Business Resources Points in this section are awarded based on the amount of investment planned in the business.
Less than $300,000 $300,000 - $400,000 $401,000 - $750,000 $751,000+
Liquid Assets Liquid Assets points are awarded based on proof of cash, demand deposits with a bank or financial institution, short-term deposits and readily marketable investments including publicly traded stocks or bonds.
Less than $300,000 $300,000 - $450,000 $451,000+
Personal Net Worth Personal Net Worth points are awarded based on the documented proof of assets less liabilities.
Less than $500,000 $300,000 - $750,000 $751,000+
Only businesses in one of the sectors identified on this list are eligible under the YBNP. If a sector is not on this list, a nominee cannot open or invest in a business within that sector in order to meet their eligibility requirements.
The following are the eligible strategic sectors:
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Value-added processing
Forestry
Tourism Products, Attractions, Services and Facilities
Energy
Mining/mineral development
Agriculture
Cultural industries
Film and video production
Businesses in the following sectors are not eligible:
Holding companies
Most professional services
Financial services
Retail, wholesale operations, distribution operations
Passive investments
Restaurants
Business, consultation and personal services
Real estate
Gas stations