Ontario Supporting Francophone Entrepreneurs
Investment to provide tools and services needed to start and grow a business
The Ontario government is investing $500,000 over the next two years in the Fédération des gens d’affaires francophones de l’Ontario (FGA) to help Ontario’s Francophone entrepreneurs start or grow a business. The support will allow the FGA to provide free French language business advisory services to the province’s Francophone business community.
“Ontario’s Francophone entrepreneurs and business owners are important to the economy and our government’s support reflects our targeted and responsible approach to fostering economic growth across the province,” said Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business. “This investment will enable FGA to provide Francophone entrepreneurs the tools they need to start and grow their businesses, create jobs and contribute to building a strong and resilient economy.”
The province's support for the FGA will help broaden the influence of Francophone and bilingual businesses, stimulating job creation and unlocking new market opportunities. In partnership with Small Business Enterprise Centres (SBECs) across the province, the FGA will offer business advisory supports to Francophone entrepreneurs in their preferred language without service interruption.
“This investment in the Fédération des gens d’affaires francophones de l’Ontario demonstrates that the Ontario government is working to help Francophone businesses thrive,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Francophone Affairs. “Our goal is to support Francophone entrepreneurs and businesses, so they can fully contribute to the province’s economic growth.”
Small businesses play a critical role in all of Ontario’s communities and are an essential part of the province’s economy, employing over two million people. Ontario offers a range of programs and supports to help entrepreneurs start and grow new companies, including Intellectual Property Ontario, Starter Company Plus, Summer Company and tailored options, advice and business analysis through business advisory services.
