Welcome Talents to Canada_ The Self-employed Person

1. Welcome Talents to Canada: The Self-employed Person PERMANENT RESIDENCE PATHWAYS• MAR 01, 2022 • BY: LEAH ISZAKOVITS [CICC ID: R526922] The Self-employed Person program is designed for immigrants who have relevant self-employed experience in cultural or athletic activities.

2. The program allows people to apply for Permanent Residence outside of the province of Quebec, as Quebec has their own program, the Self-Employed Worker Program. Several occupations are eligible for this program including translators, journalists, authors and writers, public relations professionals, graphic designers, artists, designers, technical support and other jobs in motion pictures, craftspeople, photographers, painters, musicians, actors, sports coaches, athletes and more. In today’s “gig economy” and now due to the pandemic creating a necessity for many individuals to pivot in their career thereby choosing self-employment, this program will appeal to those who are freelancers or business owners. According to Statistics Canada, business ownership and self-employment rates in Canada are generally higher among immigrants as compared to their Canadian born counterparts. Interestingly, Canadian-born persons with immigrant parents have higher business ownership rates than their Canadian born counterparts with Canadian born parents*. Although there are several reasons for this, it is safe to say that many newcomers to Canada are innovative, have a higher risk tolerance, and are entrepreneurial in spirit. Canada welcomes people with unique talents through this program. Click here to read full article