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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...