BC PNP Entrepreneur Draw: Both Streams Closed at 119 on 22 September 2026
The BC PNP entrepreneur draw on 22 September 2026 invited 10 Base stream candidates and fewer than 5 Regional, both at a minimum score of 119. Full 2026 table.
Entrepreneur Immigration News
Self-Employed Applicants for a Canada Visitor Visa: Requirements and Evidence
Self-employed applicants for Canada visitor visa applications: IRCC requirements, how to describe your work, and evidence of an active business.
Self-Employed Immigration Canada: Eligibility & PR Guide
Self-Employed Immigration Program Canada Canada has long welcomed talented individuals who can contribute to the country’s cultural and athletic sectors. For artists, performers, writers, and professional athletes, the Self-employed immigration Canada pathway has historically provided an opportunity to build a…
Canada New Entrepreneur Pilot 2026 Requirements Rumors: Is It Replacing the Start-Up Visa?
Canada has long been a top destination for global founders, and with immigration pathways evolving, entrepreneurs are once again paying close attention. With the Canada Start-Up Visa closed in 2026, many are now asking the same question: Is the New…
Business Startup Grants and Funding Programs in Canada
New businesses in Canada have many options to get financial assistance. If you are an entrepreneur immigrating to open one, see our BC entrepreneur immigration page. Such sources are government grants, loans, tax credits, and private investment. To most new…
Home Based Business Ideas Canada: What They Do for Your Status
Home based business ideas Canada lists never mention status. These businesses are realistic if you already have it. They will not qualify you for immigration.
How to Register a Business in Canada: Steps, Fees, and What Newcomers Need to Know
How to register a business in Canada: choose a structure, register in BC for CAD 40 or incorporate federally for CAD 200, get a CRA business number and GST/HST.
Start Up Visa Canada: The Programme Is Paused
The Start Up Visa Canada programme is paused. Only 2025 commitment certificate holders could apply, and that deadline has passed. Here is what remains open.
Angel Investors in Canada: Where to Find Them, and What They Mean for Immigrant Founders
Angel investors in Canada invest through groups like VANTEC, Maple Leaf Angels and Anges Quebec. How to approach them, and why the Start-up Visa is paused.
Incubator vs Accelerator: What Startups Need to Know
Launching your own startup is exciting, but choosing the right kind of support can impact the future of your journey. If you are also immigrating to start it, see our BC entrepreneur immigration page. Two of the most common paths…
