British Columbia issued invitations to business candidates via the Entrepreneur Stream

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). BCPNP invited ten candidates in the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream, designed for experienced businesspeople who want to start a new business or buy an existing business in British Columbia. The lowest score of this round was 115 points, 7 points fewer than in the previous draw, held on September 24. In addition, the province invited up to five candidates in the Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot category with a minimum score of 130. The maximum points in the Entrepreneur Stream grid are 200. A participating community must refer entrepreneurs to qualify under the EI Regional Pilot. Last year, British Columbia invited up to 89 entrepreneurs under the BCPNP. In 2024, the province has invited up to 76 business candidates through the Entrepreneur draws.