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Canada Provincial Entrepreneur Program

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Start or Buy a Business and Settle with family forever in Canada!

Are you a senior skilled professional or owner of a business and want to buy a business in Canada? Through the Canada Provincial Entrepreneur Program you can get a work permit to start or buy a business and then a chance to secure permanent residency with family in Canada.

About the Canada Provincial Entrepreneur Program

Through this Entrepreneur Program, Canada invites experienced business owners and senior professionals to start or simply buy a business in its province and actively manage them.

It is a points-based immigration stream and at first evaluates whether the applicant meets requirements such as experience, language, education, net worth, etc.

The goal is obviously to boost their province’s economy and create jobs via these businesses. Therefore, the immigrants are able to gain permanent residency status easily.

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Top Benefits of the Canada Provincial Entrepreneur Program

  • Get direct permanent residency via your own business establishment.
  • Very low investment required compared to other business immigration programs.
  • Golden opportunity to start or buy a business
  • Bring your family along and give them a dream life
  • Operate in a low-competition market, earn more profit
  • Once your business is successful, the government nominates you
  • Get Canada’s best healthcare, education, and social benefits

In today’s economy, this program is gaining popularity because it's quite affordable and practical for those who want to own a business in Canada and immigrate with ease.

Top Canada Provincial Entrepreneur Programs

1. Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Program (NSNP)

A minimum investment of CAD $150,000 is required and net worth of CAD $600,000 is required. It is mandatory for your business under this program to create a job and language requirements are CLB 5 French/English - quite easy. Applicants get a temporary work permit and can then apply for permanent residency after 12 months. You must apply if you want to buy an existing business or start a new venture in Nova Scotia.

2. Manitoba Entrepreneur Program

A minimum investment of CAD CAD $450,000 is required and net worth of CAD $500,000 is required. You must create a job via your business and language requirements are CLB 5 French/English - quite easy. Applicants get a work permit and can then apply for permanent residency once their business meets the performance criteria. Applying for this program means getting strong provincial but lower competition.

3. Quebec Entrepreneur Program

You can invest from CAD 350,000 - CAD 1.2M in this program. The applicant must have a net worth of up to CAD 2 million. It is not mandatory to create a job under this program or meet language requirements. Applicants get a work permit and can then apply for permanent residency. This program is quite attractive for investors which seek flexible rules and no language restrictions.

4. Ontario Entrepreneur Program

You can invest from CAD $500,000 - CAD $1M in this program. The applicant must have a net worth of up to CAD 1.5 million. It is mandatory to create at least 2 jobs under this program and meet language requirements that are CLB 5. Applicants get a temporary work permit and can then apply for permanent residency. This program has a high growth potential and provides excellent business opportunities in major cities.

5. British Columbia Entrepreneur Program

A minimum investment of CAD $200,000 is required and net worth of CAD $600,000 is required. It is mandatory for your business under this program to create a job and language requirements are CLB 5 French/English - quite easy. Applicants get a 2 year work permit and can then apply for permanent residency. You must apply if you want to make a moderate investment and your main focus on innovation via your business idea.

6. Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Program

A minimum investment of CAD $150,000–300,000 is required and net worth of CAD $200,000–300,000 is required. It is mandatory for your business under this program to create 2 full-time jobs and language requirements are CLB 5 - quite easy. Applicants get a 2 year work permit and can then apply for permanent residency. You must apply if you want to make flexible investments that are tailored to local economic needs

7. Atlantic Provinces (PEI, New Brunswick)

A minimum investment of CAD $100,000–150,000 is required and net worth of CAD CAD $600,000 is required. It is mandatory for your business under this program to create at least one job and language requirements are CLB 5 - quite easy. Applicants get a 1 - 2 year work permit and can then apply for permanent residency. This program has low-cost investment, less competition and supportive communities.

8. Yukon & Northern Territories

A minimum investment required is CAD $150,000–200,000 and Net Worth required is CAD $600,000. It is not mandatory to create a job and language requirements are CLB 4 - quite low. Applicants get a 1-2 year work permit and can then apply for permanent residency. You’ll get great business opportunities in remote regions, government support for growth

Two ways to apply to this program:

1. Start your own business in Nova Scotia, Canada

Best Suited for those with an innovative business idea or those who want to start a new venture provided it meets the provincial economic priorities.

2. Buy an existing business in Nova Scotia, Canada

Best suited for those who want an already existing business, staff, revenue, and clients.

Who Can Apply?

If you are a business owner or a senior manager aged 21 or above. Also, you must have 2–5 years of relevant business experience. Additionally, you must meet provincial net worth and investment thresholds

Investment Requirements by Province

  • Nova Scotia & Atlantic Provinces: CAD $100,000–150,000
  • Manitoba: CAD $450,000
  • Quebec: CAD $350,000–1.2 million (depending on investment option)
  • Ontario: CAD $500,000–1 million
  • British Columbia: CAD $200,000
  • Saskatchewan: CAD $150,000–300,000 depending on location

Net Worth Requirements

  • Lowest: CAD $250,000 in smaller provinces
  • Highest: CAD $2 million in Quebec

Language Requirements

  • In Most provinces, applicants must have a CLB 4–5 in English or French
  • Quebec has no minimum language requirement

Please Note: Strong English or French skills improve your chances of business success and integration in Canadian Society. Want to enhance the English and French language at affordable rates? Connect with us.

Pathways to Canadian Permanent Residency

  • First you shall obtain a temporary work permit to start or buy your business.
  • Then you can operate your business according to your provincial guidelines for 12–24 months.
  • You’ll then receive a performance certificate and provincial nomination.
  • After that, you can apply for Canadian permanent residency status for you and your family.

Why Invest in Canada’s Provinces?

  • Cost of business operations is lower as compared to popular provinces
  • Competition is less as compared to other provinces
  • Nova Scotia’s population is ageing, the demand for new businesses is high
  • You’ll find supportive communities and provincial programs
  • Easier settlement plans for families and provides top benefits

Basic Requirements

The Canada provincial entrepreneur program isn’t like other investment programs, the following are the requirements:

  • As an owner you must have daily involvement in business operations.
  • As an owner you must also have long-term commitment to live in Nova Scotia.
  • Your business must create jobs and contribute to the economy.

Latest Eligibility Requirements

Business Experience

  • Owner should have a experience of minimum 2–3 years
  • Senior Manager should have a minimum experience of 3–5 years
  • Applicant must demonstrate the ability to independently manage a business

Financial Requirements

  • You must have Minimum net worth starting from CAD $250,000–2 million
  • You must be willing to make minimum investment starting from CAD $100,000–1.2 million depending on province

Language Proficiency

  • You must achieve a minimum CLB 4–5 in English or except for Quebec (No Language requirements)

Education

  • Canadian high school diploma or equivalent foreign education with ECA

Other Requirements

  • Should have a Minimum age of 21 years
  • You must have the intention to reside permanently in Canada
  • You must have the ability to manage daily business operations

Selection Process via Points System

Interested applicants are ranked through the Expression of Interest (EOI) system:

Factor Max Points
Business Ownership & Experience 35
Language Skills 35
Education 25
Investment Amount 15
Age 10
Net Worth 10
Adaptability 10
Economic Priorities 10

If you are a top-scoring candidate, you’ll receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

Why Do You Need a Consultant for the Canada Provincial Entrepreneur Program?

  • A points-based program like this requires strategy and guidance
  • The quality of the Business plan can impact the chances of success
  • If you come up with a wrong business idea, then it can lead to refusal
  • Most importantly, the net worth verification requires precision and expert guidance is vital.
  • In order to apply for an EOI, experts with prior experience are required

Many applicants save their time and money with the right guidance from Glocal Opportunities. You can too!

How Can Glocal Opportunities Help You?

Glocal’s experts hold over 25+ years of experience in visa and immigration and are trusted by thousands across India. With us you’ll get complete support for the NSNP Entrepreneur Program:

  • Accurate Eligibility assessment & strategy planning
  • EOI profile creation and optimization by experts
  • Assisting you with business idea and market alignment
  • Assisting you with a professional business plan preparation
  • Guiding you with Net worth verification
  • Interview and documentation support
  • End-to-end assistance and post-landing services

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Frequently Asked Questions?

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You can if your business meets the performance criteria given by the province.

Investments start from CAD $100,000 to CAD $1.2 million depending on the province.

You can but professional guidance is crucial for this program as it helps with approvals and saving your time and money.