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Investing in Canada

Canada's entrepreneur and investor programs from official sources, updated with every policy change.

Investing and doing business in Canada the right way

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Updates

Business immigration todayCanadian business immigration in October 2026: Start-up Visa closed to new files, Self-Employed paused, a new pilot promised. PNPs are the main route.
The Start-up Visa has closed: what it meansThe Start-up Visa stopped taking new files: the key dates in December 2025 and June 2026, who is still processed and what applicants should do.
The Self-Employed Persons Program is pausedThe Self-Employed Persons Program (cultural and athletic activities) stopped taking applications on April 30, 2024; the pause continues.
IRCC's new entrepreneur programIRCC announced (December 19, 2025) a new, targeted pilot for immigrant entrepreneurs, with details due in 2026. What is known and what isn't.
Entrepreneur streams by provinceProvincial entrepreneur streams with official pages (October 2026): Manitoba, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador; Ontario closed; BC, NB, NS need direct checks.
Net worth and investment requirements by provinceNet worth, investment, experience and language requirements for entrepreneur streams in Manitoba, Alberta, and Newfoundland and Labrador (October 2026).

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