Northway
BusinessOpenNova Scotia

Nova Scotia — Entrepreneur

Nova Scotia's Entrepreneur stream is for those starting or buying a business and actively managing it.

Who it's for

  • Meet net-worth and investment requirements.

Key requirements

  • Net worth of at least $500k – $1M
  • Investable capital of at least $150k – $350k

Requirements are simplified for planning. Always confirm the full, current criteria on the official page before you apply.

Estimated processing time

Multi-stage and multi-year: work-permit / business-performance period first, then a nomination and the federal PR stage. Varies widely by province.

Official source
Open the official program page

Northway is an assessment tool, not legal advice. Only IRCC and the provinces make binding decisions.