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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

  • Business / Entrepreneur Provincial Nominee Programs

  • Start Up Visa

Open a Business in Canada
Open a Business in Canada
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