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Innovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) works with Canadians in all areas of the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment, enhance Canada's innovation performance, increase Canada's share of global trade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace. We are the federal institution that leads the Innovation, Science and Economic Development portfolio. LatestMost requestedServices and informationBusiness and industryBusiness taxes, permits and regulations, intellectual property, business support and how to sell to government. COVID-19 and Your Business newsletterSubscribe to receive the latest information and support for your business. Intellectual property and copyrightProtecting your intellectual property, trademarks, copyright and using IP as a business tool. Money and financesManaging your money, debt and investments, planning for retirement and protecting yourself from consumer fraud. Federal corporationsIncorporating or making changes to a business corporation, not-for-profit, cooperative or board of trade. Science and innovationScientific research, funding, datasets, innovation support, facilities and educational resources. R&D and innovationFunding, collaboration, commercialization and licensing resources to help fuel innovation. InsolvencyConsumer proposals, bankruptcy and how to find a Licensed Insolvency Trustee. Business grants and financingGrants, loans, private and public sector financing and leveraging personal assets. Research and business intelligenceIndustry sector data, financial benchmarks, labour trends and business statistics. International trade and investmentExporting, importing and investing in Canada and foreign markets. Broadcasting and telecommunications regulationsBroadcasting, distribution and spectrum licences, telecommunications standards, certification and more. Canadian and international standardsThe different types of standards and certifying bodies that can be used by your business. Permits, licences and regulationsThe permits, licences and regulations that apply to your business. Directories of Canadian companiesRegistering as a Canadian supplier, searching for competitors and checking a company's incorporation status. Consumer affairsSolutions for everyday consumer topics like complaint resolution and consumer protection. Rural economic developmentPrograms and initiatives geared toward the continued development of rural Canada. Tourism in CanadaCanada's tourism sector, tourism vision, advisory council, initiatives and more. What we are doingCorporate informationMinister![]() Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Minister![]() Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development Portfolio organizationsCanadian Intellectual Property OfficeThe Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is responsible for the administration and processing of the greater part of intellectual property in Canada. Communications Research Centre CanadaThe Communications Research Centre Canada (CRC) is the Government of Canada's primary laboratory for research and development in wireless technologies, with a focus on the efficient exploitation of radio frequency spectrum. Competition Bureau CanadaThe Competition Bureau, as an independent law enforcement agency, ensures that Canadian businesses and consumers prosper in a competitive and innovative marketplace. Office of the Superintendent of BankruptcyThe Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy supervises the administration of all estates and matters under insolvency legislation. Measurement CanadaMeasurement Canada is responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of measurement in the Canadian marketplace. |