Immigrant Small Business Loan Program 

Nova Scotia Co-operative Council

Applies only to: Nova Scotia

If you have immigrated to Nova Scotia within the past five years and want to start, buy or grow a business, you can apply for a loan of up to $150,000 through your local credit union.

Eligible applicants include:

  • Permanent residents
  • Protected persons
  • Canadian citizens born outside of Canada
  • Canadian citizens who have lived abroad

In addition to traditional loans, the program offers working capital and lines of credit.