GOVERNMENT
SERVICES
Connect with Government services at the Federal, Provincial, County and Municipal level to find even more ways to empower your business.
Federal
Services
Federal
Services.
Rural Secretariat (Canada)
This site is part of the Agriculture Canada federal website. The Rural Secretariat provides information about issues of particular concern to rural Canadians. This specific address offers a review of federal programs and services that may be of interest to rural Canadians and rural communities.
Provincial
Services.
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs
OMAFRA has recently announced the “Rural Economic Development Program” (RED). This five-year initiative is designed to promote and foster rural economic development. Funding is available for specific projects designed to diversify local economies, retain long-term jobs in the area, promote strategic & co-ordinated regional approaches to development, stimulate new markets and export development or develop information, tools & resources to enhance rural economic development.
www.rural.gc.ca/publications/guide_e.phtml
Trillium Foundation
Trillium Foundation is part of the provincial government array of programs and services. This program is intended to foster the enhancement of communities. This site provides information related to the various grant programs it has to support community health.
County
Services.
Bruce County is definitely open for business — but not in the usual way.
Here, that familiar phrase means something different. It’s not just a slogan; it’s a promise of possibility. Bruce County offers a diverse mix of entrepreneurial opportunities — from energy and tourism to agri-business, culture, technology, and retail. You won’t find layers of red tape. Instead, you’ll meet a supportive network of local business owners who are ready to share insights and open doors. We're not stuck in the past — we’re driven by innovation, excited by new ideas, and focused on helping you grow.
This is where potential meets opportunity.
https://www.brucecounty.on.ca/business
Municipal
Services.
Municipal Business Development Offices play a vital role in driving local economic growth and enhancing community well-being. They help attract new investment and support local entrepreneurs by providing resources, guidance, and incentives, which in turn fosters job creation and economic activity. These offices serve as a one-stop resource for businesses, assisting with permits, licenses, and navigating municipal processes, while also advocating for the needs of the business community within local government. By promoting commercial activity in underdeveloped neighborhoods, they contribute to community revitalization and help build more diverse and resilient local economies. Furthermore, they facilitate strategic partnerships between the public and private sectors, contribute to urban planning efforts, and provide market research and data to support informed business decisions. Importantly, Municipal Business Development Offices also play a key role in promoting inclusive economic development by supporting minority- and women-owned businesses and working to reduce economic disparities across communities.
The municipalities in Bruce County:
Arran Elderslie
https://www.arran-elderslie.ca/en/business-and-development/business-and-development.aspx
Brockton
https://www.brockton.ca/business-development/
Huron Kinloss
https://www.huronkinloss.com/build-invest-and-grow/business-grants-and-funding-opportunities/
Kincardine
Northern Bruce Peninsula
https://www.northbrucepeninsula.ca/develop/
Saugeen Shores
https://www.saugeenshores.ca/en/invest-and-plan/invest-and-plan.aspx
South Bruce
South Bruce Peninsula