CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

Dear Ms Powell, I heard that there are opportunities to move to Canada as an investor. I'm not interested in living in Ontario; I think half of Jamaica is living there! Can you let me know about investment opportunities in other provinces? I have a cousin in Manitoba, and so I wouldn't mind moving there. Can you let me know the requirements and how much money I would need to show to be eligible? - JJ   Dear JJ, I am pleased to see that persons are exploring opportunities outside the province of Ontario, as Canada has ten provinces with various attractive immigration programmes. Since you have a relative in Manitoba, I will advise about the opportunities in Manitoba. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Programme (MPNP) is a provincial immigration programme made possible through the Canada-Manitoba Immigration Agreement. There are two immigration streams under the MPNP. One is for skilled workers and the other is for business investors. The MPNP for skilled workers w...

Adaptability Matrix Adaptability Matrix is also available in PDF format The Adaptability Assessment Matrix is used to evaluate your potential to successfully settle in Manitoba and become economically established by starting a business. In order to be nominated, you must score a minimum 60 (out of a maximum 100) points on this matrix. 1. Age (Max 15 points) Age Point Below 21  0 21 to 24  5 25 to 29 10 30 to 44 15 45 to 49  10 50 to 54 5 Above 54 0  2. Business Knowledge (Max 15 points) Points Points Business Owner and manager (more than 50% ownership) 15 Business Owner and manager ( 20% to 50% ownership) 12 Senior Manager 10 You must have at least three years of business ownership experience in past five years to be assessed for points as a business owner. If you own multiple businesses, only the percentage of ownership of the main/principal business will be considered for the purpose of this criterion. If your spouse owns shares in...