The Rise of Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Canada (w/Sylvie Ratté & Mathieu Galliot)

The Unsure Entrepreneur

In this episode of The Unsure Entrepreneur podcast, host Roger Pierce discusses immigrant entrepreneurship in Canada with two special guests from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC): Sylvie Ratté, Senior Economist, and Mathieu Galliot, Economist.

Sylvie and Mathieu share their insights on the fascinating research appearing in their recent BDC article titled, "Immigrant entrepreneurship is taking centre stage in Canada." (See link below).

In the podcast, you'll learn how immigrants are transforming the entrepreneurial landscape. For example, with 34% of all Canadian entrepreneurs being immigrants — a rate higher than other developed countries — immigrants are driving innovation, job creation, and economic growth. The economic impact of immigrant entrepreneurs is significant, as Sylvie points out in the episode: "New entrepreneurs from other countries are responsible for 25% of net job creation in Canada, compared to 17% for businesses in the private sector."
The conversation highlights the challenges newcomers face, including access to financing, building credit history, and navigating cultural and regulatory differences. Tune in to discover how immigrants are shaping the future of business in Canada and explore the valuable resources available to support them, including BDC's initiatives for newcomer entrepreneurs.

Links from the podcast:
BDC Article Immigrant entrepreneurship is taking centre stage in Canada
BDC Resources & Loans for Newcomer Entrepreneurs
BDC Entrepreneur Toolkit
BDC Business Assessments & Quizzes
Sylvie Ratté on LinkedIn
Mathieu Galliot on LinkedIn
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