Province |
EOI |
Net Worth |
Investment |
Deposit |
Age Requirement |
Language Requirement |
Education Requirement |
Previous Experience |
Selection Factor |
New Brunswick |
NO. However, visit to NB is Required for 5 full days |
$300,000 |
$125,000 |
$75,000 |
22 – 55 years |
Yes. IELTS or TEF |
Minimum high school. Will get additional points for higher education. |
Management experience of 3 years in the past 5 years |
Yes. Need to score minimum 50. |
Nova Scotia |
Yes. Can only apply if province sends an invitation to Apply. Must complete an exploratory visit to meet the current owners. |
$600,000 |
$150,000 |
NA |
Min. 21 Years old |
Yes. Min. CLB Level 5 |
Min. High School |
At least 3 years experience actively managing and owning a business (1/3 ownership minimum) OR more than 5 years experience in a senior business management role. |
No. minimum scores, but only highest ranked individuals are selected |
Ontario |
Yes. Can only apply if province sends an invitation to Apply. Moreover, if purchasing an existing business, must make at least one business related visit to Ontario. |
$1,500,000 if business in Greater Toronto Area (GTA) or $800,000 if outside GTA |
$1,000,000 in GTA, $500,000 outside GTA. Must have at least 33.3% ownership |
NA |
NA |
Yes. Min. CLB Level 5 |
Minimum Grade 10 |
Ownership or senior management experience of 3 years in the past 5 years. |
No minimum scores, but only highest ranked individuals are selected. |
Manitoba |
Yes. Can only apply if province sends an Invitation to Apply. Exploratory visit is also required. |
$350,000 |
$150,000 |
$100,000 |
NA |
Not required but will get extra points in adaptability matrix |
Minimum high school |
Ownership or senior management experience of 3 years in the past 5 years |
Yes. Need to score minimum 60 points |
Saskatchewan |
Yes. Can only apply if province sends an Invitation to Apply. |
$500,000 |
$300,000 in Saskatoon and Regine $200,000 in all other communities |
NA |
NA |
Not required but will get extra points in the selection grid |
Minimum high school |
Ownership or senior management experience of 3 years in the past 5 years |
No minimum scores, but only highest ranked individuals are selected. |
Alberta |
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$500,000 Only farming option available |
$500,000 |
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British Columbia |
Yes. Can only apply if province sends an Invitation to Apply. |
$600,000 |
$200,000 |
NA |
NA |
Not required but will get extra points in the selection grid. |
Minimum high school |
Ownership or senior management experience of 3 years in the past 5 years |
No minimum scores, but only highest ranked individuals are selected. |