BDC Advisory Services — Certifications
Canada
Guidance towards a successful certification
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Expert Advice
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- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Accommodation and food services
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- Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
- Government of Canada
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Get advice to achieve international certifications, to pass an audit in quality management, information security and environmental management, using proven methodology, employee engagement and coaching support.
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Guiding you toward a successful certification. Meeting certification standards increases customer confidence, helps satisfy regulatory requirements, and puts you in a great position to go after bigger clients.
- Food safety standards: Get GSFI, HACCP, SFCR, or GMP certification to meet regulatory requirements, boost customer confidence, win business from major food chains, and access international markets.
- ISO 27001 – Information security: Reduce cybersecurity risks to your business by identifying critical assets, understanding vulnerabilities, and building strong practices in IT security management.
- ISO 9001 – Quality management: Meet and even exceed your customers' quality assurance standards and increase profitability at all levels of your business operations.
- ISO 14001 – Environmental management: Minimize any harmful effects of your business on the environment, meet requirements, and reduce risk and liability, while satisfying internal and external stakeholders.
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$30,000
Vancouver
Achieving ISO 27001 certification to enhance IT security for a software development company in Vancouver.
$20,000
Montreal
Obtaining HACCP certification to meet food safety standards for a cooperative bakery in Montreal.
$35,000
Toronto
Achieving ISO 9001 certification to improve quality management for a car parts manufacturer in Toronto.
$25,000
Calgary
Achieving ISO 14001 certification to enhance environmental management for a recycling center in Calgary.
$30,000
Ottawa
Achieving ISO 9001 certification for a healthcare non-profit organization in Ottawa to improve quality management.
$25,000
Winnipeg
Achieving GSFI certification for a food processing company in Winnipeg to meet international food safety standards.
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There are eligible expenses for this grant:
- Certification fees
- Consulting services related to certification
- Training costs for employees
- Internal auditing services
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Demonstrated commitment to meeting certification standards
- Evidence of employee engagement and training
- Potential for business growth and customer satisfaction
- Ability to implement and maintain certification processes
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- Step 1: Contact our experts
- Step 2: Discuss your certification needs and goals
- Step 3: Receive guidance on the certification process
- Step 4: Implement the necessary steps and requirements
- Step 5: Engage employees and adopt continuous improvement practices
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