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MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW)
Support for self-employed business start-up
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports self-employed workers and new entrepreneurs in MRC de L'Islet. It provides financial assistance to build a business plan, start a business, or consolidate self-employed activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Start a business
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- De L'Islet
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a new business
- Buying an existing independent business
- Consolidating self-employed activities
- Starting a worker cooperative
Documents Needed
- Written draft of the business project
- Curriculum vitae
- Certificate of bankruptcy discharge, if applicable
- Business plan
- Ownership or shareholder agreement, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employment Insurance recipients
- Social assistance recipients
- Unemployed people without public income support
- Precarious workers
Who is not eligible
- Asylum seekers
- People starting a business in a regulated profession
- Commission-based workers
- Franchises and dependent business models
- Controversial businesses such as dating agencies or fortune-telling services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities in regulated professions requiring a professional order.
- Franchises, banners, licenses, and other dependent businesses.
- Sexual, religious, political, or controversial businesses.
- Projects focused only on financial restructuring.
- Dedicated self-employment with a single client relationship.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
- MRC de L'Islet
Processing and Agreement
- The project is first reviewed by Services Québec and the coordinating organization.
- A selection committee makes the decision on whether the project moves forward.
- Approved projects proceed to a start-up phase and later a post-start-up follow-up phase.
- The decision is communicated to Services Québec.
Additional information
- The program is delivered by the MRC de L'Islet's economic development service.
- Applicants may be referred through Services Québec and the coordinating organization.
- Second participation is exceptional and requires clear justification.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW) Program
What is the MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW)?
This program supports self-employed workers and new entrepreneurs in MRC de L'Islet. It provides financial assistance to build a business plan, start a business, or consolidate self-employed activities.
Who is eligible for the MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW) program?
To be eligible for the MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW) program, you must:
Eligible personal status required
Business project draft needed
35 hours/week commitment
What expenses are eligible under MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW)?
Starting a new business
Buying an existing independent business
Consolidating self-employed activities
Starting a worker cooperative
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW)?
You can contact MRC de L'Islet (MRC) by email at s.thiboutot@mrclislet.com or by phone at 418-598-3076 poste 255.
Where is the MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW) available?
The MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW) program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Is the MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW) is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW)?
MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW) is funded by MRC de L'Islet (MRC)