Federal Investor Program

To be qualified, an applicant:

  • must be a business owner or manager
  • must have a minimum net worth of CAD$1,600,000
  • must invest CAD$800,000 for a period of five years
How to Apply

Business owner or Manager of Qualifying Business:

You must provide evidence to show that:

Either:

You have at least 2 years in previous 5-year period, owned or managed a business that meets 2 of the following requirements:

(a) Percentage of equity x # of full-time employees = at least 2 full-time employees. Example: if you own 50% of the company, then you must have at least 4 full-time employees.(0.5 x 4 =2).

(b) Percentage of equity x total annual sales = at least CAD$500,000. Example: If you own 50% of the company, then you must have CAD$1,000,000 total annual sales. (0.5 x 1,000,000 = 5,000,000).

(c) Percentage of equity x net income = at least CAD$50,000. Example: if you own 50% of the company, then you must have CAD$100,000 total net income. (0.5 x 100,000 = 50,000).

(d) Percentage of equity x net assets = at least CAD$125,000. Example: If you own 50% of the company, then you must have CAD$250,000 total net assets. (0.5 x 20,000 = 125,000).

OR

You have managed at least 5 full time employees for at least 2 years within the previous 5-year period

Net Worth CAD$1,600,000:

You must provide proof of how you obtained your Net Worth, by providing:

  • Current Bank Certification Letter
  • Evidence of Savings Balance
  • Fixed or time deposit statement (i.e. salaries)
  • Evidence of Publicly Traded Stock (if applicable)
  • Real Property Assessment
  • Financial Statements of your business to shows its value

Investment CAD$800,000:

  • The investment of CAD$800,000 will be deposited in Computershare Trust Company, they will place your investment with Federal government.
  • In exchange for the investment, the federal government will issue a 5-year CAD$800,000 guaranteed government note.
  • The funds must be invested for a period of 5 years. After 5 years, the CAD$800,000 will be fully refunded to you (if you do not require financing) with no interest.

Computershare Trust Company

Canadian International uses the services of Computershare Trust Company of Canada to:

  • hold all cash deposits in trust
  • advance required investment funds to the Federal Government
  • process any necessary refunds

Computershare is one of the largest and only global share registry/transfer agent in securities industry. All your cash payments are made directly to an account under your name with Computershare. They are also one of the approved facilitators for Federal Government. Visit Computershare Trust Company site.