Immigration to Alberta through the Rural Entrepreneur Stream

The Rural Entrepreneur Stream allows Alberta to invite people who want to start or buy a business in a rural area of the province outside the metropolitan areas (Calgary and Edmonton).

A list of participating communities will be available later, stay tuned to our website.

Eligibility

An entrepreneur applying for the stream must meet the following requirements:

• have at least a high school education;
• have at least 3 years of work experience as a business owner or operator or 4 years of experience as a senior manager within the last 10 years;
• demonstrate English or French ability at CLB level 4;
• possess CAD 200,000 capital and intend to invest at least CAD 100,000 in a business;
• make an exploratory visit to the community (during a pandemic, you can do it via videoconference) and compile a visit report;
• make up a business plan;
• own at least 51% of the business;
• create at least one job in the community;
• get a letter of support from the community.

Note that your business must not be on the list of excluded.

37 towns are suitable for participation in the Rural Entrepreneur Stream. See the list and contacts of community representatives on Alberta's official website.

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