This category may be used by business persons in the U.S. or Mexico who own or have a controlling interest in a company or other business enterprise to be, or which already is, established in Canada. Substantial trade or investment must be involved. The range of entrepreneurial activity is potentially unlimited. An employment authorization is required. This means that Canadian employers do not need to have a job offer approved by a Human Resources Centre to employ a U.S. or Mexican business person.
General provisions governing temporary entry are also applicable to citizens of the three countries.
Under the GATS, Canada has made commitments to allow market access for foreign service providers in specified sectors. The GATS commitments apply to over 130 nations.