• Entrepreneurs and family business owners join exploratory visits to learn about Canadian markets, regulations, and possible partnerships.

• They study supply chains, explore co-investment, and test new product exchanges, while also discovering Canadian communities where their businesses could thrive.

• Their success stories encourage more responsible migration pathways — from temporary exchanges to permanent investment-driven immigration.

Connection: Family businesses become the economic bridge that complements the social and cultural exchanges of students and planners. They help turn friendship and sister-city agreements into practical trade and investment opportunities.