-53 | 6 |
| 54-55 | 4 |
| 56+ | 0 |
Prior Visit
Points are awarded based on documented proof that the applicant has traveled to Yukon prior to the submission of an application.
| Visit Duration | Points |
|---|---|
| Less than 3 days | 0 |
| 3-6 days | 4 |
| 7-10 days | 6 |
| 11+ days | 8 |
Education and Training
Education points are awarded based on the documented proof of completed education and training programs.
| Years of Education | Education | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Completed secondary school | 10 |
| 12-13 | Completed Post-secondary Program of 1 year | 12 |
| 14-16 | Completed Post-secondary Program of 2 years | 16 |
| 17-18 | Bachelors | 18 |
| 18+ | Masters or Doctorate | 20 |
Entrepreneurial/Business Management Experience
Points are awarded based on documented proof of entrepreneurial or business management experience.
| Years | Points |
|---|---|
| 3-5 | 8 |
| 6+ | 10 |
Work Experience
Points in the work experience category are awarded based on documented proof of relevant experience for the business being proposed (unless it is already demonstrated in the documents provided to show business management or entrepreneurial experience).
| Years | Points |
|---|---|
| 5-7 | 8 |
| 8+ | 10 |
Language Ability
Points are awarded for language ability according to documented proof of training and ability in either English or French. The only accepted form of documented proof is an original certificate from either the English IELTS or French TEF programs.
| Level | Points |
|---|---|
| IELTS 7/TEF 5 and above | 12 |
| IELTS 6/TEF 4 | 8 |
| Lower than IELTS 6/TEF 4 | 0 |
Location of Proposed Business
Points are awarded based on the location of the proposed business.
| Location | Points |
|---|---|
| In Whitehorse and surrounding areas | 0 |
| In rural communities | 5 |
Strategic Sectors List
Only businesses in one of the sectors identified on this list are eligible under the YBNP. If a sector is not on this list, a nominee cannot open or invest in a business within that sector in order to meet their eligibility requirements.
The following are the eligible strategic sectors:
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Value-added processing
- Forestry
- Tourism Products, Attractions, Services and Facilities
- Energy
- Mining/mineral development
- Agriculture
- Cultural industries
- Film and video production
Businesses in the following sectors are not eligible:
- Holding companies
- Most professional services
- Financial services
- Retail, wholesale operations, distribution operations
- Passive investments
- Restaurants
- Business, consultation and personal services
- Real estate
- Gas stations
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