At the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, we can help connect you with government tools and resources to support your business.
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
BDC helps create and develop strong Canadian businesses through financing, advisory services and capital, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. BDC also offers free online articles and tools on various business topics as well as a selection of easy-to-read, concise eBooks written specifically for Canadian entrepreneurs.
FedDev Ontario
The FedDev Ontario – Small Business Services helps entrepreneurs and small business in Ontario access government information and services. They offer a variety of multilingual business guides and resources to help you get your business up and running.
Government of Canada – business and industry
The Government of Canada provides a variety of business and industry resources, including information about:
- Starting a business
- Maintaining a business
- Protecting a business
- Grants and financing
- Taxes for business
- Hiring and managing employees
- International trade and investment
- Research, development and innovation
- Intellectual property and copy right
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
ISED works to improve investment conditions, enhance innovation, increase Canada's share in global trade and build a fair and competitive marketplace. They offer a variety of resources, including:
- Funding opportunities
- Starting a business
- Protection your business
- Hiring employees
- Research, development and innovate
- International trade and investment
- Business permits, licences and regulations
MaRS
MaRS offers a range of services to start-ups and businesses looking to scale up. They can help turn your business ideas into products and services with a global impact. As a MaRS-supported company, you'll receive:
- Advisory supports and connection to talent
- Access to investors
- Connections to partners
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)
OMAFRA provides businesses in the agriculture and food processing sector with a variety of resources to help you run, grow and navigate farming laws and practices.
Small Business Centres Ontario
Small Business Centres Ontario is a network of small business centres across Ontario, including ours. They offer a variety of events and online training opportunities.
Statistics Canada
Visit Statistics Canada to find information about local demographics as well as the economy and society more broadly. If you're looking to start a business, this information can help you get a better idea of the local market.