Are you new to Canada and interested in starting your own business? We are here to help.  Contact the Halton Region Small Business Centre to book an appointment with one of our consultants.  We will help you create your business plan, direct you to resources, clarify rules and regulations and provide local market data.

Resources

• Starting a Small Business in Canada - General Information Session for new Canadians interested in self employment - topics include: business registration, name protection, municipal licensing, insurance, financing, HST, business planning and services available through the Halton Region Small Business Centre.  Get more information and register now!

 

• Newcomer Information Centre (NIC) - NIC is a program funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and operated by The Centre for Education and Training.  All services provided by NIC are free and confidential.  Services include: information and referral, computers, fax, Commissioner of Oath and information sessions.  NIC welcomes Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Refugees, Temporary Workers, students and visitors.  Get more information .

 

• Canada Business Ontario (CBO) - CBO info-guides are designed to help you navigate through federal and provincial government programs services and regulations that may apply to entrepreneurs.  Get more information .  CBO info-guides are available in the following languages:
   
  
  •  عربي(Arabic)
  • 中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • فارسی (Farsi)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • 한국의 (Korean)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi)
  • Pусский (Russian)
  • Espanol (Spanish)
  • Tagalog (Tagalog)
  • اردو (Urdu)
     
• Canadian Youth Business Foundation Newcomer Program - Are you new to Canada?  Are you between 18-34 years old with a great business idea and looking for guidance to launch your business?  CYBF's Newcomer Program gives you start-up coaching, financing, mentoring and business resources.  On top of that, it ensures that you have specialized support to better understand Canadian business customs and to overcome language and cultural challenges.  Plus, you do not need to have a credit history in Canada in order to receive financing.  Get more information .
  
  
  
• RBC Royal Bank - If you are a newcomer or landed immigrant seeking financial advice and you wish to speak to someone in your own language, RBC offers service in more than 150 languages, including Mandarin and Cantonese.  Get more information . RBC Starting a Business information guide .

 

• Canadian Bankers Association - Banks in Canada pride themselves on helping newcomers to Canada get started on the right financial path by providing affordable, accessible services and sound financial advice.  Whether you want to open an account, purchase a home, start a business or save for the future, Canada's banks are here to help. Get more information .

 

• Halton Multicultural Council - A community-based settlement agency that provides a variety of programs and services to immigrant and refugee communities.  Get more information .
  
  
  
• The Centre for Skills Development and Trade - offers various programs to help newcomers settle into the community and improve english language skills. Get more information .
  
  
  
• Associations & Clubs:
   
  
  • Black Business and Professional Association 
  • Chinese Business Chamber of Commerce 
  • Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs 
  • Canada Sri-Lanka Business Council 
  • Guyana-Canada Chamber of Commerce
  • Mississauga Board of Chinese Professionals & Businesses 
  • African Canadian Social Development Council 
  • Canadian-Chinese Computer Association 
  • The Hong Kong Canada Business Association
  • Chinese Importer & Exporter Club of Canada
  • Richmond Hill - Markham Chinese Business Association 
  • The Indus Entrepreneurs (TIE)