Saskatchewan has a vibrant art and culture scene, scenic provincial parks and plenty of sports and recreation opportunities. Known as the birthplace of Medicare, Saskatchewan's residents enjoy free medical care and excellent health care services.

Saskatchewan offers an exceptional quality of life, making it an ideal place to raise a family or start a business.

• Affordable Housing: Housing costs are lower than in most major Canadian cities, making home ownership realistic and achievable for many people.
• Healthcare Benefits: Unlike other provinces, Saskatchewan provides basic and necessary health services with no personal premiums or charges. Be sure to apply for a health card upon arrival.
• Low Taxes: The provincial sales tax is just 6%, the lowest of any province that charges sales tax.
• Short Commutes: In major cities, commute times rarely exceed 20 minutes, saving you time and reducing transportation costs.

Saskatchewan has regulatory groups that monitor nursing and health care profession requirements that need to be met. There may be additional training needed for internationally educated registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, continuing care aides and other professionals.

The Government of Saskatchewan has been working collaboratively with health and post-secondary partners to shorten the training and licensing pathway to allow for a quicker entry of internationally trained nurses into the labour market.

Yes, Saskatchewan has many internationally educated health care workers successfully building their careers within our health care system.

The SINP accepts applications under three immigration categories:

• International Skilled Worker Category,
• Saskatchewan Experience Category, and
• Entrepreneur and Farm Category.

To be considered eligible as a skilled worker under the SINP, you must have a permanent, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer as a worker in a skilled, professional, or managerial position OR have sufficient experience in one of Saskatchewan's in-demand occupations.

Individuals interested in applying to the SINP under the Saskatchewan Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand categories must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to apply.

Learn more about the SINP International Skilled Worker Category.

This category is for foreign workers that are currently living in Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Experience category accepts applications under the following different sub-categories:

• Existing Work Permit
• Health Professionals
• Hospitality Sector Project
• Long Haul Truck Drivers, and
• Students.