Canada Business and Investment Immigration Overview

Canada boasts one of the most well-established and widely-utilized investment-based immigration programs that lead to permanent resident status. 

**Canada Business and Investment Immigration Overview**

Canada's governance arrangement, based on the confederation model, and the country's social norms present a "European alternative" to the more overt capitalism of the United States. In Canada, you can enjoy European-style social benefits with relatively higher levels of taxation while experiencing an unparalleled quality of life. The Canadian model offers business immigrants access to national healthcare, affordable first-class education, and a national pension arrangement that ensures a measurable annual income in retirement.

Business immigration programs that grant permanent entry to Canada include the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP), Quebec Entrepreneur program, Quebec Self-Employed program, various Provincial Nominee Entrepreneur programs, and the Federal Start-Up Visa program. The entrepreneur and self-employed programs are tailored for individuals with moderate personal net worth who intend to establish and operate businesses in Canada. In contrast, investor programs are designed for high net worth individuals who prefer to make passive investments without the obligation to establish a business.

Moreover, affluent business immigrants can purchase or create new businesses in Canada and may qualify for a temporary work visa under federal "owner-operator" policies. After a specific period, applicants may become eligible for permanent residency under a suitable immigration program.