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Ten provincial entrepreneur and investor routes to Canadian permanent residency, with verified 2026 investment thresholds. Canada's two federal business routes are closed.
About Canadaنبذة
Canada offers one of the most comprehensive business immigration frameworks worldwide. Through its Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), qualified entrepreneurs and business owners can establish or purchase a business, create local employment, and secure Canadian permanent residency. Canada's two federal business routes, the Start-Up Visa and the Self-Employed Persons Program, are closed to new applications. Each open stream reflects its province's or territory's economic priorities — from business development in British Columbia, the Atlantic provinces and the North to primary agriculture in Alberta. Successful applicants usually receive a work permit to launch operations, followed by nomination for permanent residency after meeting the conditions of a performance agreement.
Ten provincial entrepreneur streams are open. Both federal business routes are closed.
Routes for entrepreneurs, investors and farmers, across nine provinces and territories.
No single national threshold — investment ranges from CAD $100,000 to CAD $300,000 by province and region.
Provincial Nominee Program admissions were raised to 91,500 for 2026, up from 55,000 in 2025.
Eligible for Canadian citizenship after three years of residence as a permanent resident.
Canada at a glance
Population
40,400,000
Capital
Ottawa
Language
English and French
Currency
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Time zone
Multiple (UTC-3.5 to UTC-8)
Climate
Varies from temperate to sub-arctic; cold winters and mild summers.
Investment routesطرق الاستثمار
The processكيف نعمل
Choose the suitable provincial entrepreneur stream with XIPHIAS experts.
Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) outlining your business concept.
Receive an invitation to apply and complete net-worth verification and business plan submission.
Attend a mandatory interview and/or exploratory visit where required.
Obtain a temporary work permit to establish or manage your business in Canada.
Fulfil investment and job-creation conditions under a performance agreement.
Apply for permanent residency nomination upon successful operation.
Eligibilityالمتطلبات
What it takes to qualify.
Legally acquired net worth, typically CAD $250,000 to CAD $600,000 depending on province and region.
Minimum investment from CAD $100,000 to CAD $300,000 depending on location.
Business ownership or senior management experience — usually three years.
Language: CLB 4 or CLB 5 in English or French, depending on the stream.
A business plan and active day-to-day management within Canada.
Clean criminal record and admissibility under IRCC standards.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
Canada, answered.
Ten streams across nine provinces and territories: British Columbia (Base and Regional), Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Northwest Territories, Manitoba, Alberta and Yukon. Ontario and Saskatchewan have closed theirs.
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