Provincial entrepreneur streams
Several provinces run entrepreneur streams under the Provincial Nominee Program for experienced business owners who will buy or start a business and manage it actively.
Who this pathway suits
Business owners and senior managers with significant net worth who want to run a business in a specific province.
Eligibility at a glance
- Minimum personal net worth and investment, set by each province
- Business ownership or senior management experience
- An exploratory visit and business plan, in many streams
- Active day-to-day management of the business in Canada
How the process works
- Compare provincial streams and their current status
- Submit an expression of interest
- If invited, sign a performance agreement and arrive on a work permit
- Meet the business commitments
- Receive the nomination and apply for permanent residence
Documents you will typically need
- Net worth verification
- Business plan
- Evidence of business experience
- Source of funds documents
What to keep in mind
Several provinces have paused or redesigned their entrepreneur streams. Check each stream's status before investing time in an application.
Official source: Official source. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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