The Business Advisory Supports program helps rural and remote businesses access professional expertise to address business challenges, strengthen operations, and support employment opportunities. Funding is available to offset the costs of hiring third-party professional advisors, with a focus on helping businesses respond to tariff-related impacts, improve resilience, and sustain or create jobs in Northern British Columbia.

Supports Indigenous participation in complex economic development opportunities across multiple sectors. The program helps Indigenous communities and organizations build partnerships, improve coordination, and increase economic participation in major projects and regional development initiatives.

Supports Indigenous community-owned businesses and economic development projects in Alberta. The program helps communities build infrastructure, purchase equipment, expand operations, and create long-term economic opportunities.

Provides financial support to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students across Canada to pursue post-secondary education, including college, university, skilled trades, and technology programs. Through a single application, students are considered for hundreds of bursaries, scholarships, and awards.

Supports employers in Prince Edward Island to train new or existing employees through short-term, job-specific training that builds skills and meets workforce needs. The program helps strengthen workforce capacity and supports long-term economic growth.

Supports Indigenous-led workforce development in B.C. to address employment gaps and build capacity (labour market plans/studies, cultural recognition supports, job fairs).