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1. Federal Programs:

1. Federal Business Programs

Program	Type	Main Idea	Key Requirement	Result
Start-Up Visa (SUV)	Federal PR Program	Innovative business	Designated organization support	Direct PR Paused from Jan 1, 2026; new programs expected soon.
Self-Employed Program	Federal PR Program	Cultural/athletic professionals	Relevant experience	PR (currently paused)
C11 Entrepreneur WP	Work Permit	Start or buy a business	Significant benefit to Canada	Work Permit

2. Provincial Entrepreneur Programs:

Province	Program Name	Investment / Net Worth	Eligibility	A-Z Process	Difficulty / Practical Chance
Ontario	Ontario Entrepreneur Stream	$200K–$600K / $400K–$800K	Business ownership or senior management experience Business plan required Active involvement in management Job creation requirement	EOI → Invitation → Business Agreement → Work Permit → Business Operation → Provincial Nomination → PR	Very Hard / Low
British Columbia	BC Entrepreneur Immigration	$200K / $600K	Business ownership or management experience Minimum CLB 4 language Active day-to-day management Business plan required	EOI → Invitation → Performance Agreement → Work Permit → Business Operation → Nomination → PR	Hard / Medium
Alberta	Rural Entrepreneur Stream	$100K / $300K	Business ownership or management experience Minimum CLB 4 language Community support letter Minimum ownership of 51% Business plan required One full-time job for Canadian Citizens or PR	Meet eligibilities Community Engagement (1–6 months): Contact community (email) → Exploratory visit to discuss business plan (online/in-person) → Submit proposal → Receive Community Support Letter EOI Submission (30 days to select): Submit EOI with documents → Pay $200 fee → Ranked in pool based on points Business Application & Approval (90 days): ITA → Submit full application with application fee $3,500 CAD (non-refundable (within 90 days) → Assessment → Sign BPA → Receive 205(a) Work Permit Support Letter to apply for a work permit Business Establishment (12+ months): Arrive in Alberta → Submit arrival report (within 30 days) → Establish business (51%+) with investment of min $100,000 → Operate for 12 months with 6-month progress reports Nomination for PR (1-6 months): Submit Final Report (after 12 months) → Receive Nomination → Apply to IRCC for PR within 6 months	Medium / Good
Manitoba	Entrepreneur Pathway	$250K / $500K	Business ownership or management experience Business plan required Exploratory visit recommended Active management	EOI → Invitation → Business Performance Agreement → Work Permit → Business Operation → Nomination → PR	Medium / Good
Saskatchewan Saskatchewan permanently closed all Entrepreneur and Farm immigration pathways on March 27, 2025.	Entrepreneur Program	$200K–$300K / $500K	Business ownership or management experience Points-based selection system Business plan required Active management	EOI → Invitation → Business Establishment → Work Permit → Business Operation → Nomination → PR	Medium / Good

Atlantic Provinces Business Immigration:

Province	Program Name	Investment / Net Worth	Eligibility	A-Z Process	Difficulty / Practical Chance
Prince Edward Island	PEI Business Impact Category	$150K / $600K	Business ownership or management experience Active involvement in business Settlement intent in PEI Business plan required	EOI → Invitation → Work Permit → Business Operation → Nomination → PR	Medium / Good
New Brunswick	New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream	$150K / $500K	Age 21–59 Minimum CLB 4 Minimum high school Business Experience: Minimum 2 years (last 5 years) as Business Owner (51%+) or Senior Manager. create one full-time job Meet 65 points for EOI More Not eligible if another Canadian immigration application is in process.	Need 65 points with BUSINESS PLAN, and other required documents: ↳ Submit an expression of interest (EOI-valid for one year) ↳ Submit application if invited ↳ Allow time for assessment ↳ If approved, sign a business performance agreement ↳ Receive a work permit support letter ↳ Apply to IRCC for a work permit ↳ If approved, relocate to NB ↳ Establish your business within 9 months after arrival ↳ After at least 6 months of business operation, ask for a nomination certificate ↳ If nominated, apply to IRCC for permanent residence ↳ Receive PR decision from IRCC	Medium / Moderate
Nova Scotia	Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream	$150K / $600K	Business ownership or senior management experience Minimum net worth requirement Minimum investment requirement Business plan required	EOI → Invitation → Work Permit → Business Operation → Nomination → PR	Hard / Low
Newfoundland and Labrador	International Entrepreneur	$200K / $600K	Business ownership or management experience Exploratory visit may be required Business plan required Active business management	EOI → Invitation → Work Permit → Business Operation → Nomination → PR	Hard / Low

Regional / Pilot Programs:

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