1. Create your business
Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program
Martin Family Initiative
If you are an entrepreneurial aboriginal student entering the last 2 years of high school, you could learn how to create a product-based and service-driven business with help from experienced business mentors, including Indigenous business owners.
Your training will include:
- Curriculum based on provincial business courses, supplemented with Indigenous content
- Case studies and examples of successful Canadian Indigenous business leaders
- Guest speakers, field trips to businesses, competitions, and simulations
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AgPal
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
If your business operates in the agriculture or agri-business industry, this tool offers information on government programs and services that can help you start, manage, and grow your business.
Simply enter information about your location and business type to get a customized list of the resources available to you from different levels of government.
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Apollo13
- 226 Saint-Joseph Street, East
- Quebec, Québec
- G1K 3A9
Services offered:
Coaching - Growth - Start-up - Financing - Business plan - Networking
Applying as a business immigrant
Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Diversité et de l'Inclusion
Do you want to settle in Quebec? If so, you will find the information you need and the procedure to follow for eligibility as a business class nominee.
To be selected, you must meet the requirements of one of three immigration programs for business people:
- Investor, if you have experience in management and are willing and able to make an investment of $800,000.
- Entrepreneur, if you wish to create or buy a business.
- Self-Employed Worker, if you plan on practising a profession or trade for yourself.
Other conditions apply.
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Association de la construction du Québec
- 9200, Métropolitain boulevard East
- Montreal, Québec
- H1K 4L2
Services offered:
Coaching - Growth - Start-up - Sustainable Development - Training - Management - Mentoring - Networking - Consulting Services - RBQ License Training
BDC Advisory services
Business Development Bank of Canada
Find out how this network of professional business advisers can help you assess, plan and implement cost-effective solutions for your business' development.
BDC provides the following services:
- Advice for managing your business including strategic planning, financial planning and assessing your business potential
- Market research, marketing plans, export planning and website evaluations
- Improving the efficiency of your business (optimize processes and reduce waste, ISO 9000 and ISO 14000)
- Managing human resources (hiring, developing and retaining staff)
- Innovation (technology and innovation planning)
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Business Number (BN)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Your Business Number is a nine-digit account number that identifies your business to federal, provincial, and municipal governments. You can open several different accounts for your business through a single registration. The accounts include:
- GST/HST
- Payroll deductions
- Corporate income tax
- Import/export
Businesses located in Quebec must register for the GST/HST with Revenu Québec. There may be additional business registration requirements in your province or territory.
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Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Visit the Canadian Intellectual Property Office website to learn about intellectual property and how to use various IP mechanisms to safeguard your original ideas, inventions and artistic creations. The site includes descriptions, tutorials, application forms and databases relating to:
- Patents
- Trade-marks
- Copyrights
- Industrial design
- Integrated circuit topographies
Stay in touch with the latest developments at CIPO by registering to the free email subscription services that interest you.
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Consulting services — Quebec
info entrepreneurs
Take the opportunity to meet with an experienced professional, in confidence and at an affordable rate, to launch your business project or manage your business's growth.
Analyse your situation and identify your needs by talking to:
- An advisor in business plan management to determine your idea's potential
- An accountant to ask questions about bookkeeping, administrative systems, payment of wages, etc.
- A lawyer to ask questions on the legal structure of a business and other legal matters
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Form(s)
Create and maintain a federal not-for-profit corporation
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Corporations Canada
To set up a new federal not-for-profit corporation, incorporate under the new Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act.
Learn more about:
- Your filing obligations
- Creating by-laws
- Financial statements and service standards
Several documents and tools are available to assist you in creating and operating a not-for-profit corporation.
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Federal business incorporation
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Corporations Canada
You can incorporate your business federally in one of the following ways:
- Online, using the Online Filing Center (for $200)
- On paper by mail or by facsimile (fax), or email (for $250)
Before completing the incorporation process, you will need to complete a NUANS name search to submit with your application to incorporate.
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Futurpreneur Canada
Futurpreneur Canada
Are you a young entrepreneur aged 18 to 39? You may be eligible for funding up to $20 000 to complete your entrepreneurial project. You could also be hand-matched with a Futurpreneur mentor to help your business succeed.
Benefits of having a mentor:
- Gain valuable business advice from an experienced entrepreneur
- Networking
Criteria to become a mentor:
- Minimum of 5 years of entrepreneurship experience
- Work for a minimum of 4 hours per month over two years
Other conditions apply.
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Immigrant entrepreneurs in regions of Quebec
Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du Québec (RJCCQ)
Are you are an immigrant entrepreneur or from a diversity background and would you like to start a business in the regions? If so, you can receive assistance and coaching to help you do the following:
- Identify business opportunities
- Find information on the entrepreneurial ecosystem
- Leverage networking activities
- Prepare company visits
- Arrange introductions to mentors
- Meet owners who wish to transfer their businesses
Other conditions apply.
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(in French only)
Invest in Canada
Global Affairs Canada
Are you a foreigner thinking about investing in Canada, or expanding your business operations into Canada? This website offers information on our industries and regions and what you need to do to start a business in Canada. You will find guidance on incentives, regulations and taxation. If you need more information, you can contact an investment officer.
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Mycélium Incubateur Alimentaire
Services offered:
Coaching - Growth - Start-up - Training - Mentoring - Business plan - Networking - Consulting services - Facilities search
Registered charity
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
If your organization is eligible, there may be some tax advantages to registering it as a charity. You may be able to:
- Be exempt from paying income tax
- Get a GST/HST exemption
- Issue official donation receipts for gifts you receive
To be eligible:
- Your charity's resources must be devoted to charitable activities.
- It must be located in Canada.
- The income cannot benefit the charity's members.
- The charity must benefit the public.
To register your organization as a charity, you must incorporate it or make sure it is governed by a trust or constitution that explains its purpose and structure.
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Starting a business program
Entrepreneuriat Québec
Would you like to start, buy or reboot a business? You could benefit from customized training and professional support to develop your entrepreneurial skills.
You could get help to:
- Validate and develop a business project
- Create a business plan
- Perform market analysis
- Learn management concepts
The maximum training period is 22 weeks, depending on your availability.
The cost of training is covered by the Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur; however, some fees do apply.
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2. Manage and grow your business
Aboriginal Business & Entrepreneurship Skills Training
Aboriginal Best
If you are an aboriginal entrepreneur interested in becoming self-employed or starting your own business, you can access training and support through partnerships with experienced team members.
Services provided include training in:
- Business coaching
- On-going mentoring
- Help to start and grow your business
- Aboriginal and local speakers
- Business plan competition
Project management and consulting services are also available.
Conditions apply.
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Accelerated Growth Service
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
The Accelerated Growth Service gives businesses access to the tools, programs and measures put in place by the federal government to maximize their development while remaining in Canada.
These services include:
- Free professional support from an innovation consultant
- A personalized business plan
- A personalized government team
- Advice on how to promote your business to the government
To increase your chances of qualifying, your business should:
- Create jobs
- Export worldwide
- Show rapid growth
- Encourage sustainability
- Foster innovation
Conditions apply.
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Accompagnement-conseil stratégique
Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
Your business could benefit from customized services to meet challenges such as:
- Growth management
- Expansion planning
- Strategic analysis
- Financial statement stabilization
You could receive free support to:
- Analyze your business functions
- Plan an appropriate intervention
- Prepare and implement an action plan
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(in French only)
Advance rulings for tariff classification
Canada Border Services Agency
You can formally request this service to confirm which tariffs will apply to the goods you plan to import and how much customs duty you will need to pay. The service also helps you obtain the 10-digit tariff classification number for your goods.
Apply at least 120 days before you import. You'll receive a written statement that you can quote in your customs paperwork.
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Aerospace
National Research Council Canada
If your business is aerospace-related, you can get help to develop, research, and commercialize your ideas. Access high-tech facilities and expertise in fields such as:
- Aerodynamics
- Flight research
- Gas turbines
- Structures and materials
- Manufacturing
Get help in developing your technology solutions for the following market segments:
- Aeronautical product development
- Air defence
- Civilian unmanned aircraft systems
- Icing risk reduction
- Work and travel on an aircraft
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AgPal
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
If your business operates in the agriculture or agri-business industry, this tool offers information on government programs and services that can help you start, manage, and grow your business.
Simply enter information about your location and business type to get a customized list of the resources available to you from different levels of government.
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Agreement on Ontario-Quebec Construction Labour Mobility
Ministry of Labour
Under the agreement you have the right to equal access to bid for or work on construction projects in Ontario and Quebec. The agreement covers a variety of activities, including:
- Enforcement of Ontario and Quebec statutes
- General contracting
- Specialized contracting
- Contract tendering
- Trade activities
- Certification
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Agri-Food trade services for exporters
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Get help to access new markets for your agricultural, agri-food, fish or seafood products.
This service can provide you with:
- Market information
- Trade assistance
- Export support activities
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Alberta Purchasing Connection
Service Alberta
By using this online tool, find opportunities to sell your products and/or services to the Government of Alberta, municipalities, academic institutions, school boards, and health regions.
You can register for free and download the documents necessary to become a vendor and bid on purchasing opportunities.
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Form(s)
Apollo13
- 226 Saint-Joseph Street, East
- Quebec, Québec
- G1K 3A9
Services offered:
Coaching - Growth - Start-up - Financing - Business plan - Networking
Applying as a business immigrant
Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Diversité et de l'Inclusion
Do you want to settle in Quebec? If so, you will find the information you need and the procedure to follow for eligibility as a business class nominee.
To be selected, you must meet the requirements of one of three immigration programs for business people:
- Investor, if you have experience in management and are willing and able to make an investment of $800,000.
- Entrepreneur, if you wish to create or buy a business.
- Self-Employed Worker, if you plan on practising a profession or trade for yourself.
Other conditions apply.
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Form(s)
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card
Canada Border Services Agency
Do you often travel to the Asia-Pacific region on business? Use this card to speed up the border clearance process when visiting participating members (countries) of the Cooperation.
To apply for the card, you must:
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Be a member of NEXUS
There is a $75 fee for a 3-year membership card.
Other conditions apply.
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Association de la construction du Québec
- 9200, Métropolitain boulevard East
- Montreal, Québec
- H1K 4L2
Services offered:
Coaching - Growth - Start-up - Sustainable Development - Training - Management - Mentoring - Networking - Consulting Services - RBQ License Training
BDC Advisory services
Business Development Bank of Canada
Find out how this network of professional business advisers can help you assess, plan and implement cost-effective solutions for your business' development.
BDC provides the following services:
- Advice for managing your business including strategic planning, financial planning and assessing your business potential
- Market research, marketing plans, export planning and website evaluations
- Improving the efficiency of your business (optimize processes and reduce waste, ISO 9000 and ISO 14000)
- Managing human resources (hiring, developing and retaining staff)
- Innovation (technology and innovation planning)
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BDC Business Coaching
Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC's Business Coaching service offers entrepreneurs guidance in all areas of their business. You'll be matched with the coach best-suited to your business needs.
BDC's Business Coaching can help you:
- Identify the root cause of persistent problems
- Address issues in a timely and effective manner
- Gain the knowledge to become self-sufficient
- Grow your business and profit in the long-term
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BDC certification consulting services
Business Development Bank of Canada
Are you looking to give your business more credibility and increase customer confidence in your products or services? Let the specialists at BDC's consulting services guide your company through each stage of certification for:
- Quality management
- Food safety
- Environmental management
- Occupational health and safety
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BDC Integrated Sales and Marketing advisory services
Business Development Bank of Canada
Whether you are a start-up entrepreneur or own an established business, the BDC's results-based framework gets your sales and marketing channels working together for maximum success.
BDC can help you:
- Understand your potential using:
- Market intelligence
- Sales and marketing diagnostic
- Digital marketing diagnostic
- Develop your assets with:
- Website power
- Brand influence
- Attract customers by:
- Creating a communications strategy
- Establishing a sales plan
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BDC International growth advisory services
Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC's International Growth Program offers a complete solution to help ensure your expansion and exporting projects produce the positive results you're looking for.
BDC's 3-step program will help you:
- Evaluate your potential for foreign expansion
- Select the right international market
- Develop your market entry plan
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BDC operational efficiency advisory services
Business Development Bank of Canada
You can turn things around — with a smarter approach to manufacturing. The BDC's operational efficiency experts will guide you through the implementation of best practices and a culture of continuous improvement, laying the foundation for long-term success.
The 3-step program will:
- Evaluate your operations optimization potential
- Implement the optimization fundamentals
- Identify where rapid improvements are needed
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BDC technology advisory services
Business Development Bank of Canada
Discover how to maximize your ICT investment with BDC's technology advisory services. Experienced professionals follow a strategic framework to identify your best opportunities allowing you to:
- Leverage past and current investments in ICT
- Assess the merits of investing in new technology
- Plan ICT deployment based on growth and profitability drivers
- Help you select software that best fits your business
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Become an exporter
Canadian Commercial Corporation
You could get help exporting your materials and services to governments around the world in the sectors of infrastructure and defence.
You need to:
- Be Canadian
- Have been in business for a minimum of 2 years
- Be financially stable
- Have managerial and technical experience
- Have contacts in the targeted country
- Have experience selling to the sector you are targeting
Once you have been assessed, you will be informed of potential projects for which you are qualified. The contract price and delivery will be backed by the Government of Canada.
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Business opportunities in development and humanitarian aid markets
Global Affairs Canada
Development and humanitarian aid markets represent significant opportunities to export your products and services. This website will help you understand:
- How projects are developed and carried out
- How development and humanitarian procurement works
- Where you can find detailed information about procurement
- How you can identify potential opportunities for your business
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Canada Brand
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
If you produce, package, or market Canadian agri-food, agriculture products, fish or seafood, you could increase sales by adding the Canada Brand to those goods.
You can get permission to use the Canada Brand graphics and photos on your labels and promotional material if your:
- Business is Canadian
- Foods were originally grown or harvested in Canada
- Ingredients (either domestic or foreign) have been transformed into a new product in Canada
You still need to have a brand name for your product. The Canada Brand only shows that your product was grown or made in Canada.
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Canada Post — Solutions for Small Business
Canada Post
Find out about business solutions offered by Canada Post that can help your small business with:
- Shipping: Send your mail or packages worldwide
- E-commerce: Support your online sales
- Marketing: Target the customers you are trying to reach
You will need to register to access discounts that may help your business save money.
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Canada Tariff Finder
Government of Canada
This free tool allows exporters to check tariffs applicable to a specific good for countries with which Canada has a free trade agreement.
How does it work?
- Select the country you wish to export to
- Look up your product using keywords or Harmonized System (HS) codes
- Compare tariffs between markets
- Print your results or receive them by e-mail.
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Canada's law on spam and other electronic threats
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Do you use electronic channels to promote or market your business or non-profit-organization? Canada's anti-spam law may affect you.
If you send electronic messages or install software programs on computers or mobile devices find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions regarding:
- Obtaining consent
- Identifying your business
- Providing an unsubscribe mechanism
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Canadian business resilience network
Visit the website
Services offered:
Coaching - Growth - Financing- Managing - Cross-referral - Business plan - Consulting services
Canadian Commercial Corporation
Canadian Commercial Corporation
If you are thinking of selling to foreign governments, the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) can help your business with some key challenges:
- Accessing foreign government buyers
- Gaining a competitive advantage
- Navigating complex foreign government markets and reducing risks
- Speeding up the process of selling to foreign governments
To qualify, you must:
- Be Canadian
- Have been in business for at least 2 years
- Be financially stable
- Have relevant technical, managerial, and selling experience
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Canadian Copyrights Database
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Search this database to determine whether an original literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work has been copyrighted, and who holds the copyright.
Some of the search options include:
- Title
- Author
- Category
- Year of publication
Copyrights registered prior to 1991 are available in microfiche, index card and microfilm formats, and can be obtained from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.
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Canadian Industrial Designs Database
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Search this regularly updated collection of registered Canadian industrial designs. You can find out if your design has already been registered, view designs, and find out who to contact if you are interested in licensing a design.
You can perform a quick search, or refine your search based on various criteria such as:
- Title
- Classification text or code
- Current owner
- Description
- Registration number
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Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Visit the Canadian Intellectual Property Office website to learn about intellectual property and how to use various IP mechanisms to safeguard your original ideas, inventions and artistic creations. The site includes descriptions, tutorials, application forms and databases relating to:
- Patents
- Trade-marks
- Copyrights
- Industrial design
- Integrated circuit topographies
Stay in touch with the latest developments at CIPO by registering to the free email subscription services that interest you.
Learn more
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Canadian Patent Database
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Before you start working on an invention, search the database containing over 2 million patents dating from 1869 to the present. Save time and money by determining whether or not your idea or invention has already been registered in Canada.
You can also use the database to:
- Explore new business opportunities through partnerships or licensing
- Gather intelligence on competitors
- Identify trends in the sector
- Find solutions to technical problems
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Canadian Signature Experiences
Destination Canada
Your tourism business could participate in a collection of travel experiences that will be marketed to select countries if you:
- Offer visitors a unique experience in Canada
- Have been in business for a minimum of 2 years
- Own, provide and deliver the experience yourself
- Actively market or do business in key international markets
Other conditions apply.
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Canadian Technology Accelerators
Global Affairs Canada
Does your Canadian start-up offer technology products with a high growth potential? This program could temporarily incubate your business in various cities across the United States and the United Kingdom, and help you:
- Get exposure to strategic partners and customers
- Access free office space
- Refine your business plans
- Raise venture capital
Your business must operate in one of the following sectors:
- Information and communication technology
- Clean technology (cleantech)
- Life sciences
To be eligible, you must have paying customers, and you must cover your own living expenses during your stay.
Other conditions apply.
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Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Global Affairs Canada
Are you thinking about exporting or investing abroad? If so, consider taking advantage of the free services offered by Canada's trade commissioners. They can help you:
- Prepare for world markets
- Evaluate market potential
- Find qualified contacts
- Resolve problems
Located in Canada and in countries around the world, trade commissioners have the expertise to help you export, establish a partnership or invest abroad.
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Canadian Trademarks Database
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Before you apply for a trademark, search the Canadian Trademarks Database to find out:
- If your mark qualifies as a trademark
- If your name, symbol, design or sound has already been registered by another business
Because there are many ways to search the database and finding what you are looking for may be difficult, be sure to read the Trademarks Database Tutorial before you start your search.
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CANPASS
Canada Border Services Agency
As a frequent and low-risk traveller, you can apply for access to speedier and easier entry into Canada.
Benefits depend on CANPASS type:
- Air: quicker processing at major airports
- Corporate Aircraft: access to more airports and quicker clearance
- Private Aircraft: access to more airports and faster clearance when arriving from the United States
- Private Boats: quicker clearance when arriving from the United States.
You must be a citizen or resident of Canada or the United States.
Other conditions apply.
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Centralized Professional Services ePortal
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Are you a consultant providing information technology or other professional services? If so, you can register your business in this database to access a wide variety of government contract opportunities. Some services purchased through this list are provided by:
- Human resource specialists
- Project managers
- IT technical writers
- System analysts
- Programmers
By registering yourself and the consultants in your business, you are pre-qualified to compete for many contracts.
Other conditions apply.
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Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research
Government of Canada
Your business can partner with not-for-profit research organizations to share knowledge, expertise and resources to bring your new technology to market faster.
Find out about your opportunities.
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Clean Growth Hub
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Whether you're in the early stages of research, conducting technology demonstration or growing your business and exporting, you can take advantage of the following clean technology focused support services offered by the Hub:
- Help in navigating federal clean technology programs and services
- Advice and information regarding policy, regulatory and procurement issues
Services are available to firms of all sizes in the clean technology space and across all sectors of the economy.
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Consulting services — Quebec
info entrepreneurs
Take the opportunity to meet with an experienced professional, in confidence and at an affordable rate, to launch your business project or manage your business's growth.
Analyse your situation and identify your needs by talking to:
- An advisor in business plan management to determine your idea's potential
- An accountant to ask questions about bookkeeping, administrative systems, payment of wages, etc.
- A lawyer to ask questions on the legal structure of a business and other legal matters
Learn more
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Contract Services
Department of Highways and Public Works
You can get information on the Government of Yukon's tendering process, find out about advertised public tenders and attend tender openings on the day of closing or get information on anticipated contracts.
You can also get help if you are a subcontractor who is worried about the money a contractor owes you for work you did on a government construction contract.
Visit the website for a listing of all public invitations currently out for tender and award.
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Copyright
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Canadian Intellectual Property Office
A copyright provides protection for original artistic, dramatic, musical and literary creations, so that they are not copied, performed or broadcast without your permission. Find detailed information from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office on how to protect your creative work, including:
- A Guide to Copyright
- How to prepare your copyright application
- The Canadian Copyrights Database
- Online and printable forms
- Other resources on the Canadian copyright system
You will also links to the intellectual property offices in other countries.
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COVID-19 | Interconnection activities suspended
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
The Interconnection program has been suspended until further notice. If you require assistance with your professional project or with labour needs, please contact your Services Québec office. To locate the nearest Services Québec office,
click here.
Do you have a business in Montreal? Would you like to meet competent newcomers with experience in your field? Take advantage of these professional networking opportunities by offering:
- 1-3 days of job shadowing
- A practical internship of up to 4 weeks
- A 1-hour meeting intended to introduce a newcomer to 2 of your business contacts
Moreover, if you wish to hire a newcomer, you could be eligible for a 30-week wage subsidy under the Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities.
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COVID-19 | J’apprends le français activities suspended
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
The Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal announces the suspension of the J’apprends le français program until further notice.
For any assistance related to your French learning process, we invite you to consult the website of the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration by clicking here.
To learn more about the business services offered by the Chamber, click here.
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CRA BizApp
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Get quick access to your CRA business accounts via a mobile web application. You can view outstanding balances, transactions, your GST/HST and income tax returns.
You can access the following accounts:
- Corporate income tax
- Payroll
- Excise Duty
- GST/HST
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CRA direct deposit initiative for businesses
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
You can sign up to receive tax and payroll refunds (also rebates and credits) in a more timely and convenient manner.
To be eligible, you must:
- Have a bank account with a Canadian financial institution
- Have a business number (unless you are completing a rebate application)
Eligible business accounts include:
- GST/HST
- Payroll
- Corporation income tax
- Excise refunds and rebates
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Creation of a human resources department
Emploi Québec
Take advantage of specialized assistance to set up a human resources department.
Obtain advice to help you:
- Analyze your current HR situation
- Identify potential improvements
- Establish the mandate, and roles and responsibilities of your HR department.
This will help you:
- Recruit staff
- Manage employee training and development
- Ensure that you apply human resources legislation and standards.
Financial assistance may be available. Other conditions apply.
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(in French only)
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CSA Regulatory Sandbox
Canadian Securities Administrators
Does your fintech organization have an innovative business model? If so, you may be eligible to register for a faster, more flexible process in order to test your products, services, or applications in the market.
Applicants are invited to contact their local securities regulator to discuss their organization's business model and applicable securities law issues.
Eligible applicants should be ready to provide live environment testing, a business plan, and a discussion of potential investor benefits.
Other conditions apply.
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Customized products and services from Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada
If you need statistical information, you can get experts to help identify your needs and recommend the best products and services to fit your budget.
These services include:
- Custom data
- Maps
- Research and analysis
The Statistical Consultation Group can offer you:
- Consultation
- Project management services
- Statistical training services
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Customs Self Assessment Program
Canada Border Services Agency
If you are an importer, carrier or registered driver, you may be able to reduce the time and cost of doing business with the Canada Border Services Agency.
Have your low-risk commercial shipments processed faster and with more efficiency at the border. If you are pre-approved, your goods may be examined less frequently than non-approved participants. To take advantage of the program, approved importers and carriers must use a registered driver to carry eligible goods into Canada by road.
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Dairy Innovation Program
Canadian Dairy Commission
You could get a milk quota to develop and produce innovative dairy products. You need to create a product that:
- Is wholly or essentially made with milk
- Contains no imported dairy ingredients
- Is new to the Canadian market
Other conditions apply.
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Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research
CANARIE
Access free cloud-based compute-and-storage resources to reduce the R&D development costs of your small or medium sized high-tech business. If your business has fewer than 500 employees, you could qualify to use this environment to:
- Design, prototype, validate new products
- Test product scalability
- Commercialize your product faster
Accepted businesses receive self-serve access to up to 4 virtual servers for up to one year. Additional services are offered at a nominal fee.
Other conditions apply.
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Doing business with the Government of Nunavut
Government of Nunavut
If you want to become a supplier of goods and services ranging from office supplies to specialized medical equipment in Nunavut you can access:
- Information on the procurement process
- Tenders and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents
- Information on Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti (NNI Policy), the Government of Nunavut's policy to encourage Inuit and northern businesses
- A procurement how to guide
This information is free of charge.
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Duty Deferral Program
Canada Border Services Agency
You could qualify to import goods without paying any duties, if they are:
- Later exported in the same condition as when they were imported
- Used to produce other products for export
If you have already paid this duty, you could apply for a reimbursement.
You can also delay paying duties by storing goods for up to four years in bonded warehouses, until you are ready to enter them into the Canadian market.
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E-services for business
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
You could save time and paper by using electronic services to handle tax filing and remittance. The e-services include:
- Filing a return or paying corporate taxes
- Filing or paying GST/HST
- Registering a business
- Filing T4s or other returns
- Calculating payroll deductions
- Making a payment
- Online mail service
- Getting information on tax-related topics
If your business is located in Quebec, you must register for the GST/HST with Revenu Québec.
There may be other business registration requirements in your province or territory.
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EDC Portfolio Credit Insurance
Export Development Canada
Consider getting insurance to protect your accounts receivable against a customer that can't pay. EDC could cover 90% of your insured losses.
You can be covered when:
- A customer declares bankruptcy
- A customer refuses to accept your goods
- A customer terminates your contract before you ship
- Your export or import permit is cancelled
Other conditions apply.
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EDC Select Credit Insurance (Trade Protect)
Export Development Canada
If you export, protect your business with insurance to ensure that your get paid. EDC will cover 90% of your insured losses.
You can be covered when:
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A customer defaults on payment
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A customer declares bankruptcy
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There are issues with currency conversion
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Hostilities prevent your customer from paying
Other conditions apply.
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emerit tourism training and certification
Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council
If you operate a business in the tourism industry, you could benefit from having your managers and supervisors trained and certified. Emerit certification can improve your employees' performance, increase customer satisfaction and, ultimately, increase your bottom line.
Learn more about the training offered to the following industry groups:
- Accommodations
- Food and beverage services
- Recreation and entertainment
- Transportation
- Travel services
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Employment Insurance and Work Force Reduction program due to downsizing
Service Canada
As an employer, you may have to restructure your enterprise to remain competitive. As a last resort, this may include reducing your overall number of employees.
Service Canada can help you by allowing your employees to qualify for employment insurance benefits when they agree to leave their jobs to preserve the jobs of co-workers.
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ENERGY STAR certification
Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN)
If you are a manufacturer, a retailer, or a new home builder, you could qualify for ENERGY STAR certification.
The ENERGY STAR initiative promotes energy efficiency and aims to help fight climate change.
Benefits include:
- Certification of products
- ENERGY STAR certified new homes
- Energy benchmarking for commercial and institutional buildings
- Recognition of industry energy performance
Other conditions apply.
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Environmental technology verification
Environment and Climate Change Canada
You can apply to have your new technology evaluated to prove that it is good for the environment. This could:
- Help you get your new product accepted in other countries
- Prove to investors that your product is ecological
- Give you access to a network of environmental experts
- Provide you with a verification certificate recognized by the Government of Canada
- Give you a licence to use the ETV Verified Logo
See website for cost and contacts.
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EUREKA
National Research Council Canada
Are you looking to accelerate your R&D and pre-commercialization projects? This international innovation network can help you:
- Gain market intelligence
- Access new markets through technology partnering
- Identify strategic technologies and business partners
- Discover business opportunities
The network includes over 40 economies from Europe, Israel, and South Korea. You can access EUREKA through the national office in Canada.
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Export Distribution Centre Program
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
If your non-manufacturing business adds limited value to goods in the course of processing or distribution activities, you might not have to pay GST/HST when you:
- Acquire or import most inventory or parts
- Import a customer's goods for processing
To participate in the program, you need to request an authorization certificate. The certificate is valid for 3 years, unless revoked, and can be renewed.
You must be export-ready and registered for GST/HST to apply.
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Exporters of Processing Services Program
Canada Border Services Agency
Does your Canadian manufacturing service company assemble or process imported goods, with the sole purpose of exporting them later? If so, you might be able to import certain goods without paying GST or HST.
To qualify, you must:
- Be registered for the GST or HST
- Not own the imported or processed goods
- Not be closely related to the supplier outside of Canada for whom you are processing the goods
Apply in writing to your local Canada Revenue Agency tax services office. If you are allowed to participate in the program, you will get a letter of authorization. Bring this letter to your local Canada Border Services Agency office to obtain a certificate number for use on your import documentation.
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Express Entry
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
If you are a Canadian employer, you can hire Express Entry candidates to meet your labour needs when you are not able to find Canadians or permanent residents to fill job vacancies.
This program will allow you to have a direct role in hiring pre-screened foreign workers to meet the specific needs of your business.
Skilled immigrants can be recruited from 3 federal economic immigration programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Canadian Experience Class
Express Entry candidates with a valid job offer or provincial/territorial nomination will quickly receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence with processing times of 6 months or less.
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Farm Debt Mediation Service
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
As a farmer having trouble meeting your financial obligations, you may be able to use the services of a mediator. You and your creditor can meet in a neutral setting to find a mutually acceptable solution.
You are eligible if you farm commercially and you meet one of the following criteria:
- You can't make your payments on time.
- The value of your property, if sold, is not enough to cover your debts.
The service is:
- Free
- Voluntary
- Private and confidential
- An alternative to going to court
A financial consultant can help you develop a recovery plan before you meet with your creditor and a mediator.
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FCC – COVID-19 support program
Farm Credit Canada
The FCC – COVID-19 support program has two components:
1. Deferral program for payments and credit line
- Deferral of principal and interest payments for up to six months for existing loans;
- Deferral of principal payments for up to 12 months;
- Access to an additional credit line of up to $500,000.
2. Term loans for eligible clients
- Term loan of a maximum of $2.5 million, with no fees, with an interest-only payment option for 18 months and a maximum amortization of 10 years.
For more information, please contact your local office or call the Customer Service Centre at 1 888 332-3301.
Some conditions apply.
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FleetSmart - Greening Freight Programs
Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN)
Are you a professional driver or do you operate a fleet of trucks, buses, or other vehicles? You can reduce your operating costs by reducing fuel consumption.
Get free training and publications on various topics, including:
- SmartDriver: learn about best practices by type of vehicle
- Fuel Management 101: create a plan and benchmark your usage
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For Industry: Canada Consumer Product Safety Act
Health Canada
If you manufacture, import, distribute or sell products, even if the goods are second-hand, you must ensure that your products are safe. You need to:
- Supply only products that are safe and correctly labelled
- Avoid products listed in schedule 2 of the Act
- Keep records of purchases and sales to trace the origin of unsafe products
- Report unsafe products that endanger the life or health of consumers
Other conditions apply.
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Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection
Global Affairs Canada
These agreements protect your foreign investments in various countries and help you receive the same treatment as a domestic investor. They ensure that:
- You obtain prompt and adequate compensation if your investments are expropriated
- You receive at least the minimum standard of treatment established in customary international law
- You are free to invest capital and repatriate your investments and returns
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Free and Secure Trade
Canada Border Services Agency
By having your business confirmed as low-risk, you could benefit from faster border crossings.
- You must first undergo a risk assessment.
- If approved for the program, your eligible goods — which are transported by approved carriers using registered drivers — are cleared into Canada or the United States with greater speed.
- Trade data declarations and verifications are done later, away from the border.
- Drivers can use dedicated lanes established at major border crossings for faster and more efficient border clearance.
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Global patent protection: Patent Prosecution Highway
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Fast-track your patent application in a participating country once another participating country's IP office has approved your claim.
For example, if your patent claim has been approved by Canada's intellectual property office, you can request that a corresponding claim in the U.S. or China be expedited at no extra cost.
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Human resources management support
Emploi Québec
Take advantage of HR management support services and obtain an analysis of your business' needs in the following areas:
- Staff recruitment and performance
- Salary structure and working conditions
- Diversity management
- Skills development
The services offered are:
- Business diagnostics
- Management coaching (advice and strategies)
- Support for setting up a consultation committee
- Management support (HR acquisition and retention)
You may receive financial assistance of up to 50% of the cost of professional fees.
Other conditions apply.
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(in French only)
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Immigrant entrepreneurs in regions of Quebec
Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du Québec (RJCCQ)
Are you are an immigrant entrepreneur or from a diversity background and would you like to start a business in the regions? If so, you can receive assistance and coaching to help you do the following:
- Identify business opportunities
- Find information on the entrepreneurial ecosystem
- Leverage networking activities
- Prepare company visits
- Arrange introductions to mentors
- Meet owners who wish to transfer their businesses
Other conditions apply.
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(in French only)
Import and export for SMEs
Canada Border Services Agency
Find resources designed to help you follow the rules when you import or export, including:
- Checklists and guides
- Import and export reference tools
- Information on tariffs and trade incentive programs
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Indigenous Business Directory
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Find or register an Indigenous business in this searchable database available to industry and the federal procurement community.
By registering to the directory, you:
- Increase your visibility and procurement opportunities
- will be allowed to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses
To be included in the Directory, you must meet the eligibility criteria of the Aboriginal Procurement Set-Aside.
Conditions apply.
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Industrial designs
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Protect the intellectual property of an industrial design that you have created, such as the shape, configuration and pattern applied to a finished product made by hand, tool or machine.
Find detailed information from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office on how to protect your industrial design, including:
- A guide to industrial designs
- The application process
- The Canadian Industrial Designs Database
- Online and printable application forms
- Other resources concerning the protection of industrial designs
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Form(s)
Innu Business Development Centre
Innu Business Development Centre
As an Innu entrepreneur or a company wishing to do business with the Innu, you can:
- Register your business in the Innu Business Registry
- Get help with contracts
- Find Innu companies with which to partner or from whom to buy goods and services
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Insurance solutions for exporters
Export Development Canada
If you are an exporter or have operations overseas, you can protect your business from commercial and political risks by choosing from a variety of insurance solutions, depending on your needs:
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Accounts Receivable (international sales)
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Trade Protect (small number of customers)
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Contract Frustration (specific contracts)
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Political Risk (overseas assets, including equipment and factory)
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Performance Security (surety bonds)
Rates vary, depending on products or services sold, shipping location, and the terms of payment.
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Integrated Circuit Topographies
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Integrated circuit topography refers to the three-dimensional configuration of the electronic circuits used in microchips and semiconductor chips. Have you created an original integrated topography? Learn how to protect it as your intellectual property.
Find detailed information on integrated circuit topographies from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, including:
- The Guide to Integrated Circuit Topographies
- Online and printable forms
- Legislation
- Frequently asked questions
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Integrated Work Experience Strategy (IWES)
Information and Communications Technology Council
If your business is looking for an ICT professional, this organization has qualified internationally-educated candidates who:
- Have recent business, networking and volunteer experience in Canada
- Have been rigorously screened and selected for the program based on employment-readiness and have completed a highly intensive training program
As a participating employer, you will have the first opportunity to review their resumes and interview them. If you find a match, you can hire them as employees on your team.
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International Events and Convention Services Program
Canada Border Services Agency
Are you organizing an event in Canada such as a convention, meeting, trade show or exhibition? If delegates or goods are expected from other countries, this service can help you identify border requirements and procedures such as:
- Controlled goods that need import or export permits
- Tariffs and sales taxes that will apply to imported goods
- Entry visas for participants
The service can also make you aware of other border related programs that may benefit your event.
Contact the service early on in your planning.
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Invest in Canada
Global Affairs Canada
Are you a foreigner thinking about investing in Canada, or expanding your business operations into Canada? This website offers information on our industries and regions and what you need to do to start a business in Canada. You will find guidance on incentives, regulations and taxation. If you need more information, you can contact an investment officer.
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Job Bank
Service Canada
The job opportunities you post to the Job Bank will be seen by thousands of job seekers across Canada, giving you a large pool of candidates from which to choose.
The service is fast, easy and free! You will be provided with a list of qualified candidates who have the skill set that matches your job posting, allowing you to hire the best person for the job.
Once registered, you can choose from a variety of handy features.
You can also find answers to some common questions about human resources management.
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Liaison Officer service
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
If you own a small, unincorporated business, you could get a CRA Liaison Officer to visit your business or give a group seminar to help you:
- Address tax-related questions and concerns
- Avoid common income tax errors
- Understand various CRA tools and services
- Strengthen your bookkeeping system, and employ best practices
A visit from a Liaison Officer does not constitute an audit, and will not result in the CRA making reassessments to past tax filings.
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Licensing opportunities
National Research Council Canada
You can partner with R&D experts to commercialize their existing patented technologies.
You can also get help to develop a solid, integrated and market-ready solution to draw investment and drive revenue.
Your business must be Canadian-based.
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Make your business a model of sustainable mobility
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
If your organization has several hundred employees, and you are planning to implement sustainable mobility measures, you can:
- Enjoy exposure with the media and business community
- Draw on the experience of mentors and seasoned experts
- Reap the advantages of the implementation of a sustainable mobility plan, such as:
- Reduce employee tardiness and increase productivity
- Reduce the cost of parking
- Amortize up to 200% of the amount you invest in public transit fares
Other conditions apply.
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Form(s)
Managing my business program
Entrepreneuriat Québec
Did you start your business one year or more ago and want to boost your development? You can receive training to develop your skills and learn to:
- Better understand and control your financial data
- Better manage your time and priorities
- Hire competent, engaged staff
- Maximize your marketing strategies
- Sell more and sell better
Some Quebec administrative regions may receive different grants.
Other conditions apply.
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MERX — Canadian Public Tenders
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Using MERX you can access contracting opportunities from:
- Provincial and territorial governments
- Municipalities
- Academic institutions and school boards
- Hospitals
- The private sector
- The construction sector
- The United States government
The dollar value of individual contracts ranges from hundreds of dollars to millions. You can search the MERX database for open tenders and order bid documents.
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Mycélium Incubateur Alimentaire
Services offered:
Coaching - Growth - Start-up - Training - Mentoring - Business plan - Networking - Consulting services - Facilities search
NEXUS
Canada Border Services Agency
Do you often travel to the United States on business? You could use this card to speed up the border clearance process.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada or the United States
- Meet certain criteria regarding your legal and criminal history
If you have a NEXUS card, you can use self-serve kiosks at major airports, and special lanes when you travel by land. When you travel by boat, you can call border officers before you arrive.
There is a $50 fee for a five-year membership card.
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NRC research facilities
National Research Council Canada
You can use research facilities to test and develop your innovative products and technologies. You can also get help from experts to conduct your R&D activities in fields such as:
- Agriculture and aquaculture
- Astronomy and astrophysics
- Construction
- Defense and security
- Energy, mining and environment
- Health sciences
- Information and communications technologies
- Measurement science
- Transportation
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NRC Technical and advisory services
National Research Council Canada
Has your company done work to adapt and exploit a technology? Take advantage of a wide range of specialized services offered by a respected research centre.
These technical services cover a variety of fields and can include:
- testing and evaluating the technology;
- simulations and creating prototypes;
- modelling;
- analysis;
- consultations.
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NUANS Corporate name search
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Corporations Canada
Use this corporate name search tool to compare your proposed business name to those of existing corporations and trade-marks.
You will need a NUANS report to incorporate your business federally, and to incorporate in most provinces and territories as well.
The cost of creating your own NUANS report is $21.47 plus applicable taxes. If you request professional assistance to create a report, the cost varies.
Currently, the province of Quebec does not provide data for NUANS. If you are doing business, or plan to do business in the province of Quebec, you should search Quebec's Enterprise Register, Quebec's database of corporations.
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Office of Small and Medium Enterprises
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Do you want to sell your products or services to the Government of Canada? If so, you can access resources including:
- A guide to doing business with the Government of Canada
- A list of government sites that can help you find procurement opportunities
- Information on upcoming seminars
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Opération branchons les PME
Branchons les PME
Obtain the free services of an electronic commerce intern to configure your transaction site and help create your online shop.
You could receive help to:
- Create your product categories and sheets
- Optimize your marketing and search engine hits
- Have your images professionally retouched
- Activate delivery and payment methods
- Manage your electronic business (sales, inventory, payment, delivery, etc.).
You will have to pay the costs of hosting your online shop.
Other conditions apply.
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(in French only)
Partners in Protection
Canada Border Services Agency
Participation in this voluntary and free program can help improve your business' security levels and establish your reputation as a secure, low-risk business for cross-border trade.
Membership is required for participation in the Free and Secure Trade program, which makes the shipment of low-risk commercial goods into Canada simpler and subject to fewer delays.
To apply, Canadian importing and exporting businesses of good standing agree to undergo a security check.
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Patents
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Find detailed information on how to protect your invention or the improvements you've made to an existing invention.
The site includes:
- A guide to patents
- A tutorial on preparing a patent application
- Application forms
- Access to the Canadian Patents Database
- Access to the listing of new patents via the Canadian Patent Office Record
- Other resources on the Canadian patent system
You will also find links to patent offices in other countries.
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PEI tender opportunities
Department of Finance
This procurement service website provides you with a list of open tenders with the provincial government and other Prince Edward Island organizations. The majority of the official bid documents are available for download free of charge.
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Performance Security Insurance
Export Development Canada
If your business is active in the competitive international marketplace, EDC can insure up to 95% of your losses if a customer wrongfully calls a letter of guarantee or if a call is triggered by you not being able to meet your obligations due to specific political risks.
Eligibility is determined by EDC based on:
- Review of the letter of guarantee
- Conditions and economic outlook in your customer’s country, and the customer's profile
Other conditions apply.
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Form(s)
Pre-Qualified Innovations
Public Services and Procurement Canada
If you are interested in the proposal process with the Build in Canada Innovation Program for your innovation, you can find:
- Details on how to prepare to submit your proposal
- A list of priority areas
- Information about the review process for proposal submissions
- Past calls for proposals and the status of pre-qualified innovators from various industries
Conditions apply.
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Price Pooling Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
If you are an agricultural producer and a member of an agricultural marketing agency that participates in this price guarantee program, you could get protection against unexpected drops in market prices.
Other benefits include:
- Initial payment upon product delivery
- Locked-in minimum rate return (price guarantee)
- Equal returns for products of like grade, variety and type
- Ability to sell products during better market conditions (better price)
Other conditions apply.
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Procurement Services (Nova Scotia)
Procurement Services
You can get all of the tools you need to help sell your goods and services to the provincial government through this online vendor toolkit, including:
- Public sector purchasing contacts directory
- Tender Opportunities Notification Service sign-up
- Procurement how-to guides
- Information on workshops, reverse trade shows, and on-site visits
In addition, find tenders offered by other provincial governments in Canada.
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Procurement Services – New Brunswick Opportunities Network
Government Services
Find opportunities to sell your products or services to the Government of New Brunswick and to public sector bodies, such as municipalities, hospital corporations, crown corporations, universities, regional landfill corporations, and the Atlantic Lottery Corporation. This site can help you:
- Learn about the procurement process
- Register free of charge
- Obtain official tender documents for goods and services, as well as tender notices for transportation and building construction
Other conditions apply.
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Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
If you are Aboriginal and want to sell to the Government of Canada, find out how you can apply for government contracts that are only for Aboriginal businesses.
To bid on contracts that are only for Aboriginal businesses, you need to:
- Live in Canada
- Own at least 51% of your business
- Be registered in the Aboriginal Business Directory
Other conditions apply.
Check the website to find out how to register with the Supplier Registration Information service to bid on all government contracts.
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Procurement — Yukon Government
Department of Highways and Public Works
You can compete for Yukon government publicly-advertised tenders or contract directly with the government.
If you are interested in being a supplier and selling to the Government of Yukon, you should ensure that your business is listed on the Tender Management System.
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Programme COREX
Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
Find out how to better target your markets and access key resources to accelerate the growth of your business south of the border.
The Programme COREX is divided in 5 sections, namely:
- Can I export — Export diagnostic and business plan
- Choosing a trade corridor — 7 corridors and their assets
- Finding business opportunities — Suppliers, trading partners
- Establishing your business in the trade corridors — Prospecting, market penetration
- Accessing resources — Videos, events, training, publications, organizations
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(in French only)
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(in French only)
R&D collaborations
Communications Research Centre Canada (CRC)
You could license and commercialize existing advanced communication technologies that are already patented and protected.
You can also get help from experts at Communications Research Centre Canada to research and test your innovative communication technologies.
Help is available in the form of:
- Collaborative R&D
- Consulting services
- Access to laboratories and testbeds
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Record of Employment on the Web (ROE Web)
Service Canada
You must complete a Record of Employment (ROE) whenever there is an interruption of employee earnings. The ROE must be issued even if your employee has no intention of filing a claim for EI benefits. ROE Web is a secure Web-based application that enables you to create, submit and print 53-week ROEs via the Internet.
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Regional export promotion organizations (ORPEX)
Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
Do you have export, diversification or consolidation projects for your Quebec business? If so, you could benefit from coaching, training and consulting services from one of these regional organizations to help you:
- Achieve an export initiative
- Structure your sales project on a market outside Quebec
Contact the ORPEX office nearest you to learn more about the services offered.
Certain conditions apply.
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(in French only)
Register as a supplier
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Are you interested in selling to the federal government? Register free of charge to receive a procurement business number and make your business name and supply capabilities widely available to federal government buyers.
To register for the Supplier Registration Information database, you must have:
- A business number or a GST/HST number
- Your legal name registered with Canada Revenue Agency
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Research programs and collaboration opportunities
National Research Council Canada
If you are looking for ways to commercialize your R&D, the National Research Council offers a variety of collaborative research opportunities. You may be able to access expertise and equipment to help speed up your commercial development.
Some of the advantages to these partnership opportunities include access to:
- Technology
- Expertise
- Employee training
- Facilities
- Marketing
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Revenu Québec : Assistance program for SMEs
Revenu Québec
If you own an SME, or are self-employed, you could receive personalized support to help answer your questions about tax returns, source deductions, consumption taxes, and income taxes.
The program could help you:
- Understand your tax rights and obligations
- Get information about the credits you may be entitled to
- Register and use of online services
- Benefit from a summary analysis of books and accounting records.
Other conditions apply.
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SaskTenders
Ministry of Central Services
By registering with SaskTenders, you will be able to search, review and download requests for tenders (competitions) from the Government of Saskatchewan for all types of goods and services.
You can search the database by date, competition number, organization, sector and much more. Registration is free.
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Selling to the BC Government
British Columbia Procurement Services
Learn more about how you can to sell to the BC Government, including:
- How to access BC Bid and respond to a bid opportunity
- How to review current BC Bid opportunities
- How to register as a supplier
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Selling to the Government of Quebec
Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Québec
Your business could provide goods or services and undertake construction work for the following Quebec entities:
- Provincial government departments and agencies
- Health and social services network
- Education network
- Municipalities and municipal bodies
- Crown or government corporations
Learn how to do business with each of them and register for Quebec's e-tendering system, where you can also access tender notices of other provincial governments.
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Selling to the Manitoba Government
Infrastructure and Transportation
Extend your target market by selling to the Government of Manitoba. Learn about:
- What the government buys
- Who to contact within the government
- Electronic tendering
- Marketing your goods and services to individual departments and programs
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Smart Tech
Business Development Bank of Canada
Learn about Internet and technology consulting services that can help you develop an online strategy and increase your productivity.
Internet consulting services:
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Free website assessment
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Website diagnostic
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Internet strategy services
Technology consulting services:
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Free ICT assessment
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ICT diagnostic
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System selection support
Fees may apply to select services.
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council — Partnerships
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
If you are a business owner or a member of a non-profit organization with a project in social sciences and humanities, you could partner with Canadian colleges and universities to access their knowledge, connections and talent.
You could work with researchers to help develop ideas and solutions to enhance your products and services, to expand your markets, and to increase your productivity.
See website for details.
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SR&ED Self-Assessment and Learning Tool
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Find out if you are eligible to receive tax incentives and how you can submit your request to the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Program (SR&ED).
This PDF tool can help you:
- Learn about the SR&ED work eligibility requirements
- Assess your work and expenditures
- Structure your claim submission
- Estimate the associated SR&ED expenditures and your Investment Tax Credits
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Tax information videos, webinars, events and seminars
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Learn how to manage various aspects of your business administration through a selection of online videos and recorded webinars for business owners. The videos and webinars cover topics such as:
- Starting a business
- GST/HST
- Payroll and preparing T4 and T4A
- Reporting business income and expenses
- Keeping Records
Visit the website to register for:
- Charities information sessions and webinars
- Scientific Research and Experimental Development program information seminars
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Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Employment and Social Development Canada
PLEASE NOTE!
BECAUSE OF THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19), CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THIS PROGRAM.
YOU CAN CONSULT THEM HERE.
Your business may be eligible to access a pool of foreign workers to hire on a temporary basis when Canadian citizens and permanent residents are not available.
You can hire workers under a variety of streams:
- Skilled workers
- Global talent / highly skilled workers
- Workers in high wage or low wage positions
- Agricultural workers
- Academics
Fees and conditions apply.
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Tenders — Government of Canada
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Identify opportunities to sell your products or services to the Federal Government through buyandsell.gc.ca. With this free online tendering tool, you can:
- Find opportunities (tenders, standing offers and supply arrangements)
- Follow changes to opportunities
- Reference past contracts
- Learn how to submit a proposal
The open data on the site can also help you identify potential business partners, make business decisions and write your proposal.
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Tenders — Selling to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
If you want to become a supplier of goods and/or services to the government of Newfoundland and Labrador, you can access:
- Information on the procurement process
- Official tender documents for goods and services
- Tender notices for construction and related services
- Most official bid documents
This information is free of charge and covers government tenders as well as those of government-funded organizations.
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Tourism toolkits
Destination Canada
Use these free toolkits to turn your tourism product into an experience that will attract business:
- Brand Toolkit — Understand how to create and use evocative images and incorporate the brand into your marketing.
- Experiences Toolkit — Learn how to create, market and deliver a memorable experience.
- Explorer Quotient™ Toolkit — Download guides to help you market to a variety of travellers.
Visit the online Brand Canada Library for access to photos, videos and logos.
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Trademarks
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Find detailed information on trademarks, which are used to protect the words, symbols and designs that distinguish your product or service from those of your competitors.
The site includes:
- A guide to trademarks
- Information on the application process
- Printable and online forms
- The Trademarks database
- The Trademarks database tutorial
- Other resources on the Canadian trademarks system
You will also find links to the intellectual property offices in other countries.
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Form(s)
Virage numérique des détaillants québécois
Conseil québécois du commerce de détail
Do you run a business with 10 to 50 employees and wish to create an online transactional site for your sales? If so, you could get free assistance for:
- Diagnostics
- The development of a personalized action plan
- A list of suppliers with whom you can work
- Coaching for the implementation of your digital strategy
- Marketing training to promote your online shop
Other conditions apply.
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Voluntary Disclosures Program
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Have you made mistakes on past tax forms? If you come forward voluntarily, you may avoid being penalized or prosecuted.
You can disclose mistakes relating to income tax, GST/HST, excise tax, as well as those related to the Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Act, 2006, or the Air Travellers Security Charge Act.
A valid disclosure must:
- Be voluntary
- Be complete
- Involve the application or potential application of a penalty
- Generally include information that is more than one year overdue
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Work-Sharing
Service Canada
Avoid layoffs. If business is slow, you could offer at least 2 of your core workers a temporarily reduced work week if they are eligible for employment insurance (EI). Their wages can be supplemented through EI benefits for the days they won't be working.
You must:
- Have been in business year-round for at least 2 years
- Prove that the work shortage is temporary and unavoidable
- Show that the decrease of business activity is about 10%
- Submit a plan to be able to offer normal working hours within 6-26 weeks
- Have the approval of the employees and the union
Other conditions apply.
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3. Cease your activities
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Closing accounts
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
When you decide to close your business and no longer need your Business Number (BN), you need to complete certain Canada Revenue Agency forms relating to:
- Payroll
- GST/HST
- Corporate income tax
This applies to your business, whether it is a sole proprietorship, a partnership, or a corporation. Only once these forms are completed can your CRA business account be closed.
This CRA page provides details on what is required, the forms, and background publications.
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Corporations Canada: Dissolving a corporation
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
There are a few steps you must follow for the voluntary dissolution (legal termination) of your corporation. The procedure varies slightly depending on the situation. Voluntary dissolution can happen:
- Before starting operations
- Where there is no property
- Where property and liabilities have been disposed of
- After proposing liquidation and dissolution of the corporation by the directors or shareholders
Learn about the different procedures that may apply to your corporation and access the forms you need to terminate your corporation.
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Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada
If your business is facing bankruptcy, or if you are a creditor and owed money by a failing company, you can get help.
If you are considering bankruptcy, access:
- Alternative options to bankruptcy
- Steps for declaring bankruptcy
- A directory of licensed insolvency trustees
- Answers to commonly asked questions
If you are a creditor, access:
- Options and the process for recovering some of your losses
- A directory of unclaimed dividends collected for creditors by trustees
- Answers to commonly asked questions
Other services are available, including a publication on bankruptcy mediation.
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4. Other resources
You could also benefit from financial support to carry out your projects.