Expert Observers: Visa Bill

Talented Entrepreneurs Dept: Many nations around the world are jumping forward to compete for talented entrepreneurs in the knowledge-based sector - such as those with software engineering skills - but so far, Canada is standing on the sidelines, according to Vancouver Sun. They're proposing a "Startup Visa Bill" that would reduce the amount of personal funds $300,000 that entrepreneurs need to begin the process to become Canadians, and the requirement that they have a minimum of two years' experience heading a company and tweaking Canada's immigration laws would boost the nation's chances of becoming a global hub for hightech business, according to some expert observers. A British Columbia-based advocacy group, which has backing from some prominent Vancouver tech investors, is urging the government to make it easier for immigrants with science and technology skills to move here and create new businesses. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.