Saskatchewan lies in the heart of North America. To east and the west are Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Alberta. To south, it borders with American state of Montana and North Dakota. Its economy is creating opportunities for employment and investment in all sectors of the province. The population of Saskatchewan (Statistics Canada 2006) is about 990,000. Average temperatures in Regina (the capital) are as follows; in winter about -16, and in summer about 22 degrees Celsius with much hotter climate in the south.Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program:
Saskatchewan is one of the provinces which accept immigrants through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The detail of Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for entrepreneur is as follows:
- Have a minimum of 3 -5 years business ownership experience or senior management experience,
- Have a minimum personal net worth of CDN $250,000,
- Conduct an exploratory visit to Saskatchewan (at least five working days) that includes a Visitation Seminar and interview with a SINP Business Immigration Officer,
- Submit a Business Proposal or Relocation and Settlement Plan,
- Make a minimum, verifiable investment of CDN $150,000 into starting a new business or buying outright an existing business,
- Have an active management role in the day-to-day operation of the business,
- Make a deposit of CDN $75,000 into a trust account and sign a Performance Agreement based on your Business Proposal or Relocation and Settlement Plan,
- Age, education and language abilities ( English or French ) will not be taken into account if you meet the other criteria
- Saskatchewan has one of Canada’s strongest economies,
- The cost of doing business is among the lowest in the country,
- Its central continental location, with easy access to all of North America facilitates business activities,
- Fast Immigration File processing,
- Housing is affordable