Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program is a federal tax incentive program that encourages Canadian businesses of all sizes, in all sectors, to do research and development in Canada.
For more information on SR&ED, visit Canada Revenue Agency's website.
Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit Program
The primary objective of the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) is to encourage Canadian programming and to stimulate the development of an active domestic independent production sector. The CPTC program gives a tax credit to qualified corporations producing Canadian film or video productions. Canadian control requirements ensure that the incentive is available only to Canadian-controlled companies.
For more information on CPTC, visit Canada Revenue Agency's website.
Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program
Under the Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC), the federal government provides incentives to stimulate job growth by encouraging Canadians as well as foreign-based film producers to employ the services of Canadians.
For more information on PSTC, visit Canada Revenue Agency's website.
Canada Export Community Investment (CECI)
As one of the many tools deployed by the Government of Canada to increase prosperity, the CanExport Community Investments program provides financial support to communities for their foreign direct investment (FDI) initiatives and activities.
The program provides support to Canadian communities seeking to improve their capacity to attract, retain and expand FDI in order to create jobs for Canadians, support innovation and increase exports.
For the purposes of the program, FDI refers to international businesses establishing or expanding operations in Canada. The program does not fund initiatives related to mergers and acquisitions, investments from other parts of Canada, trade or export. The program supports non-profit partnerships at the local community level. The initiatives supported by the program must focus on supporting the attraction, retention, and expansion of foreign direct investment through specific types of activities. Non-repayable contributions range from $3,000 to $500,000, and agreements are made for a one-year period, from January 1 to December 31. The program provides reimbursement of up to 50 percent of eligible expenses. If an applicant accesses other federal government support, the total federal support cannot exceed 50 percent.
Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship Development
ABED works with Aboriginal entrepreneurs and its partners to provide a range of services and supports that promote the growth of a strong Aboriginal business sector in Canada. Support will vary depending upon the needs of the client, the availability and sources of funding, the eligibility of costs, the economic benefits, and the project viability. ABED can help Aboriginal entrepreneurs, communities, and organizations to achieve their business goals.
AgriInvest
You can deposit up to 100% of your Allowable Net Sales annually, with the first 1% matched by governments. The maximum Allowable Net Sales you can have in a year is $1 million. Based on this limit, the maximum matchable deposit you can make annually is $10,000.
Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit
- In the first 2 years of an apprenticeship program registered with the government
- In a trade like those listed under the Red Seal Trades
- Working towards getting a certificate or license in that trade
You can carry any unused credit back 3 years or carry it forward 20 years.
Canada Job Grant
Canada Summer Jobs
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Funding and Support Programs to do International Business
Take advantage of the numerous funding and support programs offered by the Trade Commissioner Service. We help Canadian companies take their business to the next level by providing financial support, matching them with potential foreign partners, and helping them to pursue partnership and commercialization opportunities in new markets. We also offer programs to support community investment, associations, and specific entrepreneur groups, such as the Business Women in International Trade program.
CareerFocus
- increase the supply of highly qualified workers;
- facilitate the transition of highly-skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market;
- promote the benefits of advanced studies; and,
- demonstrate federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy
The Program is part of the Youth Employment Strategy, a horizontal initiative involving eleven federal departments and agencies.
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities
Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program (SR&ED)
Strategic Innovation Fund
Western Innovation (WINN) Initiative
Youth Employment Program
Growing Forward 2
Growing Forward 2 is a five-year agricultural policy framework agreement among federal-provincial-territorial governments. It is the foundation for coordinated government action to help the agriculture and agrifood sectors become more profitable, competitive and innovative. Funding is available to agribusinesses through a variety of grants, including assurance, competitiveness, innovation, and commercialization.
Community Enterprise Development Tax Credit Program
This program encourages Manitoban resident investors or eligible corporations to invest in specific community enterprises or in community development investment pools in their communities. Investors receive a 45% income tax credit on a maximum annual investment of $60,000 (up to $27,000 in tax credits).
Self-Employment Program
The program provides participants with the training and supports necessary to start a business by offering business planning, self-employment /entrepreneurial skills training (may include classroom instruction) and individual consulting. Participants of the program are eligible for up to 52 weeks of training and business supports with up to 39 weeks of income support.