Format: 2024
Format: 2024

Incorporate a Business Corporation [Government du Québec]

Publisher: 
Government du Québec
Year of publication: 
2012

A business corporation is an entity that has, subject to the conditions stipulated by law, a juridical personality and possesses specific rights and obligations. The liability of the shareholders is limited to their investment.

Building Code [Prince Edward Island Provincial Government]

Publisher: 
Department of Environment, Labour and Justice
Year of publication: 
2012

The Provincial Building Code Act empowers the Province and municipalities to enact regulations concerning building development. The building bylaw may deal with such issues as occupancy of the building, adopt in part or all of the National Building Code, prescribe methods of construction, demolition, issuance of permits, standards for inspectors, forms and fees.

Importing [Business Development Bank of Canada, BDC]

Publisher: 
Government of Canada
Year of publication: 
2020

An import is a good, product or service brought into a country from another country.

The person or company bringing the product into the country is the importer. The person or company shipping the product from abroad is the exporter. Tariffs are often charged on imported products. These are fees imposed by customs agencies.

In Canada, moving goods from one province to another is not considered importing or exporting.

Exporting [Business Development Bank of Canada, BDC]

Publisher: 
Government of Canada
Year of publication: 
2020

Am I ready to export?

There are plenty of opportunities for your business to grow beyond the borders of Canada; the rewards can be great, but exporting is not without risks.

In today's global marketplace, exporting and other international trade opportunities are important success factors for a growing number of companies. But entrepreneurs are often intimidated by the prospect of doing international business. After all, exporting brings a whole new set of challenges.

Franchising [Canada Business Network, CBN]

Publisher: 
Government of Canada
Year of publication: 
2020

Starting your own business from scratch can sometimes be overwhelming for first-time entrepreneurs. Instead, investing in an already successful franchise concept may be a great choice for your new business venture.

Sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or co-operative? [Canada Business Network, CBN]

Publisher: 
Government of Canada
Year of publication: 
2020

Now that you have decided to start your own business, you will have to determine what business structure or form of organization suits your needs. The structure of your business will depend on whether you want to run your business yourself or with a partner or associates. There are four types of business structures: sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and cooperatives.

Buy a Business or Start Your Own? [Business Development Bank of Canada, BDC]

Publisher: 
Government of Canada
Year of publication: 
2020

Starting a business from scratch can be overwhelming for first time entrepreneurs. If you have a great business idea and are ready to work hard to build it from the ground up, then you may wish to start your own business. But if you want to hit the ground running and avoid some of the common start-up pitfalls, then buying an existing business or a successful franchise may be a better option for you.

A Scan of Key Knowledge Holders, Resources and Activities in Atlantic Region Post-Secondary Institutions that can Support Capacity Building in the First Nations Fisheries [Atlantic Aboriginal Economic Development Integrated Research Program, AAEDIRP]

Publisher: 
Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat
Year of publication: 
2012

"Post-secondary resources in this scan have been divided into three topics: Fisheries, Business, and Arts, Social Sciences and Integrative Science. The scan documents an immense number of university and college programming, Aboriginal support services, research centres, research reports and projects, and key knowledge holders who can potentially contribute to capacity building in the First Nations fisheries.

Canadian Renewable Electricity Development: Employment Impacts [Clean Air Renewable Energy Coalition]

Publisher: 
Clean Air Renewable Energy Coalition
Year of publication: 
2004

This report discusses the employment impacts of renewable electricity development in Canada. Various technologies are reviewed according to man hours per megawatt developed and the types of jobs.

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