There’s been lots of good news for Canadian entrepreneurs, particularly for immigrants and potential immigrants who want to start businesses in Canada or work in the country’s technology sector.

But immigration policies are in flux, masyado, so you’ll need to keep on top of the changes.

Here’s a round-up of some recent news:

In a dispatch from the World Kongreso sa Impormasyon Technologat, kamakailan gaganapin sa Montreal, TechVibes quoted a number of entrepreneurs who believe that Canada ay isang kamangha-manghang lugar upang ilunsad ang isang startup. “There are challenges to building companies in Canada,” the article noted, “But those challenges are no greater than ones faced elsewhere in the world.”

This article, Canada naglalayong Makaakit ng mga Professionals Teknolohiya, from a Canada immigration newsletter, reports on Canada’s job market for technology and science professionals. At oo, it says that that market is good!

Ang Financial Post reports on Calgary’s business culture and on bakit Calgary ay managinip ng isang negosyante.

Sa Ontario, the Kitchener-Waterloo region fosters a culture of startups.

Din sa Ontario, several programs are helping match immigrants with small business jobs. These programs include:

• ang Bridging Program para sa international tinuturuan Professional sa York University, which provides courses and support services to assist people educated elsewhere in making the transition to working in Canada.
• ACCES Pagtatrabaho, which offers a range of free employment services to job-seekers.
• Toronto Rehiyon Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC), which helps match immigrants with mentors and potential internship opportunities, and also assists companies in hiring and managing a diverse pool of employees. (You can read more about TRIEC and its programs in this Yonge Street Media feature on “Jumping ang pagkakaiba-iba ng mga hurdles.”)

For more information about upcoming immigration changes that may affect potential Canadian entrepreneurs, tingnan ang aming kamakailang post sa Canada’s plans for a new “Startup Visa” para sa mga imigrante negosyante.

Waterloo, Ontario larawan © Carolyn B. Heller