The Yukon Business Nominee Program (YBNP) is a provincial immigration pathway designed for experienced entrepreneurs who want to establish or purchase a business in Yukon and eventually obtain Canadian permanent residence.
The YBNP allows qualified foreign entrepreneurs to immigrate to Canada by:
Investing in a new or existing Yukon-based business
Actively managing daily operations in Yukon
Demonstrating measurable economic and employment impact
Successfully operating the business before nomination for PR
The program follows a two-stage process, beginning with a work permit and leading to provincial nomination for permanent residence.
Clear pathway from work permit to permanent residence
Lower population competition compared to major provinces
Opportunities in underserved industries
Strong government support for business settlement
Ideal for entrepreneurs seeking long-term stability and control
To qualify for the Yukon Business Nominee Program, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
Minimum 3 years of entrepreneurial or senior management experience
Experience must be relevant to the proposed Yukon business
Minimum net worth of CAD 500,000
Must be legally obtained and verifiable
Minimum CAD 300,000 investment
Must be invested directly into the Yukon business
Investment must be at risk and actively used for operations
At least 33.33% ownership in the business
(100% ownership may be required depending on the business type)
Minimum CLB 6 in English or French
Must be proven through an approved language test
Must live in Yukon while operating the business
Absentee or passive investment is not allowed
Yukon prioritizes businesses that contribute to economic diversification and local employment, including:
Hospitality and tourism
Construction and skilled trades
Transportation and logistics
Professional services
Manufacturing and value-added production
Retail and essential community services
❌ Passive investments, real estate holding companies, and purely speculative businesses are not eligible.
Applicants submit an EOI outlining:
Business concept
Investment plan
Relevant experience
Economic impact in Yukon
Shortlisted applicants may be invited for:
Business interview
Concept validation
Financial and experience assessment
Approved applicants receive:
Yukon support letter
Eligibility to apply for a temporary work permit
Arrive in Yukon
Invest the committed funds
Actively manage the business for a minimum required period
Once all conditions are met:
Yukon issues a provincial nomination
Applicant applies to IRCC for permanent residence
Yukon offers a unique entrepreneurial environment with:
Less market saturation
Strong demand for essential services
Supportive territorial government
Stable economic growth
High quality of life and community integration
For entrepreneurs who value real business ownership and long-term settlement, Yukon presents a strategic alternative to larger provinces.
At Adapt Immigration, we provide end-to-end support for the Yukon Business Nominee Program, including:
Business eligibility assessment
Strategic business concept development
Net worth and source of funds review
Application preparation and submission
Work permit and PR pathway guidance
Ongoing compliance support
Our approach is strategic, compliant, and business-driven—not transactional.
If you are a serious entrepreneur looking to build a real business in Canada and secure permanent residence, the Yukon Business Nominee Program may be the right pathway for you.
