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Starting and growing a business is a great challenge, and the Government of Canada is here to help. These are some of the resources small businesses will need to succeed.
Legal and regulatory
- Canada Small Business Financing Act
(Department of Justice Canada) - Canada Small Business Financing Regulations
(Department of Justice Canada)
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Questions and answers
Top 6 Frequently asked questions
- When is an appraisal required?
- Can lenders charge fees for CSBFP loans?
- Are on-site visits mandatory?
- Can personal guarantees be secured?
- Can a lender submit the registration form even if it has not yet obtained the borrower's business (GST) number?
- What is the maximum amount of a loan under the CSBFP?
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Reports and statistics
CSBFP documents
- CSBFP Evaluation, October 2019
- CSBFP : Cost-Benefit Analysis, May 2019
- CSBFP Awareness and Satisfaction Study Final Report, August 2018
- Incrementality Study of the CSBFP , March 2018
- SME Profile: CSBFP Program Borrowers, March 2016
- Updated and Extended Economic Impact Analysis of the CSBFP, November 2014
- CSBFP Lender Awareness and Satisfaction Study, August 2014
- Key Risk Factors in the CSBF Portfolio, July 2013
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Overview and Highlights
- Overview and Highlights 2021–22
- Overview and Highlights 2020–21
- Overview and Highlights 2019–20
- Overview and Highlights 2018–19
- Overview and Highlights 2017–18
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Comprehensive reviews
- Comprehensive Review Report (2014-2019), October 2020
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