Draws for the PEI business immigration program is like clockwork, happening every 3rd Thursday of the month unlike other provinces of Canada. This is obviously one advantage of applying for the program. You know when the province will draw applicants. In 2022, PEI was the only province that had regular draws. Here are some statistics as to how many times other provinces invited business applicants this year: Province Draws Invitations Issued Nova Scotia 1 6 British Columbia 8 45 Ontario 3 84 Saskatchewan 6 325 Alberta Not available* Not available* *Due to the low volume of applications Now let’s look […]
I’d like to continue with a blog regarding the federal Start-Up Visa program in Canada that was originally posted on September 23, 2022. Specifically, I’d like to answer two important and frequently-asked questions about the program, as well as provide an example of a successful business concept. First, the key for success in this program is ultimately answering the question of whether the applicant can propose an innovative business concept to interest a designated organization. So, what is an “innovative business concept”? Innovative start-up business concepts are typically built around a new technology or improvements to existing technology such as […]
The Start-Up Visa (SUV) program is one of the most popular Canadian immigration programs to foreign entrepreneurs. This is a federal program which means that applicants can obtain Canadian permanent residency status directly if approved, bypassing the need for provincial nomination first. To be eligible to apply, applicants must: There are a variety of entrepreneur immigration programs in Canada, and they are all created to attract specific types of business immigrants to Canada. For example, the SUV program is tailored towards start-up founders, and is primarily designed and to benefit entrepreneurs who already have a scaled business or have an […]
Health Care in Canada is the jurisdiction of the provinces and territories. Prince Edward Island is a small province with a population of about 156,000 people. There are two main hospitals, one in Charlottetown and one in Summerside. There are also various medical clinics across the Island. In order to access the health care system on PEI, you must have a PEI health card. All residents of PEI, including newcomers and international students are eligible for a health card. https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/apply-for-pei-health-card-new-residents Most medically necessary services are covered under the PEI provincial health care system. These include most physician and in-hospital services; […]
Engaging business communities in attracting immigrants to smaller communities and addressing shortages in the labour force in Canada were the main topics discussed with the Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marie-France Lalonde in the 7th installment of the Great Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Recovery Series on July 29, 2022. “Ottawa wants Atlantic communities to thrive” Lalonde said. She explained that the federal government is dedicated to assisting Canada’s smaller communities, like Prince Edward Island, to address challenges like skilled-worker shortages and difficulties attracting immigrants. Bill DeBlois, the president of the Great Charlottetown Area Chamber […]
Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada. It’s surrounded by the Gulf of St. Lawrence and is connected to New Brunswick by the Confederation Bridge, the longest bridge over ice-covered water in the world! The 1908, fictional novel, Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery allowed people around the world to discover the natural beauty of PEI as seen through the eyes of the endearing protagonist, Anne. Since the publication of that novel, million and millions of tourists have visited PEI in the summer. The scenic, white sand beaches along the North Shore are the biggest attraction, though […]
At GBPEI, we’re proud to introduce some of our clients who, despite the challenges of a global pandemic have relocated to Prince Edward Island, worked hard, and have become business leaders in their new community. We’re thrilled to introduce this cohort of clients and their innovative businesses and services to you. Summerside, PEI’s second-largest city, is now enriched with stores and services ranging from educational toys; beauty and health; a social enterprise; a bustling small restaurant and accounting solutions. INTRODUCING THE ENTREPRENEURS ABACUS SERVICES INC. Founded in the spring of 2020, Abacus Services Inc., owned and operated by a Certified […]
Canada is an awesome place for families. Each year Canada welcomes hundreds of thousands of new immigrants who are enjoying the nation’s clean air, safe communities, and beautiful landscape. Choose GBPEI today and let us take the stress out of immigrating to Prince Edward Island as an investor, giving you more time to focus on becoming an entrepreneur and preparing your business for success. You can see some of our clients who have successfully established their business on PEI. New Wave of Entrepreneur. Immigrating to Canada via the PEI Provincial Nominee Program: Business Impact Stream is a daunting and complicated […]
Co-work Co-win Training Centre Limited, which was established by one of GB PEI’s clients, successfully hosted a grand opening for the social enterprise. It generated a lot of buzz in Summerside last Friday. The Mayor of Summerside, a Member of the Legislative Assembly, and other representatives from the city, community organizations and chambers of commerce, as well as about 50 guests attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The client’s dedication to launching the business with such vitality and care will remind people of the quote by American business CEO Thomas Watson Sr., “To be successful, you have to have your heart in […]
At Orwell Corner, you can experience what life for some people on PEI would have been like in the Nineteenth Century. The village has been preserved to reflect the late 1800s, the same era L.M. Montgomery wrote and set her famous novel, Anne of Green Gables. You can easily spend the whole day exploring Orwell Corner in Vernon Bridge. You can visit a blacksmith shop, schoolhouse, general store, and farm. The farm, which operates using the same methods and equipment as it were 1895, is home to many animals including oxen, cows, sheep, goats, and chickens. There are lovely gardens […]