Canada
Country Profile
- Capital: Ottawa
- Population: Approximately 39 million (2025 estimate)
- Area: 9,984,670 km²
- Major Languages: English and French
- Major Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic and Protestant)
- Life Expectancy: Approximately 81 years (men), 85 years (women)
- Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
- Exchange Rate from USD (as of May 2025): 1 USD ≈ 1.25 CAD
Benefits of Canadian Residency and Citizenship
- Global Mobility: Canadian passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 180 countries.
- High Quality of Life: Benefit from Canada's excellent healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
- Economic Stability: Invest in one of the world's most stable and prosperous economies.
- Path to Citizenship: Eligibility to apply for Canadian citizenship after three years (1,095 days) of permanent residency within a five-year period.
- Family Inclusion: Include spouse and dependent children under 22 in the application.
- Multicultural Society: Experience a diverse and inclusive society with a high standard of living.
Investment Options
1. Start-Up Visa Program (SUV)
Investment Option
Minimum Contribution
Description
Venture Capital Fund
CAD 200,000
Secure investment from a designated Canadian venture capital fund.
Angel Investor Group
CAD 75,000
Obtain investment from a designated Canadian angel investor group.
Business Incubator
N/A
Acceptance into a designated Canadian business incubator program; no financial investment required.
Note: Applicants must have a qualifying business idea and obtain a letter of support from a designated organization. No personal net worth requirement or minimum investment from the applicant is mandated. Processing time is approximately 12–18 months.
2. Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP)
Investment Option
Minimum Contribution
Description
Government-Guaranteed Investment
CAD 1,000,000
Make a five-year, interest-free investment guaranteed by the Government of Quebec.
Non-Refundable Contribution
CAD 200,000
Contribute to Investissement Québec – Immigrants Investisseurs Inc.
Note: Applicants must have a net worth of at least CAD 2 million, possess at least two years of management experience within the past five years, hold a qualification equivalent to a secondary school diploma in Quebec, and demonstrate French language proficiency (minimum level 7). A minimum stay of at least 12 months within two years following the issuance of the work permit is required.
Investment Options
1. Start-Up Visa Program (SUV)
Investment Option
Venture Capital Fund
Minimum Contribution
CAD 200,000
Description
Secure investment from a designated Canadian venture capital fund.
Investment Option
Angel Investor Group
Minimum Contribution
CAD 75,000
Description
Obtain investment from a designated Canadian angel investor group.
Investment Option
Business Incubator
Minimum Contribution
N/A
Description
Acceptance into a designated Canadian business incubator program; no financial investment required.
Note: Applicants must have a qualifying business idea and obtain a letter of support from a designated organization. No personal net worth requirement or minimum investment from the applicant is mandated. Processing time is approximately 12–18 months.
2. Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP)
Investment Option
Government-Guaranteed Investment
Minimum Contribution
CAD 1,000,000
Description
Make a five-year, interest-free investment guaranteed by the Government of Quebec.
Investment Option
Non-Refundable Contribution
Minimum Contribution
CAD 200,000
Description
Contribute to Investissement Québec – Immigrants Investisseurs Inc.
Note: Applicants must have a net worth of at least CAD 2 million, possess at least two years of management experience within the past five years, hold a qualification equivalent to a secondary school diploma in Quebec, and demonstrate French language proficiency (minimum level 7). A minimum stay of at least 12 months within two years following the issuance of the work permit is required.
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