Business Resources

Find resources to help you start or expand your business

BizPaL, an online service that simplifies the business permit and licence process, identifies the business start-up permits you require locally, provincially and federally. Business Incubators provide support and resources to accelerate development of start-up businesses.

The Business Link provides one-stop access to information sources on starting, managing and growing your business, and accessing financing and grants. Visit How To: Business Topics for answers to the most popular questions.

Canada Small Business Financing Program helps small businesses with their financing needs and provides answers to your questions  regarding changes to the program. The Business Development Bank of Canada helps Canadian entrepreneurs develop businesses through financing, venture capital and consulting services.

Visit Planning Tools for development and land use plans, strategies and maps. Research and statistics provides census information, building permit and business licence summaries, retail gap analysis, and more.