Manitoba Business Investor Stream

Bordered by Ontario to the east and Saskatchewan to the west, Manitoba is considered to have one of the strongest economies in Canada and is home to lucrative investment opportunities.

The Business Investor Stream (BIS) allows Manitoba to recruit and nominate qualified business investors and entrepreneurs from around the world who have the intent and ability to start or purchase businesses in Manitoba through Entrepreneur Pathway and Farm Investor Pathway.

• The Entrepreneur Pathway is for applicants seeking to open a business in Manitoba. This pathway allows Manitoba to recruit and nominate qualified business people to move to the province and establish or purchase a business or become partners in an existing business within the first 24 months of arrival in Canada on a temporary work permit.

To apply, the candidate must:

• Possess a minimum verifiable personal net worth of $500,000 CAD.
• Invest a minimum of $250,000 for businesses situated in the Manitoba Capital Region. The minimum investment is $150,000 if a business is situated outside of the Manitoba Capital Region.
• Have a minimum of three years of successful business ownership and management experience or executive-level experience as senior manager of a business within the past five years
• Have and education of Canadian high school certificate equivalency
• Make an Eligible Business Investment in Manitoba
• Demonstrate sufficient language proficiency (Min CLB 5).
• Have the intention and ability to reside in Manitoba with all dependent family members
• Score a minimum of 60 points in the Adaptability Assessment Matrix. Candidates may also be required to conduct an Exploratory Visit to Manitoba. Applicants will need to provide proof of research conducted during the visit in the form of a visit report and other documents.

• The Farm Investor Pathway caters to individuals with proven farm business experience, sufficient available capital to invest, and who intend to establish and operate a farm operation in rural Manitoba. It is expected that successful applicants of the FIP will establish a farm business in rural Manitoba producing primary products that are consistent with the province’s current farm industry. The renewed BIS ensures that all business nominees invest in businesses that create jobs for Manitoba and contribute to the Manitoba economy.

To apply, the candidate must:

• Have a minimum of three years of farm ownership and operation experience supported by verifiable documents.
• Demonstrate sufficient language proficiency (Min CLB 5).
• Invest a minimum of $300,000 in the rural Manitoba region.
• Demonstrate practical farming skills, technical knowledge, and experience in technological based farming practices.
• Possess a minimum verifiable personal net worth of $500,000 CAD.

Assistance by Winny Immigration:

Winny Immigration can help Business Investors to identify suitable businesses through an already established network of licensed business brokers in Canada. Once a suitable business is identified and purchased, our team of immigration advisors provides assistance in completing the required immigration formalities to apply for Manitoba Business Investor Stream.