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SINP Farm Owner and Operator Category

Saskatchewan permanently closed this farm category in March 2025. Applications filed before the closure are still being processed.

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Saskatchewan permanently closed the SINP Farm Owner and Operator category, along with its Entrepreneur category, effective March 27, 2025. The province is not accepting new applications or Expressions of Interest, is not issuing new invitations, and has said it has no plans to reopen these pathways.

Last verified: October 2026. Program criteria change frequently. Confirm current requirements before taking any step.

If you applied before the closure

Applications submitted before March 27, 2025 are still being processed. If you have a file in progress, speak to us about where it stands and what your options are while you wait.

Other farm-focused pathways

If you are an experienced farmer planning to buy and run an operation in Canada, two provincial farm pathways are covered elsewhere on this site:

Not sure which program fits your situation?

Every program rewards a different profile. Net worth, experience, sector, and where you want to live all shape the right strategy. Book a consultation and we will assess your options across all of them.

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This page is general information only and does not constitute legal advice for any specific case. It summarizes the status of the SINP Farm Owner and Operator category as published by the Government of Saskatchewan as of October 2026. Program criteria, fees, deposit terms, and intake status change from time to time and should be verified against the current program materials before any step is taken.