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Provincial Entrepreneur Programs
Start or buy a business in a province and earn a provincial nomination for PR.
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Several provinces nominate experienced business owners who invest in and actively manage a business there. Most use a two-step process: you first come on a work permit to run the business, then you are nominated for permanent residence once you meet your performance agreement.
Program status (2026): entrepreneur streams are open in British Columbia (Base and Regional), Alberta (Rural Entrepreneur and graduate streams), Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon and the Northwest Territories. Ontario’s entrepreneur stream is closed and Saskatchewan’s is suspended. Requirements vary: for example, BC Base asks for about $600,000 net worth and a $200,000 investment, and BC Regional about $300,000 and $100,000.
Who it’s for
- Business owners and senior managers with proven experience
- Investors ready to live in the province and manage the business
- Entrepreneurs open to smaller communities with lower thresholds
- C11 work permit holders looking for a route to PR
How we help
- Comparing provinces, communities and thresholds for your profile
- Expression of interest, exploratory visit and business plan
- Net worth and source-of-funds documentation
- Work permit, performance agreement reporting and the final PR application
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for an Ontario entrepreneur program?
Not at the moment. Ontario’s entrepreneur stream is closed. Entrepreneurs who want to settle in Canada usually look at BC, Alberta, Manitoba or the Atlantic provinces.
Do I need to create jobs?
Most streams require at least one new full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and many reward more. The exact rule depends on the province and stream.
We never guarantee approvals. Only Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) makes decisions on applications.
Not sure which service applies to you?
Start with a free evaluation and we’ll guide you to the right pathway.
We respond within 1–2 business days