Entrepreneurs Immigration Programs

Entrepreneurs with business acumen to start and operate business in Canada have an immigration route they can be eligible for.

Investors who have business worth in excess of $1000000 and are willing to invest Canada’s choice sectors can be eligible to immigrate under the investment immigration programs

Business Investment Immigration Options
Age Education Languages Proficiency Experience Net worth in CAD Business Investment in CAD Business-Related Visit
Manitoba N/A Canadian high school certificate equivalent CLB 5 Three years business owner or senior management experience in the last five years $ 500,000 $250,000 within Manitoba Capital Region or $100,000 outside of the Manitoba Capital Region Yes
Ontario N/A Canadian high school certificate equivalent CLB 4 Three years business owner or senior management experience in the last five years $ 1,500,000 with Greater Toronto Area (GTA) or $800,000 outside of GTA, $800,000 in the Information /

Communications sector

 $1,000,000 with Greater Toronto Area (GTA) or $500,000 outside of GTA, $500,000 in the Information /

Communications sector

 Yes
British Columbia N/A Post-secondary credential or 100% business ownership N/A Three years business owner or four years senior management experience in the last five years $ 600,000 $200,000 or $400,000 for key staff member Yes
Alberta Self-employed farm stream
Saskatchewan N/A Post-secondary credential N/A Three years business owner or senior management experience in the last ten years $ 500,000 $300,000 in Regina and Saskatoon or $200,000 in all other Saskatchewan communities Yes
Nova Scotia Older than 21 N/A CLB 5 Three years business owner or five years senior management experience $ 600,000 $150,000 Yes
New Brunswick temporarily on pause
Prince Edward Island 21-59 secondary school equivalent CLA 4 Transferable management skills and past employment or business ownership experience $ 600,000 $150,000 Yes
Newfoundland and Labrador N/A