Government Programs

Whether you're looking for new business financing or for financing for your established small business, the Canada Small Business Financing Program is a good deal. Here are the details of this federal small business loan program and how your Canadian small business can apply.

The SR&ED tax credit program is a great deal for Canadian businesses – and it’s not just for corporations or high-tech businesses. Find out how this Research and Development (R&D) tax incentive might apply to your business.

If you're starting a business and looking for small business grants in Canada, you have to check out the federal government's Self-Employment Program. It's one of the best small business grants in Canada, providing business start up money and so much more for those who qualify. Find out what the Self-Employment Program offers and if it's for you...

The purpose of Canada's Small Business Internship Program is "to support SMEs in their efforts to adopt ecommerce practices in their business process" and to develop opportunities for youth, which means, as an employer, you can get a full-time employee for 420 hours. Here are the details.

This federal government agency provides information on how to start, maintain and expand a small business, and works to improve the economy of Atlantic Canadian communities through the successful development of business and job opportunities.

The Business Development Bank of Canada offers small business loans for start ups, helping your new business have the working capital it needs, acquire fixed assets, or pay marketing and start up costs. They'll also loan money to buy a franchise.

This government financial loan guarantee program designed to give farmers easier access to credit finances farm improvements and funds the processing, distribution and marketing of farm products. Individual farmers can receive up to 80% financing (beginning farmers up to 90% financing) to a maximum of $500,000 for real property assets or up to $350,000 for all other eligible assets. Farm products marketing co-operatives can apply for financing up to $3 million.

Information for Canadian companies interested in exporting, importing or doing business abroad. News, trade information, travel assistance, contacts and more. An excellent resource for doing international business.

For would-be youth entrepreneurs and first time small business owners in Atlantic Canada, the Seed Capital Program provides loans up to $20,000 to help start, expand or improve a small business. Loans for specialized training and business counseling are also available.

An excellent resource for small and medium sized businesses in the Western provinces. One-stop small business resource centre offers information and assistance with business planning and development, accessing capital, exporting, and selling to government markets.