Canadian Immigrant

Canada halts Start-Up visas — and entrepreneurs are paying the price

Canada’s decision to suspend its Start-Up Visa (SUV) program has left more than 30,000 immigrant entrepreneurs in limbo. With ...

Canada Start-up Visa misused as PR route, not job creation: What happened?

Ottawa says an internal review found the Start-up Visa was increasingly being used to secure permanent residence rather than ...

Ottawa’s shutting-out of startup founders is shutting down Canada’s future

Consider StackAdapt, a Toronto‑based advertising technology company co‑founded by Russian immigrant Vitaly Pecherskiy. In ...
Opinion
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If Canada is truly open for business, it can’t slam the door on incoming innovators

Immigration Canada can address the shortcomings of the start-up visa program without sacrificing the country’s credibility on the altar of bureaucracy ...

Canada ends start-up visa program. Here’s how entrepreneurs can still move to the country

Canada's Start-Up Visa Program is closing in 2026, prompting entrepreneurs to explore provincial nominee programs and ...
Texarkana Gazette

Cash-for-visa allegations complicate Canada's race for global talent

A woman from Vietnam said she wanted to come to Canada to develop and sell wearable sensors for weightlifters. Her chosen path: apply for a special visa reserved for startup founders. But upon ...
The Financial Express

Canada sets new immigration rules for foreign students and workers in 2026

International workers and students who plan to go to Canada in 2026 should be aware of the country's changing immigration laws.

Cash-for-visa allegations complicate Canada’s race for global talent

Canada's Start-up Visa Program faced significant issues. Immigration officials uncovered many questionable applications. Some applicants appeared to prioritize Canadian residency over genuine business ...