Canada has announced a major overhaul of its business immigration framework, pausing key elements of its Start-Up Visa (SUV) program as it prepares to roll out a new, more targeted entrepreneur pilot in 2026.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirmed that it will stop accepting new Start-Up Visa commitment certificates after December 31, 2025.
Even more immediately, the agency has halted new applications for SUV-linked work permits, effectively closing the door to most new entrants under the program.