PROVINCIAL BUSINESS IMMIGRATION

 

 

 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

ALL Provincial Business Program require:

  • Minimum net worth
  • Minimum investment amount to be invested in a new/existing business
  • Ownership must be at least one-third (33.3%)
  • Language requirement 
  • Experience in ownership or managing a business at a senior management level
  • Active and ongoing management of the business after purchase

 

ALBERTA
SELF EMPLOYER FARMER STREAM
Eligibility:
  • Able to invest a minimum of CAD$500,000 of equity in a primary production farming business in Alberta to develop a sustainable farming operation
  • Minimum net worth of CAD$500,000
  • Farm Management Skills Experience
  • Applications representing the best opportunity for growth relevant to Alberta’s agri-food targets will be given priority
BRITISH COLUMBIA

 Entrepreneur

 

Eligibility:
 
  • $600,000 in personal net worth
  • Have more than three years of experience as an owner/manager, or more than four years as a senior Manager of a business in the last ten years
  • Demonstrate two years of post-secondary education, or have experience as a business owner-manager with 100% ownership for at least three of the past five years
  • minimum eligible personal investment of $200,000

 BC PNP  Entrepreneur Program – Regional Pilot 
Eligibility:
  • $300,000 in personal net worth
  • minimum eligible personal investment of $100,00 
  • Willing to invest in a participating community 
  • Have more than three years of experience as an owner/manager, or more than four years as a senior
    Manager of a business in the last ten years
  • Demonstrate two years of post-secondary education, or have experience as a business owner-manager with 100%
    ownership for at least three of the past five years
  • CLB Level 4 
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
Eligibility:
  • A minimum of $300,000 equity to start/buy a business within the corporate boundary of Yellowknife; or $150,000 if outside 
    the corporate boundary of Yellowknife
  • A personal net worth of at least $500,000 to start/buy a business within the corporate boundary of Yellowknife; or at
    least $250,000 if outside the corporate boundary of
    Yellowknife
  • An additional $75,000 to be kept in a trust account which is refundable
  • A reasonable understanding and knowledge of the territory and its economy
  • Reasonable communication skills
NOVA SCOTIA
Eligibility:
  • 21 years of age or older;
  • Possess a net worth of at least CAD$600,000
  • be able to invest at least CAD$150,000 to establish a business in Nova Scotia;
  • At least 3 years’ experience actively managing and owning a business or more than 5 years’ experience in a senior
    business management role
  • At least CLB 5 in English or French
SASKATCHEWAN
Eligibility:
  • Have a minimum $500,000 in net business and personal assets.
  • Have a minimum of three years (in the last 10) of business management or entrepreneurial experience, and
  • Invest a minimum $300,000 in Regina or Saskatoon, or $200,000 in any other area of Saskatchewan
MANITOBA
Manitoba Business Investor
Eligibility:
  • Personal net worth of $350,000
  • Minimum of 3 years of successful business ownership and management experience or minimum 3 years of executive level experience as a senior manager of a  business
  • Obtain a score of at least 60 on the Adaptability Assessment Matrix which assess the applicant on age, business knowledge, business experience, net worth, English and/or French fluency and adaptability
  • Minimum investment of $150,00
  • Make a $100,000 good-faith, refundable Deposit Agreement
NEW BRUNSWICK
NBPNP Entrepreneur
Eligibility:
  • be between 22 and 55
  • Have sufficient English and/or French to manage a business
  • Have, at a minimum, been awarded a high school diploma
  • Be able to demonstrate that they will live in and operate their business in New Brunswick
  • Demonstrate that they have ownership or senior management experience in at least 3 of the last 5 years and have an understanding of the business climate in New Brunswick
  • Have a minimum net worth of $300,000 and commit to a minimum of $125,000 investment in their business.
    Furthermore, they must provide evidence they can make a
    $75,000 refundable deposit
ONTARIO
Entrepreneur Stream

Eligibility:
  • At least three years of full-time business experience in the last five years
  • Your experience must be as a business owner OR as a senior manager
  • Must possess net worth of at least CAD$1,500,000 if the business is located within the Greater Toronto Area or CAD$800,000 if the business is outside the Greater Toronto Area. If the proposed business is in the ICT/Digital Communications sector, the net worth is CAD$800,000 regardless of proposed business location
  • Personal Investment of CAD$1,000,000 if the business is located within the Greater Toronto Area or CAD$500,000 if the business is outside the Greater Toronto Area. If the proposed business is in the ICT/Digital Communications sector, the investment is CAD$500,000 regardless of proposed business location
  • Create at least 2 permanent, full-time jobs for Canadian citizens/permanent resident
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Business Impact Stream
Eligibility:
  • Personal net worth of CAD$600,000
  • Minimum education of high-school equivalent
  • Be within 21-59 years of age at the time of application
  • Have transferable management skills and past employment
  • Have scored a minimum band score of 4.0 on the IELTS.
  • Sign an Escrow Agreement containing stipulations on a deposit of $200,000 to be held by the province until the terms of the agreement have been meet
  • Minimum of CAD$150,000 investment into a new or existing Prince Edward Island owned and operated business.
YUKON
YUKON BUSINESS IMMIGRATION
Eligibility:
  • Have achieved a minimum score of fifty-six (56) on the Nominee Assessment Grid whose points are awarded based  on personal net worth, age, education, etc.
  • Level 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Level 4 in the Test d’Évaluation de Francais (TEF)
  • Have relevant entrepreneurial or business management experience.
  • Have a minimum net worth of CAD$250,000
  • Have a minimum CAD$150,000 in liquid assets (cash, bonds, cash derivatives etc.)

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