Canada is the second-largest country in the world, consisting of people from different backgrounds and diverse cultures. Multicultural, young and dynamic Canada is a country of economic progress, a land of opportunities and future. Canada, where immigration is a key point for economic growth, opens its doors for people from around the globe intending to bring their talent, experience, culture and traditions and for those who elect to become a part of Canada’s landscape. Canada provides its people with sound and affordable education, health and social care, safe and secure life in a stable, peaceful and friendly environment.

As an affluent, high-tech industrial society, Canada today closely resembles the US in its market-oriented economic system, pattern of production, and high living standards. English and French are the official languages. English is the primary language spoken in every province except Quebec and New Brunswick. Since World War II, the impressive growth of the manufacturing, mining, and service sectors has transformed the nation from a largely rural economy into, primarily an industrial and urban one. Nevertheless, given its great natural resources, skilled labor force, and modern capital plant Canada enjoys solid economic prospects.

The first Canadian Immigration Act was passed in 1869. Canada opened its doors for immigrants even wider. In the 19th century and the early years of the 20th, many eastern and northern Europeans, Immigrants from Asia, the Caribbean, the South and Central America also came to Canada in search of land and freedom increasing further the diversity of the population. About half of all immigrants in the decade from 1981 to 1991 came from Asia, and Chinese is the fastest-growing language in Canada. Now one out of every four people in Canada comes from an ethnic background other then English or French. Today, Canada is home to immigrants from every part of the world and remains one of the few countries in the world that still has significant immigration programs. A “nation of immigrants”… And at present thousands of immigrants continue to settle in Canada, making it a truly multicultural country. As a result of their efforts and contribution in the development of the Canadian society the United Nations Organization has rated Canada the top country in the world to live in for the past seven years.

Immigration has helped to make Canada one of the world’s richest countries, and the country is largely free of racial tension. Many recent newcomers hail from Asia. Canada’s indigenous people make up less than two per cent of the population. To increase the skilled labor pool in Canada, the government has introduced legislation to make it easier for immigrants to enter Canada.

Major products / industries : processed and unprocessed minerals, food products, wood and paper products, transportation equipment, chemicals, fish products, petroleum and natural gas

Major trading partners : USA , Japan , EU (UK , Germany , Netherlands) , China and South Korea .

As a qualified Immigrant Investor, you and your immediate family can obtain Canadian Permanent Resident Visas by investing CAD $400,000 for five years under the Federal Program (applicants intending to reside anywhere in Canada, except Quebec) or the Quebec Program (applicants intending to reside in the province of Quebec). This investment is placed with the Receiver General of Canada.

Both programs are Government guaranteed, assuring that your CAD $400,000 will be reimbursed in full, without interest, at the end of five years.

Selection

In addition, applicants are accessed on a point system. Unlike, the Independent Class applicants, Investor applicants are only required to achieve a total of 35 points in order to qualify. Applicants are accessed on the following factors

• Education;
• Business Experience;
• Age;
• Knowledge of English and French;
• Adaptability

Features of the Investor Program

• Investors are not required to start a business in Canada;
• Investments are fully guaranteed by provinces and territories that participate in the program;
• The provinces and territories control the investment during the five-year lock-in period;
• No immigration “terms and conditions” are imposed upon admission

There are two (2) ways for an Investor to demonstrate business experience:

(i) management and control of a qualifying business of sufficient size;

OR

(ii) management of a business, or a portion of a business, (without the need to own it) with at least five (5) full-time (37.5 hours per week or more) employees.

(i) Ownership Option

In the ownership option, Investors will be required to provide documentation, proving that, within any two (2) of the last five (5) years, they controlled and managed a Qualifying Business that meets any two (2) of the defined requirements/attributes for full-time (37.5 hours per week or more) employees, sales, net income and equity.

(ii) Management Option

As an alternative to actual ownership, Investors may qualify by providing documentary proof that, over any two (2) of the last five (5) years, they had managed at least five (5) full-time (37.5 hours per week or more) employees in a business.
The Canadian government established the Immigration Investor Program to promote economic development and employment in Canada by attracting people with capital, business acumen and/or solid managerial skills.

As a qualified Immigrant Investor, you and your immediate family can obtain Canadian Permanent Resident Visas by investing CAD $400,000 for five years under the Federal Program (applicants intending to reside anywhere in Canada, except Quebec) or the Quebec Program (applicants intending to reside in the province of Quebec). This investment is placed with the Receiver General of Canada.

Both programs are Government guaranteed, assuring that your CAD $400,000 will be reimbursed in full, without interest, at the end of five years.

Selection

In addition, applicants are accessed on a point system. Unlike, the Independent Class applicants, Investor applicants are only required to achieve a total of 35 points in order to qualify. Applicants are accessed on the following factors
Education;

• Business Experience;
• Age;
• Knowledge of English and French;
• Adaptability

Canada’s Business Immigration Program selects business immigrants based on their ability to become economically established in Canada.

Canada has three categories of Business Immigration: Investors, Entrepreneurs and Self-Employed persons. If you meet the requirements for more than one (1) type of category, you may choose the one that you prefer for Immigration. Features of each program are linked, below, to help you make that Immigration decision.

• Entrepreneurs
• Investors
• Self-Employed