Canada Business is a government information service for businesses and start-up entrepreneurs in Canada. Canada Business reduces the complexity and burden of dealing with various levels of government by serving as a single point of access for federal and provincial/territorial government services, programs, and regulatory requirements for business. Services are available on the web, by telephone (toll-free) and email, and in person.

What's available online for clients?

Federal/provincial/territorial information services:

Access to information on starting a business, taxes, information by sector, regulations, innovation, financing, human resource management, international trade and selling to governments;

Tools for creating a comprehensive business plan (Interactive Business Planner);

Techniques for developing business ideas and improving existing businesses (Online Small Business Workshop);

Interactive communication with a Business Information Officer over the phone while information is provided over the web (“Talk to Us”);

Comprehensive guide to using the Internet for business activities (E-Commerce InfoGuide);

Guides for business start-ups (Business Information Guides); and

Links to federal, provincial and territorial government programs, services and regulatory requirements.

Clients and benefit of online service

Clients:

Potential businesses;
New businesses;
Existing businesses;
Entrepreneurs;
Exporters; and
Individuals.

Benefit:

Single-window access to government information reduces the time needed to find information on services and programs for business.

Service changes and improvements in 2005: Client benefits

By serving as the primary source of business-related information on all government programs, services and regulations, the Canada Business network helped entrepreneurs find relevant business information from various levels of government in one convenient location. Improvements focused on integrating information across jurisdictions, managing Canada Business content, and maintaining, strengthening and developing new collaborative partnerships to continuously improve its service responsiveness to the needs of clients.

Service changes and improvements planned for 2006: Client benefits

The reach of the Canada Business network will be extended by syndicating its information and services via third-party intermediaries and by exploring various service enhancements, including integrating “E-Pass” and “My Business Account” services, which will allow businesses to customize the information they receive from various government websites in a secure environment.