Choose a province
Thresholds, points grids and deadlines differ substantially between provinces, and several set lower requirements outside their largest city.
Nova Scotia
One Entrepreneur stream with two sets of sub-criteria: experienced owners, and graduates of a Nova Scotia institution already running a business there.
Explore → bOntario
Closed. The Entrepreneur stream was revoked in the 2026 redesign and the replacement stream excludes self employed people.
Why, and what is left → cBritish Columbia
Two open streams. Base at $600,000 net worth, Regional at half that but with majority ownership and a community referral.
Explore → dAlberta
Four streams open but only 60 nominations for the year, 27 left, and 217 applications already in process.
Explore → eSaskatchewan
All three business streams closed permanently on 27 March 2025. What went, and what it leaves.
Explore → fManitoba
Still open, unlike Ontario and Saskatchewan. Investment of $250,000 in the Winnipeg region or $150,000 outside it, and a farm pathway at $300,000.
Explore → gNew Brunswick
Among the lowest investment thresholds in the country at $150,000, and net worth of $300,000 in agriculture.
Explore → hPrince Edward Island
Net worth of $600,000 and no deposit, despite what older material says. One invitation issued since January 2025.
Explore →Other provinces
Entrepreneur streams operate in most provinces, each with its own net worth, investment and management requirements.
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