There are dozens of government grants, loans, tax credits, and other incentives to support foreign investors in bringing their business to and creating jobs in Canada. If you are a multinational company interested in establishing your manufacturing, research & development, or agri-food facility in Canada, all levels of government will support your project.
In Canada, the Federal government typically offers interest-free loans through one of the Regional Economic Development Agencies. Those agencies cover major provinces (Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia) or regions (Atlantic, Prairies and North). Interest-free loans can cover up to 50% of eligible project expenses including construction or renovation of the facility, purchasing equipment and technology, training new employees, and more.
The repayment of the Federal interest-free loan starts 12 months following project completion and takes 5 to 7 years.
It is also worth noting that there are special incentives for the clean tech sector, large-scale decarbonization projects, and helping Canada achieve net-zero emission targets.
In addition, each province and territory has its incentive programs which could be grants, interest-free loans with forgivable components, or tax credits. Although the rules vary from province to province, foreign investors can secure an additional 10%-20% of the project costs. These incentives are offered by provincial investment agencies like Invest Ontario, Investissment Quebec, Invest Alberta, or the provincial and territorial governments directly.
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