Saskatchewan is a landlocked province, with large distances to moderate water bodies. As a result, the climate is highly continental, allowing for harsh winters throughout the province. A way to immigrate to Canada is the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The Saskatchewan Province, through the SINP: Invites applications for citizenship from non-Canadians seeking to make their home in Saskatchewan. Nomine successful applicants for permanent residency in Canada at the federal government. The SINP is just one of the steps toward becoming a permanent Saskatchewan citizen. All approved applicants must also apply for residency through the Canadian Immigration Commission of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).