Mr. Speaker, today is Shop Small Business Day. What better day than today to highlight the importance of investors making a real contribution in exchange for the security and pathway to citizenship that Canada provides?
This week the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration launched the new business incubator stream under the start-up visa program to recruit dynamic foreign entrepreneurs. This will attract early-stage and high-growth businesses. It will encourage innovation and economic growth. It will position Canada ahead of other countries in the global competition of the 21st century.
Our government is focused on creating jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity for Canadians. It is critical for Canada that we attract the best and brightest entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world