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09.02.26

Provincial Entrepreneur Streams: A Business-Driven Pathway to Permanent Residence in Canada

For several years, Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program was positioned as a universal pathway for entrepreneurial immigration.

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16.12.25

MSB Licensing in Canada

A Money Services Business (MSB) in Canada provides regulated financial services such as money transfers, foreign exchange, payment processing, and related activities.

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26.11.25

What Startups Must Demonstrate for a Successful Start-Up Visa Review by IRCC in 2025

In 2025, IRCC’s approach to assessing Start-Up Visa applications became far more focused on demonstrated activity.

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10.01.26

Business Immigration Digest 2025–2026 

As 2025 draws to a close, Canada’s business immigration landscape continues to evolve amid tightening program quotas, shifting provincial priorities, and a stronger emphasis on measurable business performance.

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14.11.25

CBGA at CAPIC AI Shift 2025: AI and Immigration Practice

Canada’s AI Shift 2025 explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping immigration practice, highlighting ethical use, regulatory alignment, and CBGA’s role in advancing responsible innovation across the sector.

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06.11.25

CBGA at Startup Investment Night in Hangzhou

On November 5, CBGA participated in Startup Investment Night held at Hangzhou Startup Accelerator in Zhejiang Province, China.

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05.03.25

Five Years of Business Immigration and Market Entry Advisory

In 2025, CBGA marks five years of advisory work focused on business immigration, regulatory structuring, and cross-border market entry.

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28.12.24

Start-Up Visa 2024 Report

CBGA has prepared the Start-Up Visa 2024 Report, providing an analytical overview of program trends, structural developments, and regulatory dynamics shaping Canada’s innovation-driven immigration pathway.

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07.10.25

Canada’s Start-Up Visa Reaches a Turning Point. Here’s What the Numbers Reveal

In less than two years, Canada’s Start-Up Visa has shifted from an open innovation policy to a controlled, performance-based filter.

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26.09.25

Key Trends Shaping Canada’s Start-Up Visa

This article highlights key shifts in Canada’s Start-Up Visa program and what applicants must demonstrate to succeed.

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22.07.25

Business Taxation in Canada: A Complete Guide for Entrepreneurs

Companies involved in zero-emission technology may qualify for additional tax relief in eligible sectors certified by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

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03.07.25

Immigrating to Canada through the Start-Up Visa Program (Canada SUV Program)

The Start‑Up Visa Program offers entrepreneurs a valuable opportunity to gain permanent residency in Canada by launching an innovative business.

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28.04.25

Investing Your Way to Canada

Canada remains one of the most attractive destinations for business immigration thanks to its stable economy, transparent legal framework, and programs that offer a pathway to permanent residency (PR) through entrepreneurship.

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22.04.25

Court Case on Start-Up Visa: Application Refused Due to Weak Business Presence in Canada

This Federal Court case shows how removing peer review changed the Start-Up Visa assessment process, emphasizing the need to prove active business presence and ongoing engagement in Canada.

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19.04.25

IRCC Makes Progress on Reducing Immigration Backlogs: How It Affects Start-Up Visa Planning

IRCC has reduced its immigration backlog by 25%, with 60% of applications now within standard timelines. Learn what this means for Start-Up Visa applicants and why strategic preparation remains critical.

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07.04.25

Can I Start a Business in Canada Without Permanent Residency?

Starting a business in another country can seem daunting, especially if you don’t have permanent resident (PR) status.

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11.12.24

CBGA at Canada’s Immigration Summit 2024

Canada’s Immigration Summit 2024 focused on welcoming 1.5 million newcomers, with discussions on Start-Up Visa updates, policy goals, and cross-sector collaboration to support economic growth.

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05.08.24

How IRCC Officers Will Review Start-Up Visa Applications After Peer Review Elimination

Exploring how IRCC officers will operate starting August 1, 2024, following the suspension of the Peer Review process for the Start-up Visa (SUV) program.

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06.05.24

CBGA at the CBA Immigration Law Conference 2024

In May 2024, CBGA participated as a sponsor in the Canadian Bar Association’s Immigration Law Conference held in Montreal from May 9–11.

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21.09.23

Advisory Expansion and International Engagement in 2023

In 2023, CBGA broadened the scope of its advisory practice beyond core immigration structuring toward a more integrated business and regulatory framework.

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12.08.22

2022 Start-Up Visa Advisory Overview

In 2022, CBGA concentrated its advisory efforts on Canada’s Start-Up Visa program, reinforcing a structured approach to innovation-driven immigration projects.

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09.04.21

Start-Up Visa Advisory Focus in 2021

In 2021, CBGA intensified its focus on Canada’s Start-Up Visa program, positioning innovation-driven immigration as a core direction of its advisory practice.

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06.03.20

Foundation of CBGA’s Advisory Practice in 2020

In 2020, CBGA was established as a business advisory firm focused on structured business immigration, regulatory alignment, and cross-border market entry into Canada.