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    OVHcloud Startup Program (in French only)

    ​OVHcloud
    Access up to 20 hours of coaching, networking and potential partners to launch your entrepreneurial project and develop your business.
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    Programme Virage Vert (in French only)

    ​Réseau des SADC et CAE
    Get support to improve your environmental and economic performance.
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    Next AI

    ​Executive education
    Get coaching and training to improve your technical and entrepreneurial skills to take you from ideation to prototyping and market validation of your innovative project.
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    Programme d'aide à l'entrepreneuriat (PAEN) (in French only)

    Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
    Get support for the development of your entrepreneurial project no matter what stage it is in.
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    PAC — 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.
  • Program

    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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    Environmental technology verification

    ​ETV CanadaI
    Find out how you can get your new environmental technology accepted, both nationally and internationally.
  • Program

    BDC Advisory Services — Sales and marketing

    ​Business Development Bank of Canada
    Get advice on action oriented approaches focused on developing and implementing a strategy plan to increase your sales through knowledge sharing, coaching and support.
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    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, 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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    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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    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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    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.
  • Program

    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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    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.
  • Program

    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.
  • Program

    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.
  • Program

    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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    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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    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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    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.
  • Program

    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.
  • Program

    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.
  • Program

    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.
  • Program

    Registering for charitable status

    ​Canada Revenue Agency
    ​Find out whether your organization meets the criteria needed for you to register it as a charity.
  • Program

    Express Entry

    Immigration and citizenship
    Express Entry aims to facilitate matches between Canadian businesses and skilled immigrants who wish to work in Canada permanently.
  • Program

    Let’s Start Up Program

    ​Lise Watier Foundation
    Take advantage of free coaching to help you launch your business.
  • Programme

    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.
  • Program

    Business Opportunities: Development and Humanitarian Aid Markets

    ​Trade Commissioner Service
    ​Learn about export opportunities in international humanitarian and aid markets.
  • Program

    Free and Secure Trade

    Canada Border Services Agency
    Get pre-approved to move low-risk goods faster through the Canada-U.S. border.
  • Program

    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.
  • Program

    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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    Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better

    ​Palette Skills
    Your growing company can access pre-vetted, talented and highly skilled alumni. You can help build programs to ensure participants have the skills you're hiring for.
  • Program

    Podium Manufacturier (in French only)

    STIQ
    Do you have a manufacturing SME in Quebec? You could benefit from state-of-the-art support to make your company more competitive.
  • Program

    Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise (in French only)

    ​Fiers et Copétents
    Benefit from a structured training plan on integrating women into a work team, become more competitive and improve your brand image.
  • Program

    Alberta Purchasing Connection

    Alberta Government
    Find opportunities to sell your products or services to the Government of Alberta and to other agencies.
  • Program

    AquaEntrepreneur

    ​AquaAction
    Get support to accelerate the deployment of your advanced water technology solutions that address environmental issues related to freshwater in Canada.
  • Program

    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.
  • Program

    BDC Advisory Services — Certifications

    Business Development Bank of Canada
    ​Get advice to achieve international certifications, to pass an audit in quality management, to information security and environmental management, using proven methodology, employee engagement and coaching support.
  • Program

    E-services for businesses

    Canada Revenue Agency
    You could save time and paper by using electronic services to handle tax filing and payment.
  • Program

    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.
  • Program

    The Palais Non-Profits Program (POP)

    Palais des congrès de Montréal
    Get free access to the rooms of the Palais des congrès de Montréal for the activities of your non-profit organization that helps disadvantaged populations.
  • Program

    Programme Trans Num (in French only)

    ​ADRIQ
    Get support for your digital transformation.
  • Program

    Incubation 3737

    ​Groupe 3737
    Get support through this incubation program to advance your entrepreneurial project.
  • Program

    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.
  • Program

    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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