Maple News reports that British Columbia issued invitations to entrepreneurs through the Base Stream of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) Entrepreneur Immigration in a July 28 draw. Ten invitations were issued in this round, offering recipients the chance to apply for provincial nomination toward Canadian permanent residence as entrepreneurs looking to establish or take over a business in the province.
Those invited may submit an application for provincial nomination toward permanent residence in Canada. The draw represents BC’s eighth selection round under its Entrepreneur Immigration program in 2026, continuing a year of active petitioning under both Base and Regional streams.
The minimum score required to be selected in this draw was 117. BC’s 2026 program has included eight Base Stream rounds and five Regional Stream rounds for Entrepreneur Immigration, with this latest draw one of only three in the year to invite exclusively Base Stream candidates.
Across 2026, Base Stream invitation counts have varied, with minimum scores typically ranging from 115 to 121 as the province seeks to balance applicant volume with program objectives. The Entrepreneur Immigration stream is designed for individuals aiming to start or acquire a business in British Columbia, a cornerstone of the province’s innovation and economic strategy.