What the agreement does
Canadian provincial entrepreneur streams generally follow a "work permit first, nomination later" model. On approval you sign a performance agreement, setting out:
- The investment amount and timing
- The business’s operations and location
- Any hiring commitments
- Your day-to-day management role
While operating
- Complete the investment and open the business on schedule
- Submit progress reports regularly
- Keep full financial and operating records
Once you meet the terms
You submit a final report showing you met the agreement. Once verified, the province issues a nomination, and you apply to the federal government for permanent residence.
Planning advice
Targets should be realistic. Before signing, assess the market, operating costs and hiring difficulty carefully, so over-ambitious targets don’t cost you the nomination.