Start a Business in Canada
You can immigrate to Canada by starting a business and creating jobs.
The Government of Canada welcomes investors, business managers, and entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes who are interested in settling and seeking new opportunities in Canada to apply to their business immigration programs.
Different Federal and Provincial Programs are available to those who seek to start a business or to invest in a Canadian Business.
At the Federal level, you can apply for the Start-Up Visa program. Additionally, each province has different programs under its Provincial Nominee Program. Each Provincial Nominee Program has its own requirements and application process.
Here is a list of the available Provincial Nominee Program per Province:
Alberta
International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream
Self-Employed Farmer Stream
British Columbia
Entrepreneur Immigration - Regional Pilot
Entrepreneur Immigration - Base Category
Strategic Projects
Manitoba
Business Investor Stream – Entrepreneur Pathway
Business Investor Stream – Farm Investor Pathway
New Brunswick
New Brunswick Entrepreneurial Stream
Newfoundland and Labrador
International Entrepreneur Stream
Northwest Territories
Business Stream
Nova Scotia
Entrepreneur Stream
International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
Ontario
Entrepreneur Stream
Prince Edward Island
Work Permit Stream
Saskatchewan
Entrepreneur Category
International Graduate Entrepreneur Category
Farm Owner and Operator Category
Yukon
Yukon Business Nominee Program
At Pier 21 Immigration, we can help you find the best suited Business Immigration Program.
Schedule a consultation so we can help you determine which pathway is best suited for you.
Programs
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Business / Entrepreneur Provincial Nominee Programs
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Start Up Visa
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