Northwest Territories
Capital: Yellowknife
A resource-rich North with a community-driven nominee program.
Overview
The Northwest Territories pairs a resource-driven economy with employer- and community-led recruitment. Newcomers immigrate through federal Express Entry and the Northwest Territories Nominee Program.
Who it's for
Employer-sponsored skilled and entry-level workers, Francophone candidates, and entrepreneurs.
Programs available here
Provincial nominee program
Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)
The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) nominates workers, Francophone candidates, and entrepreneurs for permanent residence through Employer-Driven, Francophone, and Business streams. In 2026 it moved its employer-driven stream to an Expression of Interest model with periodic draws. The territory's allocation is small and rules change — confirm on the official ImmigrateNWT site.
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