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Whether you are planning to come to Canada as a business immigrant, foreign investor, or self-employed person the COBSC has a variety of resources to help you plan or start a business in Ontario.
The COBSC now offers some of our most popular documents in:
The Start Up Info-Guide for New Canadians will help navigate through the federal and provincial government resources that would be of interest to immigrant entrepreneurs in Ontario looking for information on starting a business.
Business Immigration Program - Ontario encourages international business people to invest in the Canadian economy. Ontario's Provincial government is active in the program's administration and works to ensure the program serves the economic development needs of the province. Business immigrants are people who can invest in, start, or buy businesses in Canada and are expected to support the development of a strong and prosperous Canadian economy. The Business Immigration Programs seek to attract people experienced in business to Canada.
The web site for Invest in Canada provides a variety of resources, links to services, and expertise to help non-Canadians with their investment or in the creation of a new business.