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BizPaL
Online permit and licence finder for businesses
Latest source updateLast Update: June 30, 2026Latest change: Changed: scope and target audience, contact or portal details, application process.View change
Latest source update
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 that helps Canadian businesses find permits and licences needed to establish, operate, and grow their business. It provides location-based results with basic supporting information and links to government sites for further details, where available.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 not eligible
- BizPaL does not provide any types of personal or professional certifications.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- Quebec
- New Brunswick
- Prince Edward Island
- Nova Scotia
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
How to apply
- Select a location and enter an industry to start the search.
- You can filter permits based on business activities.
Additional information
- BizPaL is free to use and available 24/7.
- The service is a collaborative effort of the federal, provincial, territorial, regional, and participating municipal governments.
- The information provided by participating jurisdictions is offered in the official language(s) of the originating jurisdiction.
Frequently Asked Questions about the BizPaL Program
What is the BizPaL?
BizPaL is an online service that helps Canadian businesses find permits and licences needed to establish, operate, and grow their business. It provides location-based results with basic supporting information and links to government sites for further details, where available.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 15, 2024.
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)
Who is eligible for the BizPaL program?
Eligibility criteria are not specified.