The ‘Land of Endless Opportunities’, Canada, is an excellent place to live and work. It has 10 provinces and three territories suitable for the immigrants of all kinds.
Investment Programme Canada
The nation and its different provinces & territories though favor the visitors of all types; these have a special liking for the ambitious and gifted investors and businessmen. The Maple Leaf Country runs and administers various kinds of investor and business visa and immigration schemes at the national and the provincial levels.
The aspirants are provided with all kinds of support and facilities to flourish in the nation with the only major condition being they must play a decisive role in the growth of the Canadian economy and take it forward using their money and talents.
Against this backdrop, if you are an enterprising investor, and looking for an opportunity abroad, you just cannot afford to ignore Canada, can you?
As per a survey, conducted by the World Bank Group, the country ranks at the 3rd spot when it comes to starting a venture/investment, and under the ‘Report of Ease’ of doing business. Here, to take a new initiative, it takes only 24 hours. Does it seem too good to be true? But it’s a fact!
The World Bank in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has also released a report and according to which the Maple Leaf Country is ranked 19th out of the 189 countries.
Investment Programme Canada
As mentioned before, the country offers numerous attractive programmes for the applicant-investors even while some are directly linked with the Federal Government other comes under the Provincial Nominee Jurisdiction.
Take a look and use the one that suits your specific requirements the most!
Investment Programme Canada — Quebec Immigrant Investor Programme
| Programme | Condition applied |
| Minimum Net worth required | 1,600,000 Canadian Dollars |
| Minimum investment | 800,000 Canadian Dollars |
| Experience | At least two years of management experience in the last five years which must include the full control of human resources, financial resources and materials. |
| Exploratory visit | Not mandatory |
| Interview | Applicant may be called |
| Refundable deposit | Nil |
| Permit | Once the applicant receives a Quebec Selection certificate PR visa is granted |
| Additional requirement | Health and background check |
Start-up Visa Programme
| Start-Up Visa Programmme | Condition applied |
| Minimum Net worth required | Nil |
| Minimum investment | 200,000 Canadian Dollars is sponsored by Canadian Venture Capital Fund/incubators and 75,000 Canadian Dollars if investment is coming from Canadian angel investor. |
| Experience | Not required |
| Exploratory visit | Not mandatory |
| Interview | IRCC may call |
| Refundable deposit | Nil |
| Permit | Permanent Residency (PR) |
| Additional requirements | Complete support of a designated organization with a letter of support |
Investment Programme Canada — Nova Scotia Nominee Programme (NSNP) – Entrepreneur Stream
| Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) – Entrepreneur Stream | Condition applied |
| Minimum Net worth required | 600,000 Canadian Dollars |
| Minimum investment | 150,000 Canadian Dollars |
| Experience | Minimum three years which must include 33.3% ownership in the last 10 years or minimum experience of 5 years at a senior manager post in the last 10 years. |
| Exploratory visit | Required |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable deposit | Nil |
| Permit | Initially a temporary visa is issued for one year, and post meeting of programme requirements Permanent Resident Visa is issued. |
| Additional requirements | Expression of Interest (EoI) is required |
Investment Programme Canada — Yukon Business Nominee Programme (YBNP)
| Yukon Business Nominee Programme (YBNP) | Condition apply |
| Minimum Net Worth Required | 500,000 Canadian Dollars (300,000 in liquid assets) |
| Minimum investment | 300,000 Canadian Dollars, plus 1/3 ownership wither with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident |
| Experience | At least 3 years of management experience as a entrepreneur or business professional or five years of work experience. |
| Exploratory visit | Highly recommended, applicants get additional points |
| Interview | Mandatory |
| Refundable deposit | Nil |
| Permit | Initially, two years of work permit and post meeting of programme eligibility criteria PR visa is granted |
| Additional requirements | Investment should be made in a strategic sector duly identified by the territory |
Besides these there are many other Investment Programme Canada, such as Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Programme (SINP) – Entrepreneur Category, Ontario Immigrant Nominee Programme (OINP) – Entrepreneur Stream, New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) – Business Applicants (suspended for the time being).
