On December 19, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced significant adjustments to federal business immigration programs, marking a transition toward more targeted and sustainable pathways for immigrant entrepreneurs. The changes primarily affect the Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program and the Self-Employed Persons Program, aiming to address large backlogs, enhance program integrity, and align with the 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan’s Talent Attraction Strategy. At Worldbridge, we’re advising clients on these shifts while federal options pause, provincial entrepreneur streams remain strong alternatives for business-minded immigrants seeking permanent residence (PR). Key Changes Effective Immediately These measures clear inventories SUV processing faced 10+ year waits and set the stage for a new targeted pilot program launching in 2026. Details remain forthcoming, but it...