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Grants and Funding for Young Entrepreneurs in Canada for 2026

Financial support helps young entrepreneurs build and expand their businesses.

Starting a business can be challenging for young entrepreneurs. Support programs help them overcome financial barriers.

1327 programs available
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Forge Nashville

    Support for youth creative learning and leadership
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Fondation Madeli-Aide logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Franklin-Delaney Excellence Scholarship

    University excellence scholarship for young Madelinots
    Quebec, Canada
    Open Date : April 13, 2026
    Closing date : June 1, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • From $3,000 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
    Open Date : April 13, 2026
    Closing date : June 1, 2026
  • The Leonard Foundation (TLF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Leonard Foundation

    Financial aid for Canadian undergraduate students
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $1,500
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • The County Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Macpherson Award

    Annual support for County students
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • CIM Foundation (CIMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Peter and Kitty Green Scholarship

    Support for mining and minerals students
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • The Joe Plaskett Foundation (JPF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Plaskett Award in Painting

    Support for emerging Canadian painters abroad
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 65,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    The PROUD Project — Research Fellowships and Project Funding

    Support for disability and equity research
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Fédération Québécoise des Jeunes du Canada (FQJC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The research support program

    Support for graduate research communication
    Quebec, Canada
    Closing date : April 3, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
    Closing date : April 3, 2026
  • Vanguard Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Samira Gaudreau Art Scholarship

    Support for young artistic talent at Vanguard School
    Quebec, Canada
    Closing date : May 1, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • From $150 to $250
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
    Closing date : May 1, 2026
  • Community Foundation of Halton North (CFHN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Steven Worby Community Award

    Funding for youth community service projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : October 31, 2025
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : October 31, 2025
  • The Virtue Foundation logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    The Virtue Foundation — Direct Service Programs for Children

    Ranch-based support for children and families
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    BC, Canada
  • The Whiteside Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Whiteside Foundation Scholarship

    Scholarship for eligible Georgia seniors
    Canada
    Closing date : April 30, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
    Closing date : April 30, 2026
  • Toronto Arts Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Toronto Arts Foundation Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award

    Support for emerging Toronto jazz artists
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : November 26, 2025
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : November 26, 2025
  • Town of Erin logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of Erin — Community Grant Program

    Local funding for community organizations
    Erin, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : January 31, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Erin, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : January 31, 2026
  • Town of Halton Hills logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of Halton Hills Recreation Financial Assistance

    Affordable recreation access support for residents
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Milton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of Milton Recreation Financial Assistance

    Subsidy for Milton recreation program participation
    Milton, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Milton, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Strasbourg logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of Strasbourg Scholarship

    $1,000 scholarship for graduating students
    Saskatchewan, Canada
    Closing date : May 8, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Saskatchewan, Canada
    Closing date : May 8, 2026
  • Town of Strathmore logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Town of Strathmore — Grant Funding & Programs

    Funding for preventive community support programs
    Strathmore, Alberta, Canada
    Open Date : October 1, 2025
    Closing date : October 31, 2025
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Strathmore, Alberta, Canada
    Open Date : October 1, 2025
    Closing date : October 31, 2025
  • Town of Tecumseh logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of Tecumseh — Recreation Financial Help

    Financial help for recreation program fees
    Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 600 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Melancthon logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Township of Melancthon’s James Beachell Award

    Student essay award for local heritage research
    Melancthon, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : May 15, 2025
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Melancthon, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : May 15, 2025
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Training and Skill Development (TSD)

    Training support for a faster return to work
    NB, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 85 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    NB, Canada
  • Société Québécoise de Gériatrie logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Training grant for residents

    Training support for geriatric residents
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Training grants for coaches game plan

    Funding for athlete coach education
    Quebec, Canada
    Closing date : March 19, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Quebec, Canada
    Closing date : March 19, 2026
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Training on the Job — Nunavut

    Wage subsidy program for SMEs in Nunavut
    Nunavut, Canada
    Closing date : February 21, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Nunavut, Canada
    Closing date : February 21, 2026
  • Town of Hinton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Trans Mountain Bursary Program

    Bursary support for pipeline-related studies
    Hinton, Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,800 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Hinton, Alberta, Canada
  • Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Transformation Storytelling Fellowship

    Supports transformational storytelling for systems change
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    Transition Award

    Funding for ABE students entering full-time studies
    BC, Canada
    Open Date : February 23, 2026
    Closing date : April 29, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
    Open Date : February 23, 2026
    Closing date : April 29, 2026
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Transition Child Benefit (TCB)

    Monthly support for eligible families with children
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 230 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Vision Network (VSRN) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Travel Award: Training

    Funding for short-term training mobility
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Canadian Blood Services (CBS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Travel Bursary

    Support for trainees attending research events
    NL, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,150 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    NL, Canada
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Turn to excellence!

    Recognizing excellence among young agricultural entrepreneurs
    Quebec, Canada
    Open Date : February 1, 2025
    Closing date : April 30, 2025
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $7,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
    Open Date : February 1, 2025
    Closing date : April 30, 2025
  • Canadian Hospitality Foundation (CHF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Uber Eats Hospitality Champion Scholarship

    Scholarship for hospitality innovation and community engagement
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : February 15, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : February 15, 2026
  • Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Undergraduate Grant

    Summer research studentship for NeuroCAM studies
    Canada
    Closing date : February 1, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • From $7,000 to $7,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
    Closing date : February 1, 2026
  • Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed

    Undergraduate Summer Research Awards (USRA) and Summer Student Research Program

    Undergraduate summer research funding for students
    NS, Canada
    Open Date : October 25, 2026
    Closing date : January 15, 2027
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    NS, Canada
    Open Date : October 25, 2026
    Closing date : January 15, 2027
  • Fondation Madeli-Aide logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Undergraduate university excellence scholarships

    University excellence scholarships for Madelinots
    Quebec, Canada
    Open Date : April 13, 2026
    Closing date : June 1, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • From $3,000 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
    Open Date : April 13, 2026
    Closing date : June 1, 2026
  • The ChariTree Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    UNICEF Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship

    Youth fellowship for climate education leaders
    Canada
    Closing date : January 6, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
    Closing date : January 6, 2026
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Union Training and Innovation Program – Innovation in Apprenticeship Stream

    Funding for innovative Red Seal apprenticeship partnerships
    Canada
    Open Date : October 12, 2022
    Closing date : December 1, 2022
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
    Open Date : October 12, 2022
    Closing date : December 1, 2022
  • United World Voices (UWV) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    United World Voices — General Funding

    Support for community impact and sustainable development
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Fondation Madeli-Aide logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    University level scholarships

    University scholarship for Madelinot students
    Quebec, Canada
    Open Date : April 13, 2026
    Closing date : June 1, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
    Open Date : April 13, 2026
    Closing date : June 1, 2026
  • UTS Alumni Association (UTSAA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    UTS Bursary Support Program

    Bursary support for qualified UTS students
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : January 12, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5 to $100
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : January 12, 2026
  • Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Veterinary Student Placement Program

    Support for veterinary student placements in rural Nova Scotia
    NS, Canada
    Open Date : February 13, 2026
    Closing date : March 15, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $6,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    NS, Canada
    Open Date : February 13, 2026
    Closing date : March 15, 2026
  • Municipality of Brockton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Volunteer Recognition Awards

    Recognition awards for community volunteers
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : May 26, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : May 26, 2026
  • Municipality of Brockton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award

    Scholarship for clean water careers
    Walkerton, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Walkerton, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Welland logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Wellness For All

    Financial assistance for local recreation participation
    Welland, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Welland, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    What student grants and loans offer

    Post-secondary student financial support
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • The County Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Willi Fida Culinary Bursary

    Funding for young culinary students in Prince Edward County
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $2,500
    Eligible Industries
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Women in municipal governments

    Funding for women’s municipal leadership initiatives
    Canada
    Open Date : April 25, 2022
    Closing date : June 10, 2022
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
    Open Date : April 25, 2022
    Closing date : June 10, 2022
  • Yellowknife Elks Lodge #314 (YELL) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yellowknife Elks Scholarship Program

    Scholarships for Canadian post-secondary students
    NT, Canada
    Closing date : July 7, 2025
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    NT, Canada
    Closing date : July 7, 2025
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit

    Short-term bilingual youth jobs with wage support
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
    Closing date : February 17, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
    Closing date : February 17, 2026
  • The ChariTree Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Young Nature Leaders Grant

    Funding for youth-led nature projects in Canada
    Canada
    Closing date : February 20, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
    Closing date : February 20, 2026
  • Quebec Order of Engineers Foundation (FOIQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth and genius space

    Youth-focused support for science and engineering
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Bursary Program

    Bursary support for graduating youth
    Lansdowne, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $400 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Lansdowne, Ontario, Canada
  • Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3) logo
    Halifax, NS, Canada
    Closing date : January 20, 2025
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Halifax, NS, Canada
    Closing date : January 20, 2025
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Climate Action Grants

    Supports student-led climate action initiatives in Toronto schools
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Open Date : November 1, 2025
    Closing date : November 28, 2025
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Open Date : November 1, 2025
    Closing date : November 28, 2025
  • Town of Penetanguishene logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Endowment Fund

    Funding for youth community activities in Penetanguishene
    Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : March 1, 2024
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 400 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : March 1, 2024
  • Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Youth Entrepreneur Loan Program

    Loans for young Quebec entrepreneurs
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $200,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • CMTN Foundation (CMTN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Futures Education Fund

    Funding for students facing financial need
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Youth in Movement Towards Employment

    Skills and work experience support for young people
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $370 to $3,600
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • Town of Tillsonburg logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Leadership Grant

    Financial support for youth leadership opportunities
    Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Mental Health Fund: Call for proposals 2024

    Supports youth mental health services and access
    Canada
    Open Date : November 18, 2024
    Closing date : January 22, 2025
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
    Open Date : November 18, 2024
    Closing date : January 22, 2025
  • Archdiocese of Vancouver (RCAV) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Ministry Leadership Bursary

    Supports young Catholic student leaders
    BC, Canada
    Closing date : May 11, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $500
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
    Closing date : May 11, 2026
  • Fédération Québécoise des Jeunes du Canada (FQJC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Support Program

    Funding for youth-led community initiatives
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada

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