The Support for Self-Employment Program aims to assist those who are wishing to start their own business or to become a self-employed worker. If you are eligible, you could receive financial assistance, as well as help to develop your business, such as creating a business plan. 

You may be eligible for this program if one of the following applies to you:

• you are receiving employment insurance benefits
• you are receiving social assistance
• you are unemployed and not receiving government income support
• you are working but you have precarious employment