Multiple provinces are offering Investment Options to eligible candidates. Some of the major provinces and their programs are described below:

• Nova Scotia

Entrepreneur Stream: Nova Scotia

Minimum Investment: CAD 150,000

Time Frame: 12-16 Months

The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP Entrepreneur’s) Stream is a citizenship and immigration program aimed to attract experienced company owners, senior business managers, and long-time entrepreneurs who want to start or buy a firm in Nova Scotia, Canada.

• Manitoba

Business Investor Stream: Manitoba

Minimum Investment: CAD 150,000

Time Frame: 12-16 Months

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program’s Firm Investor Stream (BIS) was created to attract eligible overseas investors and entrepreneurs to invest in Canada in exchange for citizenship by founding or purchasing/acquiring a business in Manitoba.

• British Columbia

Entrepreneur Stream: British Columbia (Regional)

Minimum Investment: CAD 100,000

Time Frame: 12-16 Months

Through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)-Entrepreneur Stream, the province of British Columbia promotes immigrants to contribute to their local economy. Entrepreneurs interested in buying, owning, or managing a business in the province can profit from this citizenship and immigration program.

• Saskatchewan

Business Investor Stream: Saskatchewan

Minimum Investment: CAD 200,000             

Time Frame: 12-16 Months

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), a platform that permits investment in Canada in exchange for citizenship, encourages immigrants to contribute to their local economy. The citizenship and immigration program includes an Entrepreneur Category, which provides appealing rewards to entrepreneurs who want to meet the province’s Canadian citizenship criteria while also owning or managing a business.

• Quebec

Business Investor Stream: Quebec

Minimum Investment: CAD 1.2 Mil

 Time Frame: The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program is temporarily not accepting applications. The program is set to reopen in 2023.

The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program is the only option for corporate immigrants who want to invest in Canada in exchange for citizenship.