If you are planning to come to Canada to explore possible business ventures or you plan to work as a self-employed person, it is essential to know the type of visa you will receive. Although under Canadian immigration law there is no such thing as a business visa. If the purpose of your visit is business-related, you will be considered a business-visitor, and you will need a temporary resident visa for business purposes.
As a business visa applicant, you will be subject to temporary resident visa rules, and must establish that while you are in Canada, you will abide by the laws and will return to your home country at the end of your stay.