Smallest of all Canadian provinces, in both size and population

Public and private schools, University of PEI, and vocational college

Some of the lowest housing prices in Canada

One of the lowest crime rates in Canada

Beautiful scenery and friendly citizens

One of the most popular tourism destinations in North America

Ideal place to raise a family and operate a business

Charlottetown, PEI is the lowest cost capital city, in the lowest cost country (Canada) in North America, Europe and Japan, in which to do business (KPMG)

PEI encourages immigration, as their economy requires foreign direct investment

Major industries are agriculture, aquaculture, tourism, fishing and manufacturing

Rapidly growing industries are Bioscience, Aerospace/Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Financial Services

Exports from the pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing industry grew by 10% per year, over the past several years

Intend to settle in PEI

Intend to manage, invest in, or own a business in PEI

Invest at least C$150,000 to start a new business, or purchase at least 1/3 of an existing business

Minimum C$600,000 in earned Net Worth (not inheritance, loan, or gift)

Between 21 and 59 years of age

Completed at least 12 years of school (completed secondary school)

Minimum 3 years (in the past 5 years) of transferable management experience, directly managing at least 3 employees

Basic proficiency in English or French (minimum CLB 4)

EOI - We submit an Expression of Interest  application for the client

ITA - PEI issues an Invitation to Apply to selected applicants

Interview - We submit a complete application to Immigration Services, and an interview is scheduled in approx. 4-6 months

Work Permit - Immigration Services issues a Letter of Support, and the client applies for a Work Permit

Move to PEI - Applicant and family move to PEI, and run their business from within PEI for 1 year

PR Application - The PEI Government issues a nomination certificate, and the applicant’s federal Permanent Residence application is submitted to IRCC

Live in PEI - The applicant and family remain in PEI, maintaining legal status, until PR issuance 

PR for Family - Priority federal processing of the Permanent Residence application is expected