News Release - NEW IMMIGRATION PROCESS BOOSTS NOMINATIONS, INVESTMENTS AND JOBS CREATION.

The Canadian province of Saskatchewan is a prosperous and exciting place for entrepreneurs.  The SINP Entrepreneur Category offers you and your family the opportunity to establish, acquire or partner in a business in Saskatchewan and be actively involved in that business’ management.   It offers a faster way to establish yourself in Saskatchewan with permanent residency than through the federal CIC process. 

Saskatchewan’s economy currently has the highest growth rate of any province in Canada:

• Saskatoon is expected to have a 1.7% economic growth and Regina is expected to have a 1.6% economic growth, the highest of Canada’s 13 major cities

According to a recent evaluation of tax friendly provinces, Saskatchewan has the most business-friendly premium and payroll taxes. 

Saskatchewan has a lower cost of living than most provinces:

• Total provincial taxes are under $6,300 (for family income of $75,000)
• Estimated household costs per year are $17,300
• Housing costs are lower in Saskatchewan than in most major cities in Canada, and owning a home is affordable and achievable for most people

Saskatchewan is known for its higher quality of life due to the excellent education programs, healthcare facilities, and living conditions:

• Saskatchewan’s education credentials are recognized world wide
• There are no personal premiums or charges for basic health services
• The population density in Saskatchewan is 1.67 people per KM2 

Saskatchewan is rich in natural resources: 

• Saskatchewan has 100,000 lakes and rivers
• We are the world’s largest producer of both potash and uranium

Please note that applications are no longer being accepted under the former process. If you have applied prior to October 1, 2009, your application will be considered under that process. All new applications should refer to the new Entrepreneur Program process above.