Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador celebrate 100th municipality joining BizPaL NL Français
Free online service cuts red tape and helps business owners save time
BRANCH, NL, Dec. 21, 2017 /CNW/ - Starting and running a business in Branch, Newfoundland and Labrador, just became easier thanks to BizPaL, an online business permit and licence service that saves business owners time and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.
The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism, today announced the implementation of BizPaL in the municipality of Branch, Newfoundland and Labrador. Branch is the 100th municipality in the province to join the BizPaL service, which has been available there since 2009. This free online application is a directory of the permits and licences required to start or run a business. BizPaL saves business people time searching for information and, as a result, helps them meet their obligations more easily.
Quotes
"BizPaL is a great tool that helps cut red tape and allows entrepreneurs to focus on what's important—growing their businesses. Our government is proud to support Canadian small businesses by providing them with the tools they need to succeed. I am pleased to join Minister Gambin-Walsh in celebrating the 100th community in Newfoundland and Labrador joining this great program. We will continue to work with all levels of government to support these businesses as they work to innovate, create jobs and help grow the middle class."
– The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism
"This is a significant milestone for Newfoundland and Labrador. BizPaL helps entrepreneurs by guiding them through the requirements for setting up their businesses, whether they choose to do so in an urban area like St. John's or a rural municipality such as Branch. With services like BizPaL, opportunities for economic development are no longer limited by geography. I look forward to welcoming additional municipalities in the coming year."
– The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service Newfoundland and Labrador
Quick facts
- BizPaL, a unique collaboration between all levels of government, helps entrepreneurs find out which permits and licences they require to start and grow their businesses.
- The Town of Branch signing on to BizPaL brings the number of local governments in Newfoundland and Labrador involved in this program to 100.
- Small and medium-sized enterprises are the foundation of the economy, accounting for 99 percent of all businesses in Canada.
- To date, all provinces and territories are participating in BizPaL, with 934 municipalities and one First Nation offering the service, making it available to 79 percent of the Canadian population.
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Backgrounder
BizPaL simplifies access to information on permits and licences for Canadian businesses
BizPaL is an online service that benefits Canadian businesses by helping them identify which permits and licences they require and how to obtain them. Entrepreneurs simply select the business activities they plan to undertake, and BizPaL automatically generates a list of required permits and licences from all levels of government, along with basic information on each. The list also includes links to the various government websites where entrepreneurs can learn more and, in some cases, apply online.
BizPaL also benefits governments by making it easier for them to provide businesses with accurate information on permits and licences. All provinces and territories are participating in BizPaL, with 934 municipalities and one First Nation offering the service, making it available to 79 percent of the Canadian population. Visit the BizPaL website (www.bizpal.ca) for a complete list of participating jurisdictions.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is the lead federal department for BizPaL, supporting the centralized functions of the service. BizPaL demonstrates how the Government of Canada is committed to engaging provincial, territorial, and municipal governments to align as much as possible with complementary programs to support small and medium-sized businesses. The Government of Canada is committed to creating a competitive business environment that supports innovation and reduces red tape. BizPaL has contributed to the government's success in reducing the paperwork burden on small businesses.
The success of BizPaL is due in part to the multi-jurisdictional partnership among federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments. The partnership operates under a shared governance and costing model with collaborative decision making. Each jurisdiction is responsible for adding and maintaining its own information in BizPaL.
This interactive, smart permit and licence search tool is featured on the BizPaL website (www.bizpal.ca), along with additional information.
SOURCE Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Jonathan Dignan, Director of Communications, Office of the Minister of Small Business and Tourism, 343-291-2700; Media Relations, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, 343-291-1777, [email protected]
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