Updated April 30, 2026. The Quebec Entrepreneur Program is the province’s permanent-residence pathway for foreign nationals who plan to start, run, or take over a business in Quebec. It is administered by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) under the Canada-Quebec Accord on Immigration. The program was redesigned in 2023 and the post-2024 rules now run through three streams: Innovative Business (Stream 1), Start or Acquire a Business (Stream 2), and the Takeover stream. All three remain open in 2026 with no annual cap, even as Quebec cut total permanent admissions to 45,000 and closed several other streams. This guide walks through the actual 2026 conditions: which stream fits which applicant, the net worth and capital thresholds that apply, the level 7 French requirement, the CSQ-then-IRCC workflow, the $1,272 MIFI fee that took effect on January 1, 2026, and the alternatives if Quebec is not the right fit.
Key Takeaways
- The Quebec Entrepreneur Program is open in 2026 across Stream 1 (Innovative Business), Stream 2 (Start or Acquire a Business), and the Takeover stream. Applications are accepted year-round with no maximum number per stream, per the official MIFI entrepreneur page.
- Net worth is not uniform across the program. Stream 1 has no formal net worth threshold but requires a 10% capital contribution. Stream 2’s Business Start-Up profile requires CAD $600,000 in net worth; the Already Started Company profile requires CAD $300,000.
- Level 7 French (oral comprehension and oral production) is mandatory for the principal applicant, roughly CEFR B2 oral. Test results must be less than two years old at filing. Older third-party guides that call French “optional” describe the pre-reform program.
- The 2026 MIFI review fee is CAD $1,272 for the principal applicant and CAD $201 for each accompanying family member. Fees are indexed every January 1 and paid by credit card, postal money order, or bank draft to the Minister of Finance of Québec.
- The selection process runs in two stages: MIFI selects the applicant and issues a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ); Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) then admits the applicant as a permanent resident.
- The Quebec Entrepreneur Program is one of the few Quebec permanent streams that stayed open through the 2025-2026 reductions. The Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) closed on November 19, 2025, three permanent pilots ended January 1, 2026, and total admissions dropped to 45,000 per year (Quebec 2026-2029 immigration orientations).
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What the Quebec Entrepreneur Program Is in 2026
The Quebec Entrepreneur Program is a permanent-residence stream for foreign nationals who plan to operate a business in Quebec, either by starting an innovative venture, launching or acquiring a business, or taking over an existing one. It is run entirely under provincial authority. MIFI selects applicants and issues a CSQ; IRCC then handles federal admissibility and grants permanent residence. There is no Comprehensive Ranking System and no draw, but there is no single global threshold either: each stream and each profile within a stream has its own conditions.
The program was overhauled at the end of 2023 and the reformed structure took effect in January 2024. The pre-reform two-stream framing (Stream 1 for incubator-supported applicants, Stream 2 for investors with CAD $900,000 in net worth) is no longer accurate. Older articles still circulating in 2026 reflect the old rules. The current structure is documented on the official entrepreneur landing page and in the per-stream conditions documents linked below.
The Quebec Entrepreneur Program does not require a federal Labour Market Impact Assessment, does not cross-reference Express Entry, and does not run intake quotas the way the Quebec Experience Program did before its closure. What it requires is a complete paper application, level 7 spoken French for the principal applicant, a business plan that follows the MIFI template, and the financial standing the relevant stream demands.
The Three Streams: Which One Fits Which Applicant
The three streams target different entrepreneurs. The decision is not about which stream is easier; it is about which one matches how the applicant intends to operate in Quebec.
| Stream | Applicant Profile | Headline Financial Threshold | Support Organization Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stream 1 — Innovative Business | Founder of an innovative project; already-started innovator with two years of Quebec residence | 10% capital contribution; no formal net worth threshold | Yes (innovation accelerator, incubator, or university entrepreneurship center) |
| Stream 2 — Start or Acquire (Business Start-Up profile) | Operator launching a new conventional business in Quebec | CAD $600,000 net worth; $150K/$300K start-up expenses | No |
| Stream 2 — Start or Acquire (Already Started Company profile) | Operator already running a business in Quebec on a valid work permit | CAD $300,000 net worth; two years of prior Quebec residence with work authorization | No |
| Takeover Stream | Applicant acquiring an existing Quebec business with the support of an accompanying organization | Set by the support agreement and the business plan | Yes |
The level 7 spoken French requirement, the secondary-school-or-equivalent education floor, the Attestation of Learning About Democratic Values and Quebec Values, and the prohibited-sector list apply across all three streams. The differences sit in the financial thresholds, the support-organization requirement, and whether the applicant must already be living in Quebec.
Stream 1: Innovative Business
Stream 1 is for founders building an innovative venture in Quebec with the formal backing of a Quebec-based innovation accelerator, business incubator, or recognized university entrepreneurship center. It runs as two profiles.
Start-up of an Innovative Company Profile
This profile applies to a founder launching a new innovative venture. The conditions are:
- Service offer from a recognized Quebec innovation organization. The supporting accelerator, incubator, or university entrepreneurship center prepares a service offer detailing training, mentoring, financing, or other concrete support. The offer is filed with the application.
- Capital contribution of at least 10% of the original capital of the business. No fixed dollar floor sits above that percentage rule.
- Maximum three additional partners under the program. A founding team of up to four can apply together.
- Business plan on the official MIFI template. The plan is mandatory and must be in French.
- Level 7 spoken French. Required for the principal applicant.
- Quebec values attestation within 60 days of MIFI’s request, plus federal admissibility and a secondary-school-equivalent diploma.
Carrying Out an Innovative Project Profile
This profile applies to an applicant who has already lived in Quebec for at least two years on a valid work permit and is operating an innovative business that meets MIFI’s criteria.
- Two years of continuous prior Quebec residence with work authorization in compliance with the conditions of stay.
- 10% capital contribution in the existing innovative business.
- Service offer from a recognized accelerator, incubator, or university entrepreneurship center.
- Business plan on the MIFI template, plus the same French, values, education, and admissibility conditions as the start-up profile.
The complete Stream 1 conditions are published on the innovative business conditions page.
Stream 2: Start or Acquire a Business
Stream 2 is the conventional entrepreneur stream for applicants who do not need an innovation support agreement. It splits into two profiles based on whether the applicant is launching from outside Canada or already running a business in Quebec.
Business Start-Up Profile (New Business)
The Business Start-Up profile is the most common entry point for applicants outside Canada. The conditions:
- Net worth of at least CAD $600,000, alone or jointly with a spouse or common-law partner. Donations received in the six months before the application do not count toward the threshold.
- Management experience. At least two years of business management experience acquired in the five years preceding the application, in a sector other than the prohibited list.
- Capital contribution of at least 25% of the equity of the business being launched.
- Start-up expenses. Minimum CAD $300,000 in start-up expenses if the business is located in the Montreal Metropolitan Community (CMM, which covers Montreal and surrounding municipalities), and CAD $150,000 if the business is located outside the CMM. The lower outside-Montreal threshold is one of the most underused tools in the program for applicants flexible on geography.
- Maximum three co-applicant partners under the program.
- Business plan on the MIFI template, in French.
- Registration timeline. The business must be registered for at least one year before submitting the start-up documentation, and must be initiated within two years of work permit issuance.
- Level 7 spoken French, plus values attestation, education, and admissibility.
Already Started Company Profile
This profile applies to an applicant already living in Quebec on a valid work permit and running a business that meets the criteria.
- Two years of continuous prior Quebec residence with work authorization.
- Net worth of at least CAD $300,000, alone or with a spouse or common-law partner.
- Capital contribution of at least 25% of the equity of the business.
- Business plan on the MIFI template.
- Same French, values, education, and admissibility conditions as the Business Start-Up profile.
The full conditions are on the Stream 2 conditions page.
The Takeover Stream
The Takeover stream is for applicants acquiring an existing Quebec business with formal support from an accompanying organization. The headline difference from Stream 2 is that the takeover candidate works through a partner organization that vets the acquisition target, supports the integration plan, and signs off on the file. Capital contribution, business-plan, French, values, and admissibility conditions follow the same logic as Stream 2, but the support agreement carries the structural weight that the net-worth threshold carries in Stream 2. Applicants weighing the takeover route should request a service offer from a recognized accompanying organization before deciding which stream to file under.
Level 7 French: What the Échelle Québécoise Actually Requires
Level 7 spoken French on the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français des personnes immigrantes adultes is mandatory for the principal applicant in every stream. Level 7 maps to roughly CEFR B2 in oral comprehension and oral production. Written French is not tested.
Accepted proofs:
- TEFAQ (Test d’évaluation de français adapté au Québec): score 226 to 270 in oral comprehension and 271 to 348 in oral expression.
- TCFQ (Test de connaissance du français pour le Québec): B2 in both oral skills.
- TEF Canada or TCF Canada: equivalent B2 oral scores on the IRCC scale.
- DELF / DALF: B2 diploma covering the oral modules.
- A secondary or post-secondary diploma in French from Quebec, France, Belgium, or Switzerland, recognized by MIFI as automatic proof.
Test results must be less than two years old on the day MIFI receives the application. There is no waiver. The spouse or common-law partner is not required to test, but a tested spouse adds points to the selection grid and can support the case for family integration.
The single most common error among applicants reading older Quebec entrepreneur guides is treating French as optional. It was a selection-grid factor in the pre-reform program. Under the post-2024 conditions on the official quebec.ca pages, level 7 spoken French is a hard eligibility condition for Stream 1 and Stream 2 alike.
Net Worth, Capital, and Start-up Expenses by Stream
The financial conditions vary enough that a single comparison table makes the rules easier to read.
| Profile | Net Worth (CAD) | Capital Contribution | Start-Up Expenses (CAD) | Quebec Residence Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stream 1 — Start-up of an Innovative Company | No formal threshold | 10% of original capital | Set by business plan and service offer | No |
| Stream 1 — Carrying out an Innovative Project | No formal threshold | 10% | Set by plan and service offer | Yes (2 years) |
| Stream 2 — Business Start-Up | $600,000 | 25% of equity | $300,000 in CMM / $150,000 outside CMM | No |
| Stream 2 — Already Started Company | $300,000 | 25% of equity | Set by plan | Yes (2 years) |
| Takeover | Set by support agreement | Set by agreement and plan | Set by plan | Possibly |
Net worth is total assets minus total liabilities at the date of application, calculated alone or jointly with a spouse or common-law partner. Donations received in the six months before the application are excluded. Inherited wealth counts with succession documentation. Asset valuations alone, without traceable income, sale, or inheritance history, are routinely discounted by MIFI reviewers; audited financial statements, tax filings, and bank records carry weight that asserted goodwill or speculative crypto holdings do not.
Prohibited Sectors and Activities
A business cannot be used to satisfy the management-experience requirement, the start-up expense requirement, or the integration plan if it operates in any of the following:
- Payday loans and consumer-loan operations as a primary activity.
- Pawnbroking.
- Sexually explicit products and services, including adult entertainment.
- Property trading, leasing, or brokerage as a primary activity. Legitimate real estate development and management are not prohibited; speculative flipping is.
- Securities or currency speculation as a primary activity.
If the applicant’s two years of management experience were earned in a prohibited sector, the experience does not count. If the proposed Quebec business operates in a prohibited sector, the application is refused at the eligibility stage.
Application Process: From Filing to Permanent Residence
The Quebec Entrepreneur Program runs in two stages: the provincial selection that ends in a CSQ, and the federal admissibility review at IRCC that ends in permanent resident status.
Step 1: Build the Application Package
The package is paper-based. The core documents are:
- Application for Permanent Selection: Entrepreneur Program (mandatory MIFI form, in French).
- Application appendix specific to the chosen stream.
- Business plan on the official MIFI template, in French.
- Service offer from a recognized accelerator, incubator, university entrepreneurship center, or accompanying organization (Stream 1 and Takeover only).
- Audited or independently verified statement of net worth with source-of-funds documentation.
- Management experience evidence: tax filings, employment records, business registries, audited financials.
- French test results (TEFAQ, TCFQ, TEF Canada, TCF Canada, DELF/DALF) less than two years old.
- Educational diplomas equivalent to a Quebec secondary, vocational, or college credential.
- Identity and family-composition documents for the principal applicant, spouse, and dependent children.
- Declaration of Consent for any dependent child under 18 whose other parent is not immigrating.
- MIFI fees, paid by credit card, postal money order, or bank draft payable to the Minister of Finance of Quebec. Cash and personal cheques are not accepted.
Documents in any language other than French or English must be accompanied by certified French translations.
Step 2: Ship the Package to MIFI Montreal
The package goes by mail or courier in a single envelope to:
Direction du regroupement familial et de l’enregistrement
Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration
207-1200, boulevard Saint-Laurent
Montréal (Québec) H2X 0C9
Canada
There is no online submission portal for the entrepreneur stream. Applications submitted by email or fax are not accepted.
Step 3: MIFI Examines the File
MIFI reviews the application against the conditions of the chosen stream. The reviewer can request additional documents at this stage and can ask the applicant to attend an interview at the Direction des affaires francophones et corporatives in Quebec City or at the regional office in Montreal. The Quebec Values Attestation must be completed within 60 days of MIFI’s request.
Step 4: Notice of Selection or Refusal
If the file passes, MIFI issues a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ). The CSQ confirms Quebec has selected the applicant for permanent residence. If the file fails, MIFI issues a refusal letter that explains which condition was not met.
Step 5: Apply to IRCC for Permanent Residence
With the CSQ in hand, the applicant files an application for permanent residence with IRCC under the Quebec Business class. IRCC verifies federal admissibility (medical exam by a panel physician, police certificates from every country of six-months-or-more residence in the last decade, and criminality and security screening). IRCC does not re-evaluate the economic merits of the file; that work is done at the provincial stage.
Step 6: Land as a Permanent Resident
A successful federal application produces a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR). The applicant lands at a port of entry, presents the COPR to a Canada Border Services Agency officer, and becomes a permanent resident. After landing, the applicant is required to settle in Quebec under the terms of the CSQ and to operate the business described in the plan.
Fees and Processing Time in 2026
MIFI Fees Effective January 1, 2026
| Item | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Principal applicant — review of permanent selection | $1,272 |
| Spouse or common-law partner | $201 |
| Each dependent child | $201 |
These fees are non-refundable and indexed every January 1. Payment is made by credit card, postal money order issued by Canada Post, or bank draft, payable to the Minister of Finance of Quebec.
Federal IRCC Fees (April 30, 2026 schedule onward)
| Item | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Principal applicant processing | $990 |
| Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF), principal applicant | $600 |
| Spouse or common-law partner (processing + RPRF) | $1,590 |
| Dependent child (processing only) | $270 |
| Biometrics, individual | $85 |
| Biometrics, family of two or more | $170 |
The RPRF is charged on the date paid, not the date submitted. A file submitted in mid-April 2026 with the RPRF deferred and paid on May 5, 2026 owes the new $600 amount.
Realistic 2026 Timeline
| Phase | Typical Duration |
|---|---|
| Document gathering, translation, French testing | 6 to 12 months |
| MIFI review and CSQ issuance | 12 to 24 months |
| IRCC permanent residence | 18 to 24 months |
| End-to-end (filing to landing) | ~3 to 4 years |
Applicants who already live in Quebec under the Already Started Company or Innovative Project profiles compress the front end of the timeline because the support documentation, business operation, and Quebec residence are already in place.
Quebec Entrepreneur Program vs Other Routes
The Quebec Entrepreneur Program is rarely the only option a candidate considers. Three other tracks attract similar searches.
Versus the Quebec Investor Program (QIIP)
The QIIP is the passive-investor pathway. It requires CAD $2,000,000 in net worth, a CAD $1,000,000 five-year guaranteed investment with Investissement Québec Immigrants Investisseurs Inc., and a separate CAD $200,000 non-refundable contribution. It also requires level 7 French and a 12-month Quebec residency, and runs about four to five years end-to-end. We cover the QIIP in detail in our Quebec investor immigration program guide. Applicants who want PR through capital alone, without operating a business, file under the QIIP, not the Entrepreneur Program.
Versus PNP Entrepreneur Streams
Provincial Nominee Program entrepreneur streams in BC, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, the Atlantic provinces, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories admit operators outside Quebec. They typically require a temporary work permit period, active business operation for 12 to 24 months, and net worth and investment thresholds at or below the Quebec figures. Crucially, none of them require French. Candidates who can run a business but cannot test at level 7 spoken French should look at PNPs first. Our Canada entrepreneur program guide compares the active provincial streams head to head.
Versus the Federal Start-Up Visa (Closed to New Intake)
IRCC closed new intake to the Start-Up Visa Program on December 31, 2025. Holders of valid commitment certificates issued in 2025 retain the right to file PR applications until June 30, 2026, but no new commitment certificates are being accepted. A new federal entrepreneur pilot is signaled for late 2026 (immigration.ca on the SUV suspension). Applicants who hoped to use SUV as a French-free federal entrepreneur option in 2026 have no live federal alternative; the Quebec Entrepreneur Program (with French) and PNP entrepreneur streams (without French) are the working business-immigration tracks.
Versus the Federal Self-Employed Persons Program
The federal Self-Employed Persons Program is for cultural and athletic self-employed candidates only and was suspended indefinitely in April 2024. It is not a general entrepreneur stream and remains paused in 2026.
Versus the Closed Federal Entrepreneur Program
Some older third-party content still references a federal Entrepreneur Program with broad investment thresholds. That program (and the federal Immigrant Investor Program at the same time) was terminated in 2014. There is no live federal entrepreneur stream in Canada in 2026. The Quebec Entrepreneur Program, the QIIP, and the PNP entrepreneur streams are the active business-immigration pathways.
Which Applicant Should File Under Which Stream
- Founder of an innovative venture with formal accelerator or incubator support. Stream 1, Innovative Business, Start-up profile. The 10% capital rule is the structural anchor; the service offer from the support organization is the gating document.
- Operator launching a conventional new business with at least CAD $600,000 in net worth. Stream 2, Business Start-Up profile. Choose the location strategically: a business outside the Montreal Metropolitan Community needs CAD $150,000 in start-up expenses, while a business inside the CMM needs CAD $300,000.
- Applicant already running a business in Quebec for at least two years on a valid work permit. Stream 2, Already Started Company profile. The CAD $300,000 net worth threshold is half the start-up profile, and the prior Quebec residence already proves integration.
- Applicant taking over an existing Quebec business with the help of an accompanying organization. Takeover stream. The support agreement, not a fixed net worth figure, structures the file.
- Applicant who cannot test at level 7 spoken French. Quebec Entrepreneur Program is not viable. Look at PNP entrepreneur streams in BC, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, NS, NB, PEI, Yukon, or NWT. We cover them in our Canada entrepreneur program guide.
- Applicant with CAD $2 million or more in net worth and no interest in operating a business. The QIIP, not the Entrepreneur Program. See our Quebec investor immigration program breakdown.
Common Mistakes That Cause Refusals
- Treating French as optional. Older third-party guides still describe French as a selection-grid factor. Under the post-2024 conditions, level 7 spoken French is a hard eligibility floor. Plan 9 to 18 months of language preparation if you do not currently test at B2 oral.
- Filing with stale French test results. Test results must be less than two years old at the date of submission. Refile the test six months before you expect to ship the package if your original is approaching the cutoff.
- Missing the 60-day Values Attestation deadline. Once MIFI requests the Attestation of Learning About Democratic Values and Quebec Values, the applicant has 60 days to obtain it. Missing the window triggers a refusal.
- Claiming management experience earned in a prohibited sector. Two years of management experience in payday lending, pawnbroking, adult entertainment, real estate flipping, or securities speculation does not count. Document a different two-year period if available.
- Service offer that does not match MIFI’s template. Stream 1 service offers from accelerators or incubators that do not address the specific resources, mentoring, and financing the applicant will receive get bounced. Work with the support organization until the offer matches the template MIFI publishes.
- Net worth declared without traceable source-of-funds documentation. Asset valuations alone fail the source-of-funds test. Tax filings, sale documents, audited financials, inheritance papers, and verifiable bank records carry the weight; appraisals alone do not.
- Misreading the Montreal Metropolitan Community boundary. A business in Laval, Longueuil, or any other CMM municipality triggers the CAD $300,000 start-up expense threshold, not the $150,000 outside-CMM figure. The CMM map covers more than the City of Montreal proper.
- Submitting documents in a language other than French or English without certified translations. A package that ships with untranslated documents triggers a procedural fairness letter at best and a refusal at worst.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Quebec Entrepreneur Program open in 2026?
Yes. All three streams (Innovative Business, Start or Acquire a Business, and Takeover) are open in 2026 with no annual cap. Applications are accepted year-round and shipped by mail or courier to MIFI in Montreal. Quebec cut total permanent admissions to 45,000 per year in 2026 and closed the PEQ on November 19, 2025, but the Entrepreneur Program remained open through that round of cuts.
How much net worth do I need for the Quebec Entrepreneur Program?
It depends on the stream. Stream 1 (Innovative Business) does not have a formal net worth threshold, but the applicant must contribute at least 10% of the business’s original capital. Stream 2’s Business Start-Up profile requires CAD $600,000 in net worth alone or with a spouse. The Already Started Company profile requires CAD $300,000 net worth and two years of prior Quebec residence on a valid work permit.
How much do I have to invest to start the business in Quebec?
Under Stream 2 Business Start-Up, the minimum start-up expenses are CAD $300,000 for a business in the Montreal Metropolitan Community and CAD $150,000 for a business outside the CMM. The applicant must also hold at least 25% of the equity. Stream 1 requires a 10% contribution to the original capital and does not set a fixed dollar floor, leaving the figure to the business plan and the support organization’s service offer.
Is French mandatory for the Quebec Entrepreneur Program?
Yes. Level 7 spoken French (oral comprehension and oral production) on the Échelle québécoise is mandatory for the principal applicant in every stream. The level maps to roughly CEFR B2 oral. Written French is not required. Accepted tests are TEFAQ, TCFQ, TEF Canada, TCF Canada, and DELF/DALF B2 oral modules. Diplomas in French from Quebec, France, Belgium, and Switzerland are accepted as automatic proof.
What is the 2026 fee for the Quebec Entrepreneur Program?
The MIFI review fee effective January 1, 2026 is CAD $1,272 for the principal applicant and CAD $201 for each accompanying spouse, common-law partner, or dependent child. Federal IRCC fees on top of MIFI add roughly CAD $1,590 for a single principal applicant (processing and Right of Permanent Residence Fee), plus biometrics. Fees are paid by credit card, postal money order, or bank draft to the Minister of Finance of Québec.
How long does the Quebec Entrepreneur Program take?
End-to-end processing in 2026 runs roughly three to four years. Document preparation and French testing take 6 to 12 months. MIFI review and CSQ issuance run 12 to 24 months. The federal IRCC stage adds 18 to 24 months. Applicants already in Quebec under the Already Started Company or Innovative Project profiles compress the front end because the residency and business operation are already in place.
Can I apply to the Quebec Entrepreneur Program from outside Canada?
Yes for Stream 1’s Start-up of an Innovative Company profile, Stream 2’s Business Start-Up profile, and the Takeover stream. The Already Started Company profile and the Innovative Project profile both require two years of prior Quebec residence on a valid work permit, so they are filed by applicants already in Quebec. Stream 2 Business Start-Up is the most common entry point for applicants outside Canada.
What is the Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ)?
The CSQ is the document MIFI issues after selecting an applicant under the Quebec Entrepreneur Program. It confirms Quebec has approved the applicant for permanent residence under provincial criteria. The CSQ is then submitted with a federal IRCC application. IRCC reviews federal admissibility (medical, security, criminality) and grants permanent resident status. The CSQ is the bridge between the provincial selection stage and the federal admission stage.
Bottom Line
The Quebec Entrepreneur Program in 2026 is a working pathway for entrepreneurs who can meet the level 7 French requirement, present a credible business plan on the MIFI template, and clear the financial conditions of the chosen stream. Stream 1 suits founders with formal innovation-organization support; Stream 2 Business Start-Up suits operators with CAD $600,000 in net worth and a Montreal-area or regional business plan; the Already Started Company profile suits applicants already running a business in Quebec; and the Takeover stream suits acquirers with an accompanying organization on the file. The combined provincial and federal stages run three to four years, and the program remained open through the 2025-2026 reductions that closed several other Quebec streams.
For applicants who do not meet the level 7 French standard, the PNP entrepreneur streams are the active alternative. For applicants with CAD $2 million or more in net worth who prefer passive investment, the Quebec investor immigration program is the right route. We cover the broader business-immigration landscape across federal and provincial pathways in our Canada entrepreneur program guide and the comparable investor pathway in our immigrating to Canada as an investor overview.
This article is general information, not legal advice. Confirm fees, conditions, and stream availability on the official MIFI entrepreneur page and the per-stream conditions documents before filing.