Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Program:
SINP Business Immigration (Now Closed)
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What was the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Program?
- The Entrepreneur Category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) was designed for business owners and senior managers who wanted to invest in, start or buy a business in the province of Saskatchewan.
- To qualify for Canadian permanent residence, investors had to run their Saskatchewan business themselves.
- A spouse and children under 22 could be included in the application.
- Former minimum investment: C$300,000 in Regina or Saskatoon, or C$200,000 elsewhere in Saskatchewan.
- Please note: the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Program is closed to new applications. The Government of Saskatchewan permanently closed its Entrepreneur and Farm categories effective March 27, 2025: no new applications or Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are accepted, and no further invitations to apply are issued. This page is kept for reference only. If Canada remains your goal, our advisors can walk you through the Canadian programs that may suit you better today.
Benefits of Saskatchewan business immigration
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Relocation to Saskatchewan for the whole family
The investor, spouse and dependent children could live, study and work in Saskatchewan while the investor held a work permit.
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Education for your children in Canada
Children could attend public school free of charge through the end of high school. Once the family holds permanent residence, children can attend university at domestic tuition rates.
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A route to permanent residence
Once the investment and business commitments were met and the province's conditions satisfied, the family could apply for Canadian permanent residence.
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A pathway to Canadian citizenship
Once the family holds permanent residence and meets the residency, tax, language and background requirements, family members may be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship.
Key features of the program
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No education requirement
The program set no mandatory education requirement.
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No English test at the time of application
No English language certificate was required when submitting the initial application.
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No deposit required
The province did not require applicants to make a deposit to take part in the program.
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No age limit
There was no maximum age, although applicants aged 25–49 were favored.
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No industry-specific experience required
Investors did not need experience in the industry of the business they planned to run in Saskatchewan.
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A clear job creation requirement
For a business in Regina or Saskatoon, the investor had to create or maintain at least 2 jobs for Canadians.
Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Program requirements
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Business owner or senior manager
- At least 3 years of business management experience within the past 10 years.
- Net business and personal assets (net worth) of at least C$500,000.
- Satisfactory security background and medical checks.
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Investment requirement
- A minimum investment of C$300,000 for a business in Regina or Saskatoon.
- A minimum investment of C$200,000 for a business outside Regina and Saskatoon.
- A viable business plan delivering economic benefits to the province.
- Active, day-to-day management of the business in Saskatchewan.
- At least 2 jobs created or maintained for Canadians, for a business in Regina or Saskatoon.
SINP Entrepreneur Category application process
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Eligibility assessment and file preparation
Assessment of the applicant's eligibility, net worth, management experience and fit with the program.
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Exploratory visit to Saskatchewan
The investor made an exploratory visit to Saskatchewan to assess the business environment and prepare an investment plan.
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Submit an EOI
The investor submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Government of Saskatchewan.
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Invitation to Submit an Application (ISA) and full application
Once invited, the investor completed and submitted the formal application to the province.
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Provincial interview
The investor attended an interview with the Government of Saskatchewan.
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Work permit application
Once approved by the province, the investor applied to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the federal immigration department, for a work permit.
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Moving to Canada to invest and run the business
With a work permit in hand, the investor moved to Saskatchewan, made the investment and ran the business in person.
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Apply for permanent residence
After meeting the business and residency conditions, the investor applied for Canadian permanent residence.
Frequently asked questions about the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Program
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