Under this accord, the Government of Prince Edward Island may select, or nominate, foreign nationals for permanent resident status to achieve certain socio-economic goals.

The immigrant entrepreneur element of the Nominee Program is intended for prospective immigrants who propose to establish a business on Prince Edward Island or who intend to be self-employed.

The Business Immigration Program is aimed at immigrant entrepreneurs, investors and the self-employed.

There are two different processes for business immigrants who want to become permanent residents, find them here!

The Entrepreneur Program seeks to attract experienced business persons who will own and actively manage businesses in Canada that contribute to the economy and create jobs.

The Self-Employed Persons Program seeks to attract applicants who have the intention and ability to become self-employed in Canada.

The Immigrant Investor Program seeks to attract experienced business people to invest C$400,000 into Canada’s economy.

The purpose of the Investment Canada Act is to provide for the review of significant investments in Canada by non-Canadians in order to ensure such benefit to Canada.