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The Business Immigration Section of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade provides a wide variety of services and support to business immigrants during the planning stages of immigration and after arriving in Ontario.

Our consultants can provide advice and information concerning the procedure for applying to immigrate to Canada. We can also help you prepare for doing business in Ontario by providing information, referrals and introductions to other organizations and individuals who can assist you in establishing your business.

We also provide guidance to Ontario-based companies looking to recruit foreign workers, as well as international corporations establishing or expanding operations in Ontario. Our consultants can help with immigration procedures and settlement issues related to work permits and international staff transfers of senior management and key personnel into Ontario.

Events

Whether you are still deciding if Ontario is the place for you, you have already applied to immigrate or you are a recently arrived business immigrant, the Business Immigration Section offers a variety of multi-lingual seminars and networking events, as well as the opportunity to explore communities around Ontario.

Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program

Companies establishing or expanding their business in Ontario are now able to support the permanent transfer of key staff through Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program for Investors.

Success Stories

There have been many success stories among Ontario's business immigrants, who come from all corners of the world. See how these motivated and driven business people did it, and discover the world of opportunities Ontario has to offer!