Small Business Resources

Tariff-specific Resources

Provincial

Ontario Government support to help cover expenses for companies impacted by tariffs.

Ontario Government support for communities and local industries navigating economic challenges caused by U.S. trade disruption

Ontario Together Trade Fund

Ontario Government support for businesses facing U.S. trade disruptions, specifically to help grow local supply chains, expand markets and protect jobs.

Federal

Support for workers and employers impacted by tariffs

Government of Canada guide outlining national employer supports, including funding, financial support and tax-relief programs such as:

Regional Tariff Response Initiative – supporting businesses impacted by tariffs (see Regional Tariff Response Initiative in Southern Ontario)
Strategic Response Fund – helping industries adapt in sectors such as steel, automotive, forest products, AI and advanced technologies
Large Enterprise Tariff Loan – lending for large enterprises affected by current and future tariffs
Process for requesting remission of tariffs – requesting exceptional relief from tariffs

External

Trade uncertainty and tariffs

Business Development Bank of Canada (BCC) information about loans to help overcome trade challenges as well as business advice. The BDC is a crown corporation.

General Business Programs

Provincial

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

FedDev Ontario is investing to build and compete by supporting companies to adopt cutting-edge solutions, enhance productivity, break into new markets and build for the future.

Ontario Government Business Funding Opportunities

The Ontario government has a number of funds available for entrepreneurs.

Digital Main Street - Programs for Ontario Businesses

Digital Main Street is, "...a program and service that helps main street businesses achieve digital transformation." There are four different programs available to Ontario businesses.

Business, workplace and economy

Ontario Government information about starting, operating and growing a business. It also refers to funding and supports (including the above-listed programs).

Available funding opportunities from the Ontario Government

Ontario maintains a searchable directory of current provincial funding programs, including those available to businesses.

Closed funding opportunities from the Ontario Government

Although these programs are no longer accepting applications, the directory may help identify initiatives that could reopen or be replaced by similar programs in the future.

Small Business Enterprise Centre

Ontario's Small Business Enterprise Centre network provides guidance and support to entrepreneurs. The Small Business Centre - London, offers services such as business consultations and referrals to additional support programs.

Small business

Information, guidance, and support services available to small business owners in Ontario.

Invest Ontario Incentives Programs and Services

Contact their experts to access a range of financial support options tailored to your project needs.

Taxes and benefits

Tax credits, benefits, and incentives that may be available to individuals and businesses.

General Business Programs

Federal

Government of Canada Business Benefits Finder

A searchable database of programs and services available to businesses provided by the government of Canada.

CRA Liaison Service

The Canada Revenue Agency provides free educational support to small business owners and self-employed individuals regarding tax obligations and reporting requirements.

Canada Small Business Financing – Loans for small businesses

This is a loan program in collaboration with financial institutions.

Business Development Canada (BDC) –Financing

BDC promotes entrepreneurship by providing highly tailored financing, venture capital and consulting services to entrepreneurs.

Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Opportunities

Sector Grants is a new funding stream designed to strengthen the capacity and resilience of the non-profit sector. Applicants can apply for funding to create or adapt tools to respond to changing community needs, improve how data is collected, build understanding of diverse and non-traditional funding. There is a two-step application period that starts September 23, 2026.

Learn more here.

Grow Grants support established programs and services that have a proven track record of success and meet community needs. Applicants can apply for funding to expand, improve or adapt an existing program or service. Application deadline: November 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

Learn more here.

FIFA Main Street Impact Survey

Toronto BIA Association (TABIA) is conducting a survey to measure the economic impact of events that took place across the city during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Responses will assist the City of Toronto, TABIA, and other stakeholders when planning future events.

Take the survey.

Good Neighbour Guide for Late Night Businesses

City Council has adopted amendments to the Licensing Bylaw and Zoning Bylaws as part of the Night Economy Review in December 2023. The amended bylaws will come into effect on January 1, 2025. The City of Toronto held a Night Economy Town Hall in January to share the latest information including the adopted regulatory amendments.

Also introduced was the Good Neighbour Guide for Late Night Businesses. This guide is a comprehensive resource and includes best practices for live music venues, nightclubs, bars, restaurants, retailers, service providers, and other businesses operating between the hours 6 pm - 6 am. The guide presents relevant information and provides links to related resources, from the City of Toronto and external sources, intended to support operators in running a safe establishment that also benefits the surrounding community, including nearby residents and other businesses.