Canada experiences surge in entrepreneur immigration via start-up visa

In 2024, Canada welcomed over 3,000 newcomers through its Start-Up Visa (SUV) program, significantly surpassing last year’s figures. The latest Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data shows a consistent influx of new permanent residents, with 560 arrivals in both May and June. This brings the mid-year total to 3,010, marking a 785.3% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The SUV program, which targets international entrepreneurs, saw notable gains in British Columbia despite declines in other provinces. The SUV’s rising popularity suggests Canada might see 6,020 new entrepreneurial immigrants by year-end.