Managing Partner, Stephen Green shared his insights with the Globe and Mail on IRCC’s decision to pause the Start-up Visa Program, noting that lengthy processing times and policy uncertainty are undermining Canada’s ability to attract and retain innovative entrepreneurs.
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7 January 2026
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Managing Partner, Stephen Green shared his insights with the Globe and Mail on IRCC’s decision to pause the Start-up Visa Program...