Why Canada for Investment Immigration
Canada offers political stability, strong GDP growth, and multiple federal and provincial pathways for entrepreneurs who can create jobs, invest in businesses/farms, and meet compliance requirements.
Canada Start-Up Visa (SUV)
Canada invites innovative founders to launch businesses and generate Canadian jobs.
Highlights:
- Prepare and get approval for a business plan.
- Obtain a work permit after support from a designated organization.
- Within 1 year, set up and operate the business.
- Maintain 50% ownership and active management.
- Keep robust documentation for program compliance.
Manitoba — Entrepreneur / Farm Investment
Highlights:
- Pathways: Entrepreneur or Farm Investment.
- Personal net worth: CAD $500,000.
- Initial investment: CAD $250,000 (Winnipeg/capital) or CAD $150,000 (rural).
- Agricultural investment: CAD $300,000 minimum.
- Conduct thorough business research.
Prince Edward Island (PEI) — Work Permit Route
Highlights:
- Own 33%–100% of a PEI business.
- Obtain a temporary work permit; may need exploratory visit.
- Prove net worth: CAD $600,000.
- Escrow deposit: CAD $200,000 (refundable).
- Minimum business investment: CAD $150,000.
- Submit EOI via official portal.
Saskatchewan — SINP Entrepreneur & Farm
Highlights:
- EOI → Temporary Work Permit → Business Performance Agreement (18 months) → Nomination.
- Net worth: CAD $500,000.
- Investment: CAD $300,000 in major centers; CAD $200,000 in rural areas.
Quebec — Investor Program (QIIP)
Highlights:
- Net worth: CAD $2,000,000 (legal proof required).
- Investment: CAD $1,200,000 (government-guaranteed, 5 years).
- Must intend to settle in Quebec and meet program-specific criteria.
British Columbia (BC) — Entrepreneur Immigration
Highlights:
- Net worth: CAD $600,000 (cities) or CAD $300,000 (rural).
- Minimum investment: CAD $200,000.
- Own 33% of business or invest CAD $1,000,000.
- Create at least one job for a Canadian/PR.
- XIPHIAS assists with documentation and compliance.
New Brunswick (NB) — Entrepreneur Program
Highlights:
- Net worth: CAD $600,000 (CAD $300,000 liquid).
- Investment: CAD $250,000.
- Escrow deposit: CAD $100,000.
- Comply with Business Performance Agreement to get nomination.
Ontario (OINP) — Entrepreneur Stream
Highlights:
- Net worth: CAD $1,500,000 (major cities); CAD $800,000 elsewhere.
- Investment: CAD $1,000,000 (major cities); CAD $500,000 elsewhere.
- Submit EOI, sign Business Performance Agreement, receive nomination for PR.
- XIPHIAS provides end-to-end support, including post-landing assistance.
General Eligibility
- Age: 18–55 years.
- Experience: 3+ years in last 5 years (management/ownership).
- Language: Meet CLB in English/French.
- Background: Clean criminal record; medical clearance.
- Education: At least higher secondary (or Canadian equivalent).
- Adaptability: Ability to settle in Canada.
Benefits
- Obtain Canadian PR and eventual citizenship (~4 years).
- Family inclusion; children get public education.
- Access Medicare and high living standards.
- Proximity to USA for expanded business opportunities.
- Eligibility for Canadian universities on PR.
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FAQs
1) SUV vs. Entrepreneur PNP — which should I choose?
- SUV: Innovative idea + designated organization support.
- Entrepreneur PNP: Buy/start a local business meeting net worth, investment, and job creation targets.
2) Can my family get PR with me?
Yes. Eligible spouses/partners and dependent children are usually included.
3) Do I always need an LMIA?
Not always. Some owner-operator/entrepreneur scenarios have exemptions if you actively manage the business.
4) What documents matter most?
Proof of net worth/source of funds, business ownership/management, business plan, investment, police and medical clearance, plus language and education verification.
