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BC Entrepreneur – Strategic Projects
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What is the BC Entrepreneur - Strategic Projects Stream?
This stream focuses on foreign corporations who may have identified strategic investment opportunities which may enable them to establish and expand their business in British Columbia. This will enable the foreign corporation to transfer their key staff with the technical expertise and knowledge to British Columbia.
What is the eligibility criteria?
The foreign corporation must :
1) Make an investment for $500,000 CAD minimum
2) Establish or purchase an eligible business in BC
3) Create 3 full time jobs for each staff member being transferred
Please note that up to 5 staff members may be permanently transferred.
Which staff members are eligible for this stream?
The definition of a key staff member is that each individual must meet the criteria as listed below:
1) Must be on-duty, senior employees of the foreign corporation and must have the qualifications/knowledge/experience required to establish or expand the business in British Columbia
2) Must be appointed to a senior managerial post
3) Must be employed full-time within British Columbia
4) Must be given wage which is consistent with the industry and corporate wage structure
How Can I Apply For This Program?
Please click here to apply for this program.
Where can I find information about the recent draws?
Please click here to see the recent draws.
