BizPaL Business Permits and Licences


Based on some generic information that you provide about your business and the activities that you will undertake, BizPaL will generate a list of required permits and licences from all levels of government, along with basic information on each, and links to government sites where the entrepreneur can learn more and, in some cases, apply online.


The service is the result of combined efforts by the federal, provincial/territorial and over 700 participating municipal governments and is designed with the following benefits in mind:

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  • It's free to use
  • It saves time
  • It’s available 24/7

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How BizPaL Got Started

BizPaL was a commitment of the Government of Canada in Budget 2006