Why are there government grants for starting a business?

The Canadian government realized that the Canadian economy must be stimulated. In order to do this they have chosen to encourage more individuals to start up a business. This is why the government grants for starting a business programs have been put in place. In addition to this, when the economy is weak, small businesses tend to suffer. By offering government grants for starting a business and other grants for existing businesses it certainly helps to keep Canadian business economy much stronger.

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You can also take advantage of the Small Business Startup Assessment Tool below and see the tools and resources you need to succeed at launching your business. It takes just a minute and will also tell you if there may be any funding programs available.