“Canada woos entrepreneurs with visa program, US to follow?” by Kate O’Connel on April 5, 2013
Original article: https://www.innovationtrail.org/jobs/2013-04-05/canada-woos-entrepreneurs-with-visa-program-us-to-follow Summary: Canada's new startup visa program offers immediate permanent residence to foreign entrepreneurs who secure significant funding from Canadian investors, aiming to boost job creation and innovation. While Jacob Kirkegaard supports a similar U.S. program for economic benefits, [...]
“Startup Visa Canada aims to upgrade immigration policy” by Sean Stanleigh on August 26, 2011
Original article: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/sb-managing/startup-visa-canada-aims-to-upgrade-immigration-policy/article616928 Summary: Startup Visa Canada aims to enhance immigration for tech entrepreneurs with Canadian investors, inspired by successful programs in countries like Chile. This initiative, led by Boris Wertz, Danny Robinson, and the Canadian Venture Capital Association, seeks to attract [...]
“If We Do Not Fix Immigration, Canada May Solve the Problem for Us” by Robert D. Atkinson, Ph.D. on June 10, 2023
Original article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/if-we-do-not-fix-immigrat_b_3416165 Summary: The article discusses the ongoing debate over immigration reform in the United States and highlights how global competitors like Canada are capitalizing on the U.S.'s indecision. Canada has implemented several reforms, including a Start-up Visa for immigrant entrepreneurs, [...]
“A case for Startup Visas” by Helge Seetzen on November 8, 2011
Original article: https://helgeseetzen.com/a-case-for-startup-visas Summary: The article discusses the proposed Startup Visa initiative in Canada and the US, aimed at changing immigration policies to attract entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs are vital for job creation and economic growth, but current immigration categories for skilled workers, students, [...]
“Will the US follow Canada’s entrepreneur visa lead?” by Kate O’Connel on April 8, 2013
Original article: https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21763/20130408/will-the-us-follow-canada-s-entrepreneur-visa-lead Summary: Canada has launched a startup visa program offering immediate permanent residence to entrepreneurs who secure significant funding from Canadian investors. The program, which started on April 1, aims to attract up to 3,000 entrepreneurs annually. Supported by [...]
“Should Canada create a Startup Visa for immigrant entrepreneurs?” by Carolyn B. Heller on January 27, 2011
Original article: https://www.livingabroadincanada.com/2011/01/27/should-canada-create-a-startup-visa-for-immigrant-entrepreneurs/ Summary: A group of Vancouver entrepreneurs, led by Danny Robinson, Maura Rodgers, and Boris Wertz, is advocating for a new “startup visa” for immigrant entrepreneurs in Canada. Their initiative, Startup Visa Canada, aims to attract top entrepreneurial [...]