Entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses are an important part of the Canadian economy. If, as a potential Canadian immigrant, you would like to establish and manage your own business in Canada, the Entrepreneur category of Canadian Business immigration could be your ticket to Canadian Permanent Residency. The federal and provincial governments strongly encourage newcomers [...] [...more]
Though it is one of the three categories of federal business immigration, the Self-Employed Person category is the only one that does not require a monetary investment or a minimum personal net worth. It is simply a fast-track option for those who have relevant experience in an occupation in art, culture, recreation, or sport, as [...] [...more]
The P.E.I. government doesn’t plan to warn immigrant investors about delays in coming to Canada through the provincial nominee program, because it says the wait will not be long. In an email to CBC News last week, Citizenship Immigration Canada said an unexpectedly high volume of potential immigrants nominated by P.E.I. would lead to delays, and [...] [...more]
Canada’s banking system is renowned for its stability. And Canada is recognized for its superior quality of life. Through the Canadian Immigrant Investor Program, you and your family could qualify for fast-track Canadian Permanent Residency…and your money is secure. The Immigrant Investor Program, a category of Canadian Federal Business Immigration, is an important option for wealthy [...] [...more]
With its stable banking system and solid economic history, Canada has been weathering the economic slowdown better than many other industrialized countries. Some individuals seeking greater economic stability are turning to Canada as an immigration destination and as a secure place to make an investment. One case in point is the surge in interest among financial [...] [...more]
Sun Media reports that the immigration department is working on a plan to fast-track some business travellers to Canada. Business visitors will then be able to obtain visas much faster than other visitors. If the plan is put in place employees of established companies that have operations in Canada could be able to get visas in [...] [...more]
Credit unions in Nova Scotia have developed a program that is intended to provide funding to new immigrants who have an interest in starting, expanding, or buying a small business in the province. The program, which makes loans of up to CAD$150,000 available to Canadian immigrants, facilitates the opportunity to own and operate small businesses, [...] [...more]
Citizenship and Immigration Canada established the Immigrant Investor Program to promote economic development and employment in Canada by attracting people with capital, business acumen and/or solid managerial skills for business immigration to Canada. As a qualified Immigrant Investor, you and your immediate family can obtain Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visas by investing CAD$400,000 for five years under [...] [...more]
You may be able to qualify for the MPNP -B, which will help to fast-track your application for permanent residence to the province of Manitoba. Please review the MPNP-B requirements below to see if you qualify: * Minimum personal net worth of CDN$350,000. * Minimum amount of equity investment in Manitoba of CDN$150,000. * Demonstrated business ownership experience [...] [...more]
Canada needs to take a fresh approach to immigration if it wants to avoid worsening labour shortages, the federal finance minister has been told. Attracting and retaining skilled workers from abroad was a key issue at a private, invitation-only forum held near Ottawa last week with Jim Flaherty and Canadian business leaders and academics. More than [...] [...more]
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