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Who are entrepreneurs and what do they bring to Canada?

“Entrepreneurs,” for the purpose of immigration, are experienced businesspeople who own and actively manage businesses in Canada that contribute to the economy and create jobs. They bring economic benefits to Canada and are picked on the basis of their business experience.

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