Small businesses are the backbone of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba’s economies, driving innovation and job creation across urban and rural communities. In fact, small firms make up the vast majority of businesses and contribute a significant share of jobs and GDP in these provinces. For example, in Saskatchewan 99% of businesses are small, accounting for nearly 60% of provincial GDP and about 66% of private-sector employment. Given this outsized role, small business grants are vital in the Prairie provinces as they provide entrepreneurs with the capital needed to scale operations, diversify beyond traditional resource industries, and bring new ideas to market.
