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ASPIRE work-integrated learning initiative
Toronto Finance International
Access a job-matching platform where you can promote your financial services internships to post-secondary students, and where they can access exclusive business skills development resources that help them transition into your workplace.
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Accelerated Growth Service
Innovation, Science and economic Development Canada
Does your company have annual sales of at least $5 million and show promising growth? You may be eligible for the CED support program.
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Advance Payments Program (Agriculture)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Get a low-interest, repayable cash advance of up to $1 million, with interest on the first $100,000 paid by the federal government. The advance covers 50% of the expected market value of the agricultural products you will produce or have in storage for the program year.
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Advance rulings for tariff classification
Canada Border Services Agency
Get confirmation on the rate of duty that will apply to goods you plan to import.
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AgPal
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Find information on programs and services available to you in the agriculture or agri-business sector.
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Agreement for construction sector labour mobility Ontario - Québec
Ministère du Travail
Under this agreement, you are ensured equal treatment when bidding or working on construction projects in Ontario and Quebec.
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Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
International market intelligence, in-market trade expertise, international trade shows and other assistance to help agri-food exporters.
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AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Your association in the agriculture, agri-food, or agri-based products sector, including fish and seafood, could get a contribution of matching funds, up to $2.5 million/year, for projects that break down trade barriers and build market success.
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Agribusiness and Agrifood Young Entrepreneurs
Farm Credit Canada
If you are under 40 years old, get a loan of up to $1 million to launch a new business or to take your operations to the next level.
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Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing
Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
Intellectual property in environmental technology, crops, bioproducts and bioprocesses is available to be commercialized.
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Research and Development Centre Industrial Program (in French only)
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole
Do you have an agri-food business and want to test food processing methods and techniques? You could take advantage of the Centre’s facilities.
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Alberta Purchasing Connection
Alberta Government
Find opportunities to sell your products or services to the Government of Alberta and to other agencies.
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Alliance grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Need R&D help for a business problem? Get support when you partner with a university researcher and make an in-kind contribution to a project that benefits Canada.
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Alternate work arrangements and work hour reduction
Emploi Québec
Get expert advice and a contribution of up to 50% of expenses relating to implementing a work hour reduction plan for your business.
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Anges Québec Capital Fund
Anges Québec
Investments of up to $4 million for innovative companies with high growth potential and a competitive advantage.
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Apollo13 startup support program (in French only)
Apollo 13
Do you have an entrepreneurial idea to put into action or a desire to grow your business? The Apollo13 support program may be right for you.
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Applied Research and Development Grants — Industrial Partner
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Get a grant of up to $75,000, to collaborate with a college researcher on R&D projects of up to 3 years.
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Applying as a business immigrant
Immigration, Francisation et Intégration
Find all the information you need if you wish to immigrate to Quebec in order to develop your business projects.
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Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit
Canada Revenue Agency
Get a non-refundable tax credit equal to 10% of the salaries and wages paid to your apprentices, up to a maximum of $2,000/year for each apprentice.
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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card
Canada Border Services Agency
You can use this card to help you cross the border faster when you travel for business to participating countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
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BDC Advisory Services
Business Development Bank of Canada
Connect with highly experienced specialists who can help you better manage your business, increase revenues and optimize operations.
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BDC Business Transition Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get a repayable loan with terms tailored to your business if you are thinking of buying a company, making a merger or acquiring a competitor in order to expand your operations.
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BDC Buying a Business Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get an asset-based loan to acquire an existing business or the business of a competitor or supplier.
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BDC Commercial real estate financing
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get a long-term loan with terms of up to 25 years to purchase land or buildings, construct or expand premises, or replenish working capital depleted by real estate costs.
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BDC Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada
Purchase assets, start exporting, pay start-up or franchise fees and replenish working capital with a $350,000 loan if you have an existing businesses or $250,000 if you are a start-up.
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BDC Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get financing and guidance from intellectual property (IP) experts who can help you with your IP portfolios, commercialized offerings and global prospects.
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BDC Small Business Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada
Apply online for a business loan of up to $100,000 with flexible repayment terms. Use this financing to supplement cash flow, improve operations, or cover expenses for your small business.
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BDC Technology Consulting
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get fee-based consulting services to help you maximize your information and communication technology (ICT) investments.
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BDC Technology Financing
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get a loan with flexible repayment terms to cover up to 100% of the cost of investing in information and communications technology such as hardware, software and related consulting services.
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BDC Webinars
Business Development Bank of Canada
Watch free webinars delivered by BDC experts to help you make better business decisions and achieve your business goals.
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BDC Working Capital Term Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get a loan to complement your line of credit in order to boost inventory and take advantage of supplier discounts.
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BDC — Equipment Purchase Financing
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get a loan to cover up to 100% of the purchase cost of new or used equipment for your business.
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BioTalent Canada – Science Horizons Youth Internship
BioTalent Canada
Hire an intern for 6 to 12 months for an environmental science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) job and receive a subsidy of up to 50% of their salary (maximum $15,000).
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Boosted support from Farm Credit Canada
Farm Credit Canada
Get a line of credit up to $500,000 to be used for working capital, operating expenses and purchases of land and equipment.
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Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program
Investissement Québec
Non-repayable contributions of $40,000 to $250,000 covering up to 10% of project costs for existing businesses and 15% for start-ups.
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Business Opportunities: Development and Humanitarian Aid Markets
Trade Commissioner Service
Learn about export opportunities in international humanitarian and aid markets.
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Business immigration programs
Immigration and citizenship
Interested in moving to Canada to start a business? Find out if you can immigrate as a self-employed individual or receive a start-up visa.
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Business number registration
Canada Revenue Agency
Your Business Number is your single account number for dealing with the government regarding GST/HST, payroll, import/export and other activities.
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Businesses video gallery
Canada Revenue Agency
Find tax information for business owners. View a selection of online videos offered by the Canada Revenue Agency or register for other information sessions and seminars.
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Buyandsell.gc.ca — Register as a supplier
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Register your business to get a Procurement Business Number, and search for active tenders so you can bid on contracts and sell your goods and services to the federal government.
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Buyandsell.gc.ca — Tenders
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Access information on tenders issued by the Government of Canada.
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CANPASS
Canada Border Services Agency
If you are a frequent and low-risk traveller, you can apply for access to speedier and easier entry into Canada.
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CGLCC - Supplier Diversity
Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce ( CGLCC )
If your business is at least 51% LGBT+-owned, controlled, and operated, you could get help to leverage your position as a diverse supplier to other businesses.
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CGLCC - Training
Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce ( CGLCC )
Get access to courses and workshops to learn how to engage with your LGBT+ employees, business opportunities or customers.
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CGLCC- Global
Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce ( CGLCC )
Get connected with LGBT+ chambers of commerce and partnership opportunities around the world and leverage their expertise to help you do business abroad.
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CGLCC- Tourism
Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce ( CGLCC )
Get access to workshops and seminars on how to market to this lucrative demographic by creating safe spaces and meaningful experiences.
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COREX Program
Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
Get an export diagnostic and business plan, as well as help choosing trade corridors, finding suppliers and trading partners, and establishing your business.
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COVID-19 - Programme de soutien Accélération-Relance 360º (in French only)
Consortium de ressources et d'expertises coopératives
Does your group business need help to quickly strengthen or revive your business? Get up to 50 hours of expert coaching and support.
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COVID-19 and Your Business newsletter
Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada
Subscribe to receive timely information from the federal government on keeping your workers safe, receiving your vaccine and finding the support you need.
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COVID-19 – Sponsoring clinical trials
Government of Canada
Do you have medication, medical instruments or natural health products that could effectively treat or screen for COVID-19? You could be asked to take part.
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COVID-19: ExploreIP
Science and Economic Development Canada
Search this database for available patents related to COVID-19 for licensing or collaboration opportunities with public sector patent holders. Filter your search results by technology, expertise, or location.
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COVID-19: Support for tourism operators (Parks Canada)
Government of Canada
If you’re operating within the tourism industry in a Canadian national park, historic site, or marine conservation area, you could defer your payments on commercial leases or licences of occupation until September 1, 2020.
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COVID-19: Waiving tariffs on certain medical goods
Canada Border Services Agency
If your business imported certain medical items into Canada on or after May 5, 2020, including PPE (masks, gloves, garments, sterilization products), you will not have to pay tariffs on those items.
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CRA BizApp
Canada Revenue Agency
Get quick access to your business accounts via the CRA mobile web application.
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CSA Regulatory Sandbox
Canadian Securities Administrators
Your innovative fintech business could be eligible for an expedited process to test your products, services, or applications in the market.
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Calling all manufacturers to support COVID-19 efforts
Government of Canada
If you are a Canadian manufacturer or a business that can help Canada meet the need for medical supplies, we need your help.
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Calling all suppliers to support COVID-19 efforts
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Are you a business that can supply products and services in support of Canada's response to COVID-19? We need items such as masks, gloves, gowns, hand sanitizer, and services such as security, nursing, food, laundry, accommodation maintenance and IT support.
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CanCOVID
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
If your organization is working directly on solutions for the COVID-19 crisis, you could access facilities, R&D collaborations and more by joining this rapid-response network that brings health, science and policy researchers together.
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Canada Book Fund Publishing Support
Canadian Heritage
Contributions for ongoing production, marketing and distribution of Canadian-authored books, in Canada and globally.
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Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Internships
Canadian Heritage
Contributions of up to $22,500 (typically $15,000) for internships in the book publishing, distribution, marketing, wholesale or retail sectors representing Canadian authors.
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Canada Brand
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Branding, graphics, photos and other content to help you brand your Canadian food and agriculture products as Canadian.
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Canada Consumer Product Safety Act
Government of Canada
If you manufacture, import, distribute or sell products, find out what you need to do to ensure that your products are safe.
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Canada Council for the Arts — Prize
Canada Council for the Arts
You could be awarded with financial and other types of prizes from a variety of categories for the arts, literature, architecture and music, in recognition of your quest for innovation and excellence.
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Canada Feature Film Fund
Telefilm Canada
Financing for Canadian film producers to develop, produce and market movies in English or French in Canada and internationally.
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Canada Media Fund
Canada Media Fund
Financial support for the development of innovative and new Canadian content, including digital content, content representing minority groups and content destined for export markets.
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Canada Periodical Fund: Aid to Publishers
Canadian Heritage
Financial assistance of up to $1.5 million for Canadian print magazines, non-daily newspapers and digital periodicals.
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Canada Tariff Finder
Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Get up-to-date tariff information for specific products and countries where Canada has a Free Trade Agreement. Compare rates for multiple products or countries to improve your cost forecasting and identify your best options.
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Canada's anti-spam legislation
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Get information on Canada's new Anti-Spam Law and how it affects your business
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Canadian Agricultural Loans Act program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Get a loan of up to $500,000 to establish, improve and develop your farm—or up to $3 million for your co-operative to process, distribute and market agricultural goods.
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Canadian Commercial Corporation
Canadian Commercial Corporation
Connect with foreign government buyers and the Canadian government when pursuing government procurement leads in another country.
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Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit
Canada Revenue Agency
Refundable tax credit of 25% of qualified Canadian labour expenses on Canadian film and video production.
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Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation
Natural resources Canada
Get a contribution of up to $40,000 to cover 50% of the costs of an energy management project, or a process integration and computational fluid dynamics study.
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Canadian Signature Experiences
Destination Canada
Your tourism business can apply to have a signature experience package promoted around the world.
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Canadian Technology Accelerators
Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Get mentoring, workspace in foreign markets and introductions to potential partners, investors and customers in the clean-tech, information and communications technology (ICT) and life sciences sectors.
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Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Help to prepare your business for international markets, assess your organization’s potential, find contacts and resolve problems.
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Centralized professional services ePortal
public Services and Procurement Canada
If you are a professional or a specialist, you can register your company in this database to conduct business with the Government of Canada.
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Certifications - BDC
Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC's experts can help you achieve internationally recognized certifications that give your company a competitive edge.
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Clean Growth Hub
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada / Natural Resources Canada
Get advice from a team of experts from across government that can help you find and understand what programs and services may be right for you.
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Cleantech Global
Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Attend a workshop to learn about government programs and services that will help you capitalize on growing global market opportunities.
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Coaching and strategic advice
Investissement Québec
Take advantage of this free program and receive support on management, marketing, finances, human resources, technology, export, production and more.
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College and Community social innovation Fund
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Your business can partner with college researchers who are eligible to apply for grants for social innovation projects that are conducted in partnership with public, private or not-for-profit sector organizations.
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Consulting services — Quebec
Info entrepreneurs
Benefit from the advice of business plan expert, accountant or lawyer in order to carry out your business project or better manage your business.
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Contract Services
Department of Highways and Public Works
You can access information on Government of Yukon's contracting process and find out about current and anticipated tenders.
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Copyright
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Learn about, search or apply for registration for copyright for literary, artistic, dramatic and musical creations.
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Creation of a human resources department
Emploi Québec
If your business is expanding, get money to cover up to 50% of the costs of hiring an HRM professional to analyze your company's needs and help you set up a human resources department.
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Crop Inputs
Farm Credit Canada
Get credit at a crop input retailer to purchase the inputs you need and pay after you sell your crops.
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Current Tenders — Nova Scotia
Procurement Services
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
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Customized Products and Services
Statistics Canada
Get all the data your business needs with custom surveys and data, maps, research and analysis, consulting services, statistical training and more.
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Customs Self Assessment Program
Canada Border Services Agency
Importers, carriers and registered drivers may be able to reduce the time and cost of doing business with the Canada Border Services Agency.
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CyberSecure Canada certification mark
Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Get certification from the federal government for complying with baseline cyber security controls, such as having an incident response plan, securely configured devices and software, and employee awareness training. The certification mark lets your customers, investors, partners and suppliers know that you have decreased the risk of cyber threats to your business.
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DRDC Defence Research Partnerships
Defence Research and Development Canada
Collaboration opportunities internationally and in Canada, research contracts, facilities and technology licensing for defence research and technology.
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Dairy Innovation Program (DIP)
Canadian Dairy Commission
Benefit from continued access to the milk you need to produce innovative dairy products without affecting your existing provincial milk supply allotment.
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Destination Canada Resources
Destination Canada
Get valuable insights on Canadian branding, developing content and working with the media to promote your Canadian tourism products.
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Development of E-Business Tax Credit
Investissement Québec
Tax credit of 30% (24% refundable and 6% non-refundable) for information technology (IT) sector salaries up to a maximum of $25,000 per employee working on e-business activities.
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Developmental Licences Playbook
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Apply for a developmental licence that provides access to wireless spectrum to test and validate innovative solutions in health care, transportation, smart cities, manufacturing, agriculture, public safety and more.
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Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)
CANARIE
Tech entrepreneurs can get one year of free cloud-based resources for development, testing and trials.
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Direct deposit
Canada Revenue Agency
You can sign up to receive tax and payroll refunds in a more timely and convenient manner.
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Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia
Procurement Services
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
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E-services for businesses
Canada Revenue Agency
You could save time and paper by using electronic services to handle tax filing and payment.
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EDC Trade Advisor
Export Development Canada
Looking to grow internationally or diversify into new markets? A trade advisor can help you navigate a variety of options, providing you with market information, connecting you with other experts, and helping you start exporting quickly.
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EDC — Company InSight
Export Development Canada
Get expert help and access data-driven insights to support your research and help you make informed decisions about doing business in international markets with agents, buyers, customers, distributors and partners.
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EDC — Export Help
Export Development Canada
Get export information, referrals to relevant business partners and answers to your questions about going global from a Trade Advisor. Advisors draw on their expertise and market know-how to help you find the resources best suited to your business to help you succeed abroad.
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EDC — Export Help Hub
Export Development Canada
Find the trade information you need from export advisors, in order to grow your business in new markets such as the U.S., European Union and Mexico. Get answers to questions about customs, financing, paying taxes and more.
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EDC — Select Credit Insurance
Export Development Canada
Get fast short-term solutions to cover up to 90% of your insured losses, if your customer doesn't pay.
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EDC — Structured and Project Finance
Export Development Canada
Are you undertaking a long-term, capital-intensive project? Get financing, step-by-step guidance, market intelligence and expertise across a range of sectors, including renewables and sustainable technologies, energy, infrastructure, and extractive industries.
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ENERGY STAR certification
Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN)
If your business produces or supports energy efficient products and systems, you could qualify for ENERGY STAR certification.
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ESSOR — Forestry Business
Investissement Québec
Guarantee on loans of up to $1 million to purchase high-performance forestry equipment for your harvesting, loading, transporting or silviculture business.
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ESSOR — Investment
Investissement Québec
Get a loan of $100,000 or more for manufacturing-innovation projects and $250,000 or more for the creation of a new business or expansion/modernization of an existing business.
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ESSOR — Steel and aluminum
Investissement Québec
Get loans and loan guarantees to cover 75% of special tariffs placed on your steel and aluminum export products, at 25% and 10%, respectively, for a maximum duration of 10 years.
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Economic Diversification Fund - MRC des Appalaches
Investissement Québec
Get a loan to help cover the costs of a business development project in the MRC des Appalaches that improves business productivity and competitiveness.
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Economic Diversification Fund — Central Quebec and La Mauricie
Investissement Québec
Contributions or loans for business development projects in central Quebec or the Mauricie.
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Economic Diversification Fund — MRC des Sources
Investissement Québec
Contributions or loans for business development projects in the MRC des Sources region of Quebec.
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Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities (PRIIME)
Emploi Québec
Wage subsidy for up to 52 weeks for employers who hire immigrants or visible minorities for a first experience in their field in a sustainable job.
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Employment integration — Wage subsidies
Emploi Québec
Hire someone on income security or employment insurance to qualify for a wage subsidy of up to 30 weeks for private sector businesses and longer periods for social enterprises.
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Enhanced Work-Sharing program
Employment and Social Development Canada
If your employees are eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, and your business is suffering a downturn due to COVID-19, you can apply for a work-sharing agreement. The agreement would allow your employees to work a temporarily reduced work week while receiving EI benefits.
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Entreprendre en région (in French only)
Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du Québec
If you are an immigrant entrepreneur, you can take part in information and networking activities to identify regional business opportunities.
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Environmental Solutions
Farm Credit Canada
Get a pre-approved line of credit to make environmental upgrades to your farm.
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Environmental technology verification
ETV CanadaI
Find out how you can get your new environmental technology accepted, both nationally and internationally.
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Essential Services Contingency Reserve
Public Services and Procurement Canada
If you’re an essential business and can’t get personal protective equipment for your workers through other means, you can purchase from Canada’s reserve on a cost-recovery basis.
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ExploreIP
Science and Economic Development Canada
Search by technology, expertise, location or related patents to find Canadian-owned licensable patents.
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Export Distribution Centre Program
Canada Revenue Agency
If your non-manufacturing business adds limited value to goods destined for export, you could be exempt from paying GST/HST on certain imports.
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Exporters of Processing Services Program
Department of Finance Canada
Your Canadian manufacturing service company may qualify to import certain goods without paying GST or HST if those goods are later exported.
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Express Entry
Immigration and citizenship
Express Entry aims to facilitate matches between Canadian businesses and skilled immigrants who wish to work in Canada permanently.
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FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry
Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings
Get funding for the production and marketing of English-language Canadian sound recordings, domestic and international touring and showcasing, and more.
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FIJE Fund
Centre d'Aide aux Entreprises Haute-Yamaska et région
If you are a woman, a young person under 39 years of age or an immigrant, you may be eligible for a business loan of up to $50,000 at a rate of prime +3%.
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FULL Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training BEST
The Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship
Access training in proposal writing, strategic planning, financial literacy, leadership, and more.
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Farm Debt Mediation Service
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Are you a farmer having trouble meeting financial obligations? Access free and confidential mediation services where you and your creditor(s) meet together with a neutral third party who can help you reach a mutually acceptable solution.
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Farm Equipment Financing
Farm Credit Canada
Finance new or used equipment through hundreds of dealerships across Canada.
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Farm Land and Buildings Financing
Farm Credit Canada
Use this loan to help purchase new land or expand a farm operation by adding a new building.
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Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit
Canadian Heritage
Tax credit of 16% on salaries and wages paid to Canadian residents working on a film or video production in Canada.
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Fondation des artistes aid (in French only)
Fondation des artistes
Do you work in the Quebec arts scene and are having financial difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic? The Fondation des artistes may be able to help.
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Forestry Financing
La Financière agricole
Get low interest rate loans and assistance resources for forestry projects.
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Free and Secure Trade
Canada Border Services Agency
Get pre-approved to move low-risk goods faster through the Canada-U.S. border.
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Funded Networks of Centres of Excellence
Networks of Centres of Excellence
Canada’s brightest research, development and entrepreneurial talent have come together to address industry challenges – and you can leverage the results.
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Funding to collaborate on health research
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Get access to a variety of funding and health research collaboration opportunities in Canada and globally.
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Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle
Futurpreneur Canada
If you're a young professional (18 to 39 years old) with a full-time job, you can get up to $15,000 and mentoring to launch or grow a side business.
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GO Talent
Information and Communications Technology Council
Use the e-Talent Canada platform to recruit qualified internationally educated IT professionals who are within days, weeks or months of arriving in Canada as permanent residents.
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Genome Canada
Genome Canada
Your not-for-profit organization could get funding for R&D projects in genomics related to agriculture, energy, environment, fisheries, forestry, health and mining.
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Global Bid Opportunity Finder
Canadian Commercial Corporation
Use this web-based application, exclusive to Canadian companies, to search through, evaluate and bid on opportunities from around the world.
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Government procurement - Quebec
Secrétariat du Conseil du trésor
Find the information you need to do business with the Government of Quebec and benefit from Quebec government contracts.
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Greening Freight Programs
Natural Resources Canada
Find out how to make your fleet or trucking business more productive and how to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
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Group benefits plan for SMEs
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
The Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal invites SMEs to take advantage of the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, the largest group of its kind in Canada.
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Housing Internship Initiative for First Nations and Inuit Youth
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Wage subsidy for Indigenous businesses and other Indigenous organizations that give First Nations and Inuit youth work experience or on-the-job training in the housing sector.
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Human resources management support
Emploi Québec
Get expertise on human resources management, including an assessment, coaching, consultation, and management support.
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INNO-CENTRE – IndiceF
Inno-Cnetre
If your business is managed or owned by women, you can get access to complimentary advice and expertise to support its growth and performance objectives.
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IP for Business
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Access a selection of free online and in-person seminars, tools and resource materials or speak with an expert to help you protect your intellectual property and use it as a strategic asset for your business.
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Industrial Agreement Programs
Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
Get a fixed sum of $1,200 or $1,500 for a trip to France and certain other European regions to acquire knowledge or intellectual property or to collaborate on R&D.
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Industrial Designs
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Learn about and search for industrial designs or apply for registration to protect the original visual features of a product.
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Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Advisory Services
National Research Council Canada
Get expert advice from concept to commercialization in areas like patent searches, strategic intelligence and technology.
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Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Financial Assistance
National Research Council Canada
Get a non-repayable contribution to develop, adopt or adapt new or improved technologies at any stage of innovation.
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Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Youth Employment Program
National Research Council Canada
Get financial assistance to help cover the cost of hiring a post-secondary graduate (15 to 30 years old) for 6 to 12 months to work on projects with R&D, engineering, multimedia or market analysis components or the development of a new product or process.
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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Quebec
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
If you're developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. Our advisors are former entrepreneurs with established networks in both private and public sectors, and can help put you in touch with specialists in finance, technical advice and foreign market expertise, to help your business grow from here. Innovation Advisors help companies that are incorporated for profit in Canada. Is this you?
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Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Get your product or service innovation tested and gain valuable feedback before taking it to market. You may also be eligible for funding where available, and where there is a significant level of interest in testing your innovation.
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Innovexport Fund
Fonds Innovexport
Get an equity or quasi-equity investment between $50,000 and $1 millon dollars as an initial disbursement for your project, with possible additional investments up to a maximum of $3 million.
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Integrated Circuit Topographies
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Learn about or apply for registration for your integrated circuit topographies.
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Intellectual property licensing
National Research Council Canada
You can partner with R&D experts to commercialize their existing patented technologies.
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International trade and investment
Business and industry Canada
Find resources to help support your trade activities, especially if you are new to importing or exporting.
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Job Bank
Service Canada
Post jobs in the Job Bank and find qualified candidates to fill positions.
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Job creation assistance (in French only)
Emploi Québec
Receive technical and financial assistance to meet your new workforce needs.
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Le français, ça compte!
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
Does your company have 50 employees or less? Le français, ça compte! program offers practical tools and relevant references to help you successfully make the digital shift to French.
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Liaison Officer Service
Canada Revenue Agency
Request in-person support and guidance at key moments in your business’ life cycle to help you understand and meet your tax obligations.
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Listen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects
Library and Archives Canada
Build the skills, knowledge and resources needed to digitize and preserve documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures.
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Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects
Library and Archives Canada
Build the skills, knowledge and resources needed to digitize and preserve documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures.
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Livestock Financing
Farm Credit Canada
Get credit at a livestock supplier to purchase cattle.
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MERX — Canadian Public Tenders
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Find opportunities to sell your products or services to provincial governments and other organizations using the MERX system.
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MUSICACTION
Musicaction
Get funding for the production and marketing of French-language Canadian sound recordings, domestic and international touring and showcasing, and more.
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Magnet — Export Growth Portal
Magnet
Use this free export business portal to match your business with relevant events and opportunities based on your export readiness, sector, location and goals. Get timely email updates about resources and services from export experts, and access a customizable dashboard.
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Magnet — Talent Acquisition
Magnet<
Find talent with the right skills and qualifications by using a specialized recruitment model that promotes diversity and supports bias-free recruitment strategies. Build top talent funnels for your medium to long-term needs.
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Make your business a model of sustainable mobility
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
Get mentoring to help develop sustainable mobility measures and benefit from positive exposure for your business and increased employee productivity.
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Managing my business
Entrepreneuriat Québec
Leverage this training and develop your skills in finance, marketing, sales, time management and human resources.
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MicroEntreprendre
MicroEntreprendre
Quebec entrepreneurs who are unable to obtain financing in conventional financing networks can obtain loans of $2 000 to $20,000 and support.
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Mitacs Accelerate
Mitacs
Stretch your $7,500 investment and expand your R&D potential by collaborating with faculty, college students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows on your company's complex research challenges.
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MontréalCulteurs (in French only)
Laboratoire sur l’agriculture urbaine (AU/LAB)
Take advantage of a coaching, incubation and networking program to facilitate the establishment of a commercial urban farm and social economy in Montreal.
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Mortgage Payment Deferral
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
If you have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for deferred payments on your insured home mortgage, for a specified amount of time, through your lender.
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Mozzarella used in restaurant pizza
Canadian Dairy Commission
Canadian pizza restaurants can apply to obtain mozzarella for pizzas at a discounted price from distributors and/or manufacturers of mozzarella.
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My online business (in French only)
Association québécoise des technologies et École des entrepreneurs du Québec
Take advantage of a personalized diagnosis, expert support and customized training to accelerate the digital transformation of your company.
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NEXUS
Canada Border Services Agency
You can use this card to help you cross the Canada-U.S. border faster when you travel for business.
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NRC Research Facilities
National Research Council Canada
Test and improve your innovative products and technologies by reserving time in these research facilities and with industry experts.
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NRC-IRAP Innovation Assistance Program
National Research Council Canada
If your incorporated, early-stage business has fewer than 500 employees, is pursuing technology-driven innovation and is not eligible for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, you can get a wage subsidy for your employees for up to 12 weeks during COVID-19.
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NUANS Corporate name search
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Compare your proposed business name to the names of existing businesses to see if it is unique.
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National Research Counsil Canada Programs
National Research Council Canada
If you are looking for ways to commercialize your R&D, learn about a variety of collaborative research opportunities with the National Research Council.
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National workplace accessibility
Government of Canada
Get resources through community organizations to help improve workplace accessibility, work-from-home arrangements for employees, and online training opportunities in response to COVID-19.
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Not-for-profit corporations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Discover how to incorporate and run your not-for-profit organization at the federal level.
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OSME — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Want to understand how to sell to the Government of Canada? Access free seminars and webinars, or speak with an expert about the contracting process and how to find opportunities.
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Objective Growth - Sales and Marketing - BDC
Business Development Bank of Canada
Boost your chances of success in national and foreign markets by analyzing your potential for growth.
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Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
If you are considering declaring bankruptcy or are a creditor, get the information you need to best manage your situation.
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Operational efficiency advisory services - BDC
Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC's Operational Efficiency Program offers a complete solution to help prepare your business for long-term success.
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PPE Supply Hub
Government of Canada
Whether you’re selling personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic, or looking for PPE to protect your workers, you can use this hub that connects buyers and sellers.
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Partnerships Options for Companies
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
You could get help with your Canadian research and development projects in natural sciences or engineering from colleges and universities in Canada.
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Partnerships in Innovation and Technology (PIVOT) Program
Bank of Canada
You could grow your business by partnering with a central bank to find innovative solutions to unique challenges, using digital tools and technology.
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Patent
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Learn about, search for or apply for registration of a patent, which gives you exclusive rights over products and processes that you invent.
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Patent Prosecution Highway
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Fast-track your patent application in a participating country once another participating country's IP office has approved your claim.
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People Outside Safely Together (POST) Promise
POST Promise Corporation
Get specialized training and a communication toolkit to help ensure the safety of your business for customers and employees as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Display the POST Promise logo to show your commitment to the cause.
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Podium Transport (in French only)
STIQ
Does your business operate in the land transportation sector? If so, you could benefit from a support program designed to accelerate its growth.
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Price Pooling Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Protection against declines in market prices for agricultural goods.
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Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business
Indigenous Services Canada
Register as an Indigenous supplier and get access to procurement opportunities specifically for Indigenous businesses.
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Procurement Support for Businesses
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Get information about selling your goods and services to the Government of Canada.
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Productivity innovation – Support (in French only)
Investissement Québec
Do you have a Quebec business and want to put in place innovative initiatives to drive competitiveness and accelerate growth? You could receive support from Investissement Québec to implement them.
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Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1
Investissement Québec
Get a loan or loan guarantee between $150,000 and $5 million to cover up to 60% of project costs to boost the region's potential to attract tourists from other parts of Canada and abroad.
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Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 2
Investissement Québec
Get a term loan between $100,000 and $5 million to cover up to 80% of the eligible costs of a renovation project for your establishment. You must secure a contribution from private sources to cover at least 20% of the total costs.
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Programme Pollinisation (in French only)
La Serre
Get help with your web marketing strategy and accounting for your business launch project.
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Project Financing
Investissement Québec
Loans, loan guarantees or capital investments of $50,000 and up for projects involving expansion, exporting, modernization, innovation, buildings and equipment, marketing and more.
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Proximité Program — Stream 1
Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec
Contribution of up to $50,000 for agrifood companies to research local-food marketing methods, consumer needs, and consumer education and outreach.
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Proximité Program — Stream 2
Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec
If you are an agricultural producer or an artisanal processor, you could get a financial contribution to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $25,000, for the implementation of a marketing plan that allows you to better meet the needs of consumers, particularly when it comes to local markets.
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Quantum Leap
CQDM — Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery
Get a grant between $500,000 and $2 million for R&D related to innovative technologies, tools and platforms that facilitate the drug discovery/development process and new therapeutic approaches.
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Quebec International — International recruiting
Québec International
Access a network of experts to help you hire international talent for your business. Attend workshops, networking events and recruiting missions.
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Quebec International — Selling and Exporting: Set your sights on the world
Québec International
Get personalized coaching and expertise in marketing, e-commerce and exporting in Canada and abroad to increase your sales opportunities and reduce risks.
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Quebec International — Set up or expand a business
Québec International
Get advice to set up or expand a business in Québec City, from experts with knowledge of the regional economy.
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R&D collaboration with the CRC
Communications Research Centre Canada
You could license communication technologies that are ready for commercial exploitation and take advantage of collaboration opportunities.
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Record of Employment on the Web (ROE Web)
Employment and Social Development Canada.
Use this secure application to create, submit and print Records of Employment (ROEs) via the Internet in preparation for the interruption of employee earnings
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Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support
Government of Canada
If the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting your operations, contact your local Regional Development Agency office to get a review of your situation and guidance on getting funding, support and/or flexible arrangements, on a case-by-case basis.
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Regional export promotion organizations (ORPEX)
Investissement Québec
Regional organizations provide export coaching, training and assistance.<
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Registering for charitable status
Canada Revenue Agency
Find out whether your organization meets the criteria needed for you to register it as a charity.
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Relief for broadcasters
Government of Canada
If you are a radio or television broadcaster in Canada, you will not be required to pay Part I licence fees for the 2020–21 fiscal year. These charges are being waived due to COVID-19, and the CRTC will receive an equivalent amount to the waived fees from the federal government in order to support CRTC’s operations.
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Request for Tenders/Proposals — Nunavut
Department of Community and Government Services
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
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Research Consortium Tax Credit
Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
Private-sector partners creating a non-profit consortium for cooperative, pre-competitive research can get a tax credit of 30% applicable on 80% of the costs.<
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Research Facilities Navigator
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Access a directory of research facilities in universities, colleges, hospitals, and federal institutions across Canada where businesses can access specialized equipment, research services and expertise.
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Revenu Québec : Assistance program for SMEs
Revenu Québec
Personalized support to answer your questions about tax returns, source deductions, consumption taxes and income taxes.
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SELECT
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Do you have a construction, architectural or engineering services business? Register in this database to become an approved supplier to the Government of Canada.
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SOCCA – Support and coaching
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
If you’re an Indigenous business owner, you can access loans, consulting services, and help with developing a project through the Native Commercial Credit Corporation.
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SSHRC Business Partners
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Find potential partners in social sciences and humanities research to develop cutting-edge ideas and solutions to enhance your products and services, expand your markets and increase your productivity.
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SaskTenders
Ministry of Central Services
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
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Sector Gateway
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
Do you have a business in the Greater Montreal area and are looking for workers? Take advantage of a professional match with talent from diverse backgrounds.
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Selling to the Manitoba Government
Manitoba Infrastructure
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
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Small Business Deduction
Canada Revenue Agency
Get a reduced tax rate if you own a Canadian-controlled private corporation with revenues of less than $500,000.
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Soft Landing Program
Canadian Digital Media Network
Get up to $4,000 to offset travel and accommodations costs to open new markets, close international sales, and secure investments abroad.
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Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings
Canada Post
Response rates to direct mail are 30X greater than email. Save up to 15% and get your promotional materials quickly and easily into the mailboxes of Canadians.
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Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts
Canada Post
Save up to 34% on business shipping expenses and get next-day delivery on domestic and international shipping.
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Soutien aux exportations bioalimentaires
Agri-Food Export Group Québec-Canada
Get a financial contribution of up to $80,000 covering up to 50% of eligible expenses for specific activities that help strengthen your company's export capacity and diversify your markets outside Quebec.
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Special Milk Class Permit Program
Canadian Dairy Commission
Milk at a discounted price for Canadian food processors who use dairy ingredients in their products.
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StartUp30 Program (in French only)
StartUp30
Are you in the pre-launch phase of your business and need a leg up? The StartUp30 program could help you achieve your goals.
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Student Work Placement Program
Employment and Social Development Canada
Subsidy of $5,000 to $7,000 to hire post-secondary students studying science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) for a placement.
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Support for Montréal’s SMEs (in French only)
STIQ
Manufacturing SMEs on the island of Montréal could benefit from the STIQ’s support for their maintenance and recovery activities during the pandemic.
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Support for the publishing and news sectors (in French only)
Canadian Heritage
Get support for your publishing or news organization to ensure that Canadians continue to get reliable information throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Support measures include a simplified application and approval process for the Canada Book Fund and Canada Periodical Fund in 2020-21, as well as the establishment of a new advisory board to help determine your organization’s eligibility regarding new journalism tax measures. More details to come.
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Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research
Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
Refundable tax credit of up to 30% for R&D work conducted in partnership with another private company.
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Tax Credit for Salaries and Wages R&D
Revenu Québec
Tax credit of 14 to 30% of labour costs for scientific research and experimental development expenditures in Quebec.
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Tax Holiday for Foreign Experts
Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
Attract recognized foreign experts who are highly qualified in the implementation of innovation projects to work in Quebec. They will receive a tax holiday ranging from 100% of taxable income in the first year, to 25% in the fifth year.
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Tax holiday for foreign researcher salaries in Quebec
Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
Attract highly skilled foreign researchers to work on SR&ED projects in Quebec by offering them a tax holiday ranging from 100% coverage of their taxable earnings in the first two years to 25% coverage in the fifth year.
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Technoclimat Program
Transition énergétique Québec
Contribution for projects related to energy efficiency, renewable energies, bioenergy or reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Employment and Social Development Canada
Learn how you can hire a foreign worker on a temporary basis when Canadian citizens and permanent residents are not available to do the job.
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Tenders Online — New Brunswick Opportunities Network
Service New Brunswick
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
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Tenders — Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Public Procurement Agency
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
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Tenders — Prince Edward Island Tenders
Department of Finance
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
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The Deep Space Food Challenge
Impact Canada
Participate in a challenge to create novel food production technologies or systems. You'll need to design something that requires minimal inputs to produce safe, nutritious, and palatable food for long-duration space missions, and which also have potential to benefit people on Earth.
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Tourism toolkits
Destination Canada
Use these free toolkits to grow and market your Canadian tourism business.
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Trade Accelerator Program
World Trade Centre Toronto
Access to Canada’s top exporting advisors, resources and contacts, as well as the opportunity to work with industry leaders to build and implement a comprehensive export plan.
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Trade and investment agreements
Global Affairs Canada
Learn about the agreements that can help protect your investments abroad.
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Trademarks
Canadian Intellectual Property Office<
Learn about, search or apply for the registration or renewal of a trademark to distinctly identify your business and protect your intellectual property in Canada and abroad.
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Transformation numérique program (in French only)
CIETECH
Are you a merchant who wants to initiate a digital transformation in your business? You could receive 15 hours of support for a low price.
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Un emploi en sol québécois (in French only)
Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
Get support for hiring newcomers for your jobs in the region.
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Voluntary Disclosures Program
Canada Revenue Agency
Have you made mistakes on past tax forms? If you come forward voluntarily, you may avoid being penalized or prosecuted.
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Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Join a national resource platform and get access to financing, talent, networks and expertise to help start or grow your business.
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Work Force Reduction program due to downsizing
Employment and Socila Development Canada
Learn about employment insurance options for employees who voluntarily leave your business to preserve the jobs of co-workers.
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Work-Sharing Program
Employment and social Development Canada
If business is slow, you can offer at least 2 of your core workers a temporarily-reduced work week instead of laying them off.
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Workplace screening of employees
Government of Canada
Get free rapid tests to help identify employees who may be infected with COVID-19 but have no symptoms. Rapid tests are safe, easy to administer and provide results in 15 minutes.
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Young Canada Works at Building Careers in English and French
Canadian Heritage
Get a wage subsidy of up to $13,000 to cover the costs of an international internship of 4 to 12 months (30 to 40 hours per week).
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Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit
Canadian Heritage
Get a wage subsidy to cover 50% of the costs of paying a summer student to work 30–40 hours a week for 16 weeks, if you operate a for-profit business.
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Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Canadian Heritage
Subsidy covering 70% of wages to hire summer students for 16 weeks (30 to 40 hours per week) in not-for-profit organizations.
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Young Farmers
Farm Credit Canada
Loans for agricultural producers under age 40 to start a farm or take it to the next level.
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Yukon bids&tenders
Department of Highways and Public Works
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
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emerit tourism training and certification
Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council
Find online training focused on the best practices and standards in various roles within the tourism industry.