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MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment
Support for viable self-employment projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Support for self-employed workers to launch a viable business project. Financial assistance is provided as an employment allowance for up to 40 weeks.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Des Chenaux
- Mauricie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a self-employed business activity.
- Implementing a viable business project.
- Developing a business with the goal of creating jobs.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Self-employed workers
- Recipients of last-resort financial assistance
- Employment Insurance participants
- People without public income support
- Precarious workers
Eligible geographic areas
- Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan
- Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel
Processing and Agreement
- Eligibility is verified before participation.
- Applicants are directed to the appropriate local employment centre for confirmation.
- Support is granted according to the project and its duration.
Additional information
- The program is offered in collaboration with Emploi-Québec.
- Eligibility verification is done through the local employment centres listed by the MRC.
- For Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan, applicants must contact the local employment centre there.
- For Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, applicants must contact the Shawinigan local employment centre.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment Program
What is the MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment?
Support for self-employed workers to launch a viable business project. Financial assistance is provided as an employment allowance for up to 40 weeks.
Who is eligible for the MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment program?
To be eligible for the MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment program, you must:
Last-resort assistance recipient
Employment Insurance participant
Precarious worker or no public income support
What expenses are eligible under MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment?
Starting a self-employed business activity.
Implementing a viable business project.
Developing a business with the goal of creating jobs.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment?
You can contact MRC des Chenaux (MRC) by email at [email protected] or by phone at 819 840-0704.
Where is the MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment available?
The MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment program is available Mauricie, Quebec.
Is the MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment?
MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment is funded by MRC des Chenaux (MRC)