Correct. I think it's a wonderful country in a great many ways and it would be a pleasure to live there. I was recently in Toronto and was surprised to find that it has a solid startup scene. I'd never heard that about the city, I'd just assumed it was full of back-office banking jobs for techies like me. I met some potential partners there and if/when something clicks, I'll still enjoy zero rights to be colocated with a Toronto-based team. There's the possibility of getting TN status I suppose but that's intended for employees, not founders.
Probably none. But perhaps as a foreigner finding it difficult to relocate to the US you may find Canada a possible second choice, whereas right now it's just not even a possibility.
>> An initial source of candidates could be frustrated foreigners in the high-tech sector in the United States who have not been able to land resident status there.
Good question. But I'd also ask why, as an American, would you love to found a startup in Canada? What advantage over starting it in the US?