Farm Stream

• For experienced farmers with proven management skills and capital to establish or purchase a farm in Alberta.
• Applicants must demonstrate practical experience, a solid business plan, and sufficient investment funds.
• Operates under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) in partnership with the provincial agriculture department.

Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

• For international graduates from post-secondary institutions outside Canada who wish to launch an innovative start-up in Alberta.
• Applicants submit an Expression of Interest and must meet criteria related to ownership, business concept, and investment.

Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

• Designed for graduates of Alberta post-secondary institutions seeking to establish or operate a business within the province.
• Applicants must own at least 34% of the business and demonstrate active, ongoing management.

Rural Entrepreneur Stream

• For entrepreneurs interested in launching or acquiring businesses in rural Alberta communities.
• Focuses on revitalizing small towns and supporting local economies outside major urban centers.

Entrepreneur Immigration (Main Stream)

• For business owners or senior managers aiming to establish or purchase a business in BC.
• Minimum investment: $200,000 CAD; minimum net worth: $600,000 CAD.
• Must create at least one full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Requires CLB 4 in English or French by nomination time.
• Fees: $300 (registration), $3,500 (application), and $1,000 (performance agreement).

Regional Pilot Stream

• For entrepreneurs who plan to settle in smaller BC communities with populations under 75,000 and located more than 30 km from major cities.
• Minimum investment: $100,000 CAD; minimum net worth: $300,000 CAD.
• Applicants must complete an exploratory community visit before applying.

Strategic Projects Stream

• For foreign-controlled companies investing at least $500,000 CAD in BC and creating a minimum of three new jobs for each foreign key staff member (up to five staff).
• Supports foreign businesses expanding to BC to create local employment and strategic economic benefits.

Business Investor Pathway

• For international investors and entrepreneurs who wish to start or buy a business in Manitoba.
• Applicants initially receive a temporary work permit to establish operations before nomination for permanent residence.
• Must meet a Business Performance Agreement outlining investment and job creation targets.
• Priority is given to businesses located outside Winnipeg to encourage regional development.

Farm Investor Pathway

• For experienced farmers who intend to establish and operate a farm in rural Manitoba.
• Applicants must demonstrate sufficient farming experience and investment capacity.

Business Immigration Stream (NB BIS)

• For experienced business owners or senior managers ready to invest and manage a business in New Brunswick.
• Applicants must be aged between 19 and 59 and demonstrate CLB 4 or higher in English or French.
• Minimum net worth: $500,000 CAD (or $300,000 CAD for agricultural ventures).
• Minimum investment: $150,000 CAD (before taxes).
• Must own at least one-third of the business and submit a feasible business plan aligned with provincial priorities.

Business Stream

• For entrepreneurs starting or acquiring businesses in the Northwest Territories.
• Investment requirement varies by location: $300,000 CAD and net worth of $500,000 in Yellowknife; or $150,000 investment and $250,000 net worth outside Yellowknife.
• Applicants must actively manage the business and contribute to local employment and development.

Entrepreneur Stream

• For business owners or senior managers willing to live in Nova Scotia and actively operate a business.
• Minimum net worth: $600,000 CAD (or $400,000 CAD outside Halifax Regional Municipality).
• Minimum investment: $150,000 CAD (or $100,000 CAD outside HRM).
• Must achieve CLB 5 in English or French and demonstrate genuine business ownership intentions.

Entrepreneur Work Permit Stream

• For applicants who plan to own and operate a business in PEI.
• Minimum net worth: $600,000 CAD.
• Must have CLB 4 or higher and sign a Performance Agreement with the province.
• Provides a work permit first; permanent residence nomination follows successful business performance.

Business Nominee Program

• For entrepreneurs who wish to own and operate a business in Yukon.
• Applicants must have a minimum net worth of $500,000 CAD (verified) and invest at least $300,000 CAD within two years.
• Participants receive a two-year work permit leading to nomination for permanent residence upon successful business operation.

What are provincial entrepreneur programs?

These are immigration streams that allow individuals with business or investment experience to establish or acquire businesses in Canadian provinces. Successful participants can earn provincial nomination toward permanent residence.

Do these programs offer direct permanent residence?

Most programs begin with a temporary work permit phase. After demonstrating successful business performance and meeting investment and employment criteria, applicants may receive a nomination for permanent residence.

What are the language requirements?

Typically, CLB 4 in English or French is required, though Nova Scotia requires CLB 5. Proof of language ability is mandatory before nomination.

Are there programs in northern regions?

Yes. Both the Northwest Territories and Yukon operate business nominee streams with tailored investment and residency requirements.