Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)
Administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
About this program
The Canada Small Business Financing Program makes it easier for small businesses to obtain loans from financial institutions by sharing the lender's risk with the government. It is a loan, fully repayable to the lender. Recent enhancements added new classes of loans, larger amounts, longer terms and a line-of-credit option, now offered by most financial institutions.
Who is eligible
Small and medium-sized businesses operating for profit in Canada. Applications are made through a participating financial institution, not to the government directly.
Information last verified: 2026-08-10
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