Immigration and Enterprise

Research Outline

Issues

Who is entering Canada

• How are they selected

• Who is coming
• What do they bring

Who is arriving
• Demographics
• Geographical location
• Economics; employment and enterprise

Who is enterprising
• Demographics
• Location
• Characteristics of an entrepreneur

What is an Enterprise
• Limited liability (incorporated)
• Unlimited liability (self employed)
• Partnerships
• Co-operatives

Enterprise Support Networks

• Federal Government Organisations
• Provincial Government Organisations
• Municipal Government Organisations
• Formal networks
 • Informal networks

Enterprise Support Programs

• Information services
• Advisory services
• Professional services; Accounting; Banking; Finance; Law; Real Estate;
Taxation; Others
• Market information and market opportunity services

Enterprise Creation Programs

• Education and training programs
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Policy Issues
Should CIC provide integration and settlement programs for enterprising
immigrants?

Should another Ministry provide an enterprise creation program for

immigrants?

Either of these policy issues raise the question ‘What form should an
enterprise development program take?’

Program Aims and Issues

Ease entry
Reduce failure
Increase success
Improve market conditions