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Last Update: June 30, 2026
Latest change: Changed: scope and target audience, contact or portal details, application process.
Grant changed: scope and target audience, contact or portal details
We detected changes to scope and target audience, contact or portal details, application process.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
January 15, 2024
Opened October 1, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
BizPaL is an online service for Canadian businesses and entrepreneurs that simplifies access to permit and licence information across federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments. It helps users find required permits, licences, approvals, certifications, registrations, and other requirements to start, operate, and grow a business.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian businesses.
- Entrepreneurs.
How to apply
- Select the region where you wish to start or grow your business.
- Enter a location and an industry.
- Answer a short series of questions about the nature and scope of your current or proposed business.
- Receive a customized list of permits and licences you may require.
Additional information
- BizPaL is free to use.
- The service is available 24/7.
- All information you provide is anonymous.
- You may save or print your results for future reference.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BizPaL Program
What is the BizPaL?
BizPaL is an online service for Canadian businesses and entrepreneurs that simplifies access to permit and licence information across federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments. It helps users find required permits, licences, approvals, certifications, registrations, and other requirements to start, operate, and grow a business.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 15, 2024.
Who can I contact for more information about the BizPaL?
You can contact Innovation Canada or by phone at 1-888-576-4444.
Where is the BizPaL available?
The BizPaL program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the BizPaL?
BizPaL is funded by Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)