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Investing in an Immigration Project to Canada – The Immigrant Investor Program of Quebec

As the world is experiencing great changes in terms of weather , financing shift of wealth and political frictions , more and more business people and wealthy Managers are looking for a Permanent Residency in a stable country that will provide a bright future for their family. Canada is by far one of the only immigration countries that benefits from a strong economy , plenty of natural resources, security and a true social security system that does not discriminate based on wealth. All Canadians enjoy the same free services. The Immigrant Investor program of Quebec and Canada is limited to Investors that have previously accumulated a Minimal Net Worth of at least 1,600,000$ Canadian. They will enjoy Permanent Residency for their family and all the benefits of being in Canada. After 3 years of living in Canada, they can apply for the Canadian Citizenship. In exchange for receiving the right to move Permanently to Canada, Immigrant Investors must make a passive investment in government bonds of 800,000$ CAD for a period of 5 years without receiving any interest payments. The accumulated interest generated by the passive investment is than used to finance startup companies in Canada. There is no risk for the Investor to lose the capital. After 5 years, the Immigrant Investor is fully reimbursed the capital. There is also the possibility of avoiding making the investment by paying financing fees in advance of 220,000$ CAD non refundable.

Of course, this program is very limited in scope , but represents for the lucky few, the real last open door to Canadian immigration. This program has no age limitation, no language skills and no diplomas required to apply.