Because Canada is looking primarily for young skilled workers and investors with work permits. In short, Canada needs labour force.
If you are a business person over 40, you must know that there are options for you if you apply for a Business Work Permit*
* How to overcome “inadmissibility” based on the age factor? Are there Canadian immigration programs where age is not a mandatory factor? Yes!
Accumulating Canadian experience as a business person often allows you to secure Canadian Permanent Residency even if you are 40+. Why? You can gain a Canadian Work Permit by creating your own employment in Canada. Ask us how! Canadian experience class category assesses only 2 factors- Canadian Experience and language proficiency. Age is not a mandatory factor under this category and therefore even if you are 40+, it does not affect your eligibility.