Immigrant Entrepreneurs: Fueling Canada’s Economic Future

Walk into a restaurant, a grocery store, or a professional office in Canada, and there is a strong chance that immigrant entrepreneurship is part of the local economy. Immigrant-owned businesses contribute to employment, competition, innovation, and community growth.

Immigrants at the Helm

The original article uses Census and self-employment statistics to describe the contribution of immigrant business owners and senior managers across Canada.

Industries Powered by Immigrant Entrepreneurship

It highlights immigrant ownership across sectors including restaurants, transportation, grocery retail, technology, and professional services.

The Road Ahead

As many Canadian business owners approach retirement, immigrant entrepreneurs may continue to play an important role in business succession, job creation, innovation, and consumer choice.

The statistical figures in the original article should be fact-checked and refreshed before publication.