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Business Development Bank of Canada​

BDC offers financing with flexible terms and consulting services to support your projects. Their specialists are here to guide you and help you build a successful and resilient business during uncertain times. 

For more information, please contact Business Centre Manager Michael Gatschene:
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[email protected]
​T: 705-750-4805
C: 705-313-5953

Additionally, the BDC has an accessible page with free tools and resources to support businesses in the face of trade uncertainty: https://www.bdc.ca/en/special-support/tariffs

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Community Futures Peterborough

​If you are looking for financial support during this time, please view flexible lending options available from Community Futures Peterborough here: https://communityfuturespeterborough.ca/loans/

Navigating Tariffs Toolkit

For more information, please contact Community Futures: 

E:[email protected]
T:(705) 745-5434

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The Business Advisory Centre

​The Business Advisory Centre at Community Futures Peterborough is also available to meet with you to discuss various ways to mitigate your risk and grow your business. Book a one-on-one meeting today with one of their advisors at:https://communityfuturespeterborough.ca/advisory/

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MNP LLP ​- Accounting, Business Consulting and Tax Services

​​Click here to access an abundance of resources at your fingertips. Check out MNP's free assessment to assess your risk amid U.S. tariffs.

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​Export Development Canada(EDC)

EDC helps Canadian businesses expand internationally by providing financing, insurance, bonding, and trade expertise. Please click here to find out more information.

​Trade Commissioner Service(TCS)

​Another resource is the TSC, which helps businesses in navigating international markets by providing on-the-ground support in over 160 cities worldwide, helping them with exporting, market entry, business connections, and navigating the complexities of foreign trade. Click here to find out more

Canadian Trade Commissioner Service - Ontario 

There are various Trade Commissioner Offices across Ontario that can assist in mitigating the impacts of tariffs on your business by tapping into different international markets and introducing you to a network of trade commissioners around the world.

Trade Commissioners can provide your business with trade, investment and innovation opportunities in focusing on the following sectors: 

• Aerospace, Defence and Security
• Automotive, Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
• Construction
• Renewable Energy
• Environmental Technologies
• Financial Services
• Health, Life Sciences, and Biotechnology
• Information and Communication Technologies (Software, new media, Wireless and Telecommunications, etc.)
• Mining, Nuclear, Electrical Services and Equipment
• Service Industries and Capital Projects

Click here to be directed to the Toronto Office Directory.

Employment and Social Development Canada

The Work-Sharing Program helps employers and employees avoid layoffs, when there is a temporary decrease in the normal level of business activity that is beyond the control of the employer.

To find out for more information you can contact the Employer Contact Centre: 1-800-367-5693​

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CanExport for Business(SMEs)

Are you a small or medium-sized enterprises? CanExport is a funding program that can help your company grow into global markets. 

CanExport provides support to:

• travel to foreign markets
• in-person participation in trade missions, trade shows, meetings, or conferences
• gather market intelligence (custom research, reports, and studies)
• apply for intellectual property protection in international markets
• adapt contractual agreements and apply for supplier diversity certifications in international markets
• seek expert legal and business advice
• translate, adapt, or create marketing materials tailored to your market(s)

CanExport applications are currently open. Click here to find out more.