Business immigrants are people who can invest, or start businesses in Canada.  

There are three classes of business immigrants:

Investors

Investors shall demonstrate business experience, a minimum net worth of CDN $800,000 and make an investment of $400,000 into Canadian economy.  We can help you arrange bank financing, so that you do not have to tie up a large amount of the money for period of five years).

Entrepreneurs

This program seeks to attract business persons that will own and manage business in Canada.  Entrepreneurs shall demonstrate business experience, a minimum net worth of CDN $300,000 and are subject to conditions upon arrival in Canada.  When the entrepreneur arrives in Canada, he or she shall have the intention and the ability to control a percentage of equity of a qualifying business, provide active and ongoing management of the business, and create at least one new full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.  These requirements are for the period of first three years

Self-employed persons

This category shall have the intention and ability to create their own employment.  They are expected to contribute to the cultural or athletic life of Canada, or to purchase and manage a farm in Canada.  They must have relevant business experience (relevant business experience means at least two years in the period beginning five years before the date of application for a permanent resident visa and ending on the day a determination is made in respect of the application, in the following types of experience; self-employment in cultural activities or in athletics and participation at a world-class level in cultural activities or athletics, or farm management experience.