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June 4, 2026
Stream Watch
On June 2, 2026, BC held its largest single entrepreneur draw of the year — 15 Base Stream invitations at score 117. With Ontario's program in transition, here is what advisors need to know about BC's active entrepreneur pathway right now.
On June 2, 2026, British Columbia held its sixth Entrepreneur Immigration draw of the year — and its largest Base Stream draw of 2026. The BC Provincial Nominee Program issued 15 invitations through its Base Stream and fewer than 5 through its Regional Stream, both at a minimum score of 117. As of June 2, the province has issued at least 64 Entrepreneur Immigration invitations in 2026 across ten draws.
For immigration advisors working with entrepreneur clients, these results are worth examining closely — especially in the context of what has shifted in Ontario over the past week.
What the June 2 Draw Tells Us
The June 2, 2026 selection round was BC's 12th overall draw of the year. The province has now conducted six Base Stream draws and four Regional Stream draws for Entrepreneur Immigration in 2026, maintaining a consistent cadence of roughly one draw every two to three weeks.
The Base Stream invites foreign nationals planning to launch a new business or purchase an existing one anywhere in British Columbia. The Regional Stream targets entrepreneurs who intend to operate outside the Metro Vancouver Regional District. Both streams held at a minimum score of 117, consistent with recent draw trends.
The 15 Base Stream invitations issued on June 2 represent the highest number issued in a single Base draw this year, signalling sustained program activity and a competitive but stable selection threshold. Full program details, including eligibility criteria and draw history, are available at welcomebc.ca.
Why This Matters for File Strategy Right Now
The significance of this draw extends beyond its numbers. British Columbia is currently the most active and structurally clear entrepreneur PNP in Canada.
Ontario's Entrepreneur category was revoked on May 30, 2026, as part of the province's comprehensive OINP redesign. While a replacement Entrepreneur stream has been proposed in Ontario's December 2025 stakeholder consultation, no final criteria, eligibility rules, or launch dates have been confirmed. Ontario's program is in a structured transition, and new entrepreneur applications through the OINP are not currently possible.
Against that backdrop, BC's program stands out. It operates on a published framework — the province's "Care, Build, Innovate" strategy introduced in April 2026 — runs regular draws, publishes transparent score thresholds, and accepts new registrations on a rolling basis. For clients with the right profile, this is a functioning, predictable pathway.
Advisors should also weigh the regional dimension. The Regional Stream, designed for entrepreneurs willing to establish operations outside Metro Vancouver, runs on its own draw schedule and often carries different volume dynamics than the Base Stream. A client open to regional British Columbia may find this stream worth a parallel review.
What Advisors Should Do Now
Review active entrepreneur files against BC's entry criteria. The minimum investment for the Base Stream is $200,000 CAD. The program also evaluates personal net worth, the business concept's viability, and the projected contribution to the provincial economy — including job creation. A score of 117 has held as the recent floor, so understanding where a client sits on BC's scoring grid is a practical starting point.
Plan the exploratory visit strategically. BC requires an in-person visit to the province and a meeting with a BC PNP regional business advisor before a temporary work permit is issued. Building this step into the timeline early creates momentum and demonstrates genuine intent — both factors that strengthen a file.
Ensure the business documentation is built to BC's standard. The BC PNP reviews the business plan in detail: market analysis, revenue projections, the entrepreneur's ownership structure, and credible job creation logic. The business plan is the core of this file type. Weak documentation at this stage is the most common source of file exposure.
Model both streams if the client has location flexibility. Base Stream and Regional Stream draw schedules differ. Running eligibility analysis for both can open options that a single-stream review would miss.
GenesisLink builds the business case behind the immigration file. If this update affects your current BC entrepreneur files, contact us or book a strategy call to review your documentation before the next draw.
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