The City of Campbell River is a part of the Regional Program for Entrepreneur Immigration through the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). BC PNP is an economic immigration program. The Entrepreneur Immigration stream offers experienced entrepreneurs a path to immigrate to Canada and settle in B.C. The Regional Program is designed for entrepreneurs who propose to start and manage a new business in regional communities.
As this is a provincial program, program details may change without the City being notified. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the BC PNP Program Guide.
Eligibility
Entrepreneurs and their business ideas must meet the following criteria to apply:
- Business fits within Campbell River's key economic development industry subsectors:
- Scientific research and development services
- Full-service restaurants and limited-service eating places
- Veneer, plywood and engineered wood product manufacturing
- Other food manufacturing
- Aerospace product and parts manufacturing
- Specialized design services
- Traveller accommodation
- Beverage manufacturing
- Motion picture and video industries
- Warehousing and storage
- Freight transportation arrangement
- Minimum of $100,000 in eligible business investments
- Minimum personal net worth of $300,000
- Minimum of 51% ownership
- Minimum of one new local job created for a Canadian citizen
- Demonstrate a minimum language proficiency of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4
Application Process
Step one
Start by reviewing the BC PNP Program Guide. This guide includes all program requirements and application steps.
Step two
Review our business tools and resources:
Step three
Draft a business plan.
Business plan resources:
Step four
Fill out the Campbell River PNP Application form.
PNP Application Form [PDF/172KB]
You'll also need to attach the following to your application:
- Resume
- Proof of Language proficiency
- Draft business plan
- Self assessment score from the BC PNP registration system
Please forward completed applications to pnp@campbellriver.ca.
The City reviews applications monthly. If you are selected, you will be notified at the City's discretion.
Next Steps
Please note that only applications that qualify will be contacted.
After your application has gone through the initial assessment, you will be asked to present your business idea. This presentation takes place with the community's designated contact person and happened virtually.
If your idea fits within the City's key sectors, you may be offered a letter of invitation. This letter will be for an exploratory visit to Campbell River. The visit allows you to visit the community, in order to refine your plan and see if Campbell River is a fit for you.
If, following your visit, all parties believe the business is a good fit for our community, then the contact person will prepare a referral form. This form is part of the applicant's BC PNP registration with the province.