Business Tools & Resources

Provincial business advocacy, research and policy information.

National business advocacy, research and resources for businesses of all sizes.

Explore business data, economic trends and tools from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

Information about business attraction, investment, expansion and local economic development.

Resources and initiatives supporting the vitality of the downtown core.

Information and support for tourism operators and businesses serving visitors.

Financing, mentorship and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39.

Explore support for entrepreneurs, small businesses and communities in East Nipissing and East Parry Sound.

Register a business, incorporate or update business information in Ontario.

Business counselling, training, networking, financing and mentorship for women entrepreneurs.

Get business advice, training and guidance on business plans, start-ups and growth.

Federal funding and business support for economic development in Northern Ontario.

Funding programmes supporting business growth, jobs, innovation and community development in Northern Ontario.

Government-backed financing that helps small businesses access loans through participating lenders.

Funding support for eligible Canadian businesses developing export opportunities and entering international markets.

Get recruitment support, job postings, candidate referrals and information about hiring incentives and training.

Explore inclusive hiring support, job coaching and workplace guidance for employing people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Get employer support with accessibility assessments, training, policies and inclusive workplace practices.

Find human resources expertise, tools and support for workplace challenges.

Use local labour market research and workforce information to support business planning and hiring.

Connect with employment services for recruitment, job postings, candidate referrals and workforce support.

Find official immigration and citizenship information, or use IRCC’s directory to search for free settlement services near you.

Information for local employers and candidates about the pilot, employer designation, eligibility and the hiring process.

Newcomer and refugee settlement support, orientation, community connections, employment support and referrals across Northeastern Ontario.

Settlement and integration support, language courses and assessments, employment-related programmes and help planning a path into the workforce. Services available vary by location.

Les Compagnons des francs loisirs provides French-language settlement and community support for newcomers in the Nipissing region.

Free English-language classes for eligible newcomers, with in-person and online options.

A community partnership working on newcomer inclusion and coordination among local organizations, employers and service providers.

A Northern Ontario network supporting Francophone immigration and connections among organizations that welcome and support French-speaking newcomers.

Explore the relocation guide and community map for settlement, employment, education, language training, childcare, health services and more.

Explore training and resources to help small businesses adopt digital tools and strengthen their online presence.

Find mentorship, commercialization support and business development services for innovative companies.

Ontario accessibility standards and guidance for organizations.

Business tax, payroll and compliance information.

Information about workplace rights and responsibilities under Ontario employment standards.

Information about workplace legislation, training, employment and occupational health and safety.

Workplace insurance, return-to-work and health and safety resources.