The Canadian government and several provinces and territories offer immigration programs whereby individuals with funds to invest in the economy can become permanent residents.

Business investor immigration programs offered by provinces and territories include the following:

• Manitoba: Entrepreneurs and investors with financial resources and the right sets of skills can submit an Expression if Interest that, if enough points are scored, may lead to an invitation to apply for immigration.
• Quebec: investors who can invest a minimum of CAD $800,000 in the province may be eligible to apply for permanent residence.