IMMIGRATE TO CANADA

ABOUT THE C-11

The C-11  Program is an LMIA exempt Work permit. This Program is for Business immigrants who are interested in investing in Canada by establishing their own business or buying an existing business.

Eligibility Requirements

• Have completed at least a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Have at least an advanced Language level in French or English (at least 7 on a scale of 10).
• Start your own business or be a majority shareholder of an eligible Canadian business;
• You will have to create a viable business and gradually invest in it.
• Have a particular business background or skills that will boost the business’ viability in Canada. (preferably in a Senior Managerial position or higher).
• Shows that you have taken clear steps to launch your business in Canada, for example:
  
  1. i) show the financial ability to launch the business and pay expenditures.
  2. ii) rent a space and have a staffing plan. 
  3. iii) obtain a Canadian business number.
  4. iv) show signed ownership documents or agreements.
• Demonstrate that your business will generate significant economic benefits for Canadians. Indicators of “significant benefit” include:
  
  1. 1. i) General economic stimulus, such as job creation, development in a regional or remote setting or expansion of export markets for Canadian products and services.
     2. ii) Advancement of the Canadian industry, such as technological development, product or service innovation or differentiation or opportunities for improving the skills of Canadians.
        
        

C-11 Business Options

Based on your Business Management background, Desjardins Lawyers will assess your options and determine the most suitable scenario amongst the following:

1. Start your own business (we will assist you in developing your business idea);

2. Become a majority shareholder of an active Canadian Company (we will share with you existing business opportunities);

Interested in the C-11 Program?