Immigrating to or investing in Canada to start a business 

Discover the advantages of investing in Canada and how you can establish a business here.

• Invest in Canada

  Do you want to invest or expand your foreign operations into Canada? Learn how!

• Site selection

  Find site selection tools that can help you decide where to establish or grow your business.

• Invest in Alberta
  Applies only to: Alberta

  Learn why Alberta is one of the most attractive places to invest in North America, offering you a favorable business tax regime.

• Invest in Manitoba — About Manitoba
  Applies only to: Manitoba

  What does Manitoba have to offer your business? Learn quick facts, economic highlights, industry profiles, and much more.

• Invest in Manitoba — Reasons to Invest
  Applies only to: Manitoba

  Why choose Manitoba for your business? Learn about strategic advantages, workforce, business opportunities and more.

• Invest in Manitoba — Ready to Invest
  Applies only to: Manitoba

  You have chosen Manitoba as your next business stop, what next? Learn about business immigration, government programs and incentives, regulatory information and more.

• Invest in Ontario
  Applies only to: Ontario

  You can speak with experienced professionals if you need information on business investment in Ontario.

• Connections — An immigrant's guide to starting a business in Nova Scotia
  Applies only to: Nova Scotia

  Access this comprehensive guide for information on the Nova Scotia business culture and how to start a business in this province.

Immigration programs

• Business Immigration Program

  Interested in moving to Canada to start a business? Find out if you can immigrate as a self-employed individual or receive a start-up visa.

• Start-Up Visa Program

  If you wish to become an immigrant entrepreneur, you could get help to launch an innovative company in Canada.

• Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program
  Applies only to: Alberta

  Recruit foreign workers to fill positions in your organization and help immigrant employees become permanent residents of Canada.

• BC Provincial Nominee Program — Business Immigration
  Applies only to: British Columbia

  Are you ready to invest and become a permanent resident of BC? This program could help accelerate your immigration process.

• Young Farmer Nominee Program (Manitoba)
  Applies only to: Manitoba

  Are you interested in immigrating to Manitoba to start a farm venture? Learn about the accelerated immigration process.

• New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program — Business applicants
  Applies only to: New Brunswick

  Find out how you might be able to speed up your immigration application if you plan to start or buy a business in New Brunswick.

• Yukon Business Nominee Program
  Applies only to: Yukon

  Are you interested in immigrating to the Yukon to start a business? Find out more on how to qualify for this program.

• Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program — Entrepreneurs
  Applies only to: Saskatchewan

  Are you interested in moving to Saskatchewan to buy or start a business? You can get assistance with the immigration and settlement process.

• Provincial Nominee Program — Business Impact Category
  Applies only to: Prince Edward Island

  If you plan to immigrate to Canada, you could be chosen to become a permanent resident if you start or buy a business in Prince Edward Island.