On December 17, 2024, British Columbia held new draws for business candidates under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). BCPNP invited ten candidates in the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream, designed for experienced business people who want to start a new business or buy an existing business in British Columbia. The lowest score of this round was 115 points. In addition, the province invited up to five candidates in the Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot category with a minimum score of 114. The maximum points in the Entrepreneur Stream grid are 200. A participating community must refer qualified entrepreneurs to qualify under the EI Regional Pilot. Last year, British Columbia invited up to 89 entrepreneurs under the BCPNP. In 2024, the province has invited up to 81 business candidates through the Entrepreneur draws.