Canadian work permit alternatives to Owner/Operator for immigrant entrepreneurs The expedited work permit for immigrant entrepreneurs is no more, here are some other options. By Shelby Thevenot
New study finds immigrant-owned businesses created ‘disproportionate’ number of jobs in Canada Immigrant-owned businesses were responsible for what a new Statistics Canada study says was a “disproportionate share of net job creation” between 2003 and 2013 compared to businesses with Canadian-born owners. By CIC News
B.C. announces new Regional Pilot program for immigrant entrepreneurs British Columbia is opening a new immigration pilot program to attract foreign entrepreneurs to smaller communities around the province. By CIC News
PEI closing two controversy-plagued entrepreneur streams The Atlantic Province of Prince Edward Island announced today that it is eliminating its 100% Ownership and Partial Ownership entrepreneur streams. By Stephen Smith
Quebec Immigrant Investor Program now open Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program is now open to new applications. By CIC News
Better support for immigrant entrepreneurs could benefit Canada’s international trade priorities, says new report Better government support for immigrant entrepreneurs could benefit Canada’s efforts to diversify international trade and strengthen its economy, a new report by the Conference Board of Canada says. By Stephen Smith
CanadaVisa News Briefs | April 12 to April 16, 2018 This is a summary of Canadian immigration news events that took place over the past week. By CIC News