1. Canada Business Services for Entrepreneurs – this government website list all the different grants, loans and funding available for small businesses.  Availability will depend on the industry, type of business, and location of business.   Simply check the applicable boxes and a list of options will appear.

2.  Canada Youth Business Foundation - a national charity that provides pre-launch coaching, business resources, start-up financing and mentoring for youth aged 18 to 34.  Whether you’ve just started thinking about opening your own business, are in the process of running your business and establishing yourself, or have a few years of business experience but want to grow what you’ve got, CYBF can help you.  CYBF provides resources for  3 distinct stages of the “Entrepreneur Life Cycle” – Thinking, Starting, and Growing. So whatever stage of entrepreneurship you’re at, CYBF has information and resources that can help you succeed!

3.  Women’s Entreprise Centre – BC’s leading resource for women entrepreneurs, offering skills development, business loans , free business guidance, business  resources, mentoring, networking and  events!

4.  Western Economic Diversification Canada Programs -  WD receives an annual allocation, approved by Parliament, for grants and contributions that support a wide range of programs responding to Western Canada’s economic development needs and priorities.