Business Rebates in Canada: Save on Equipment, Energy, and Sustainability Upgrades
Looking to reduce business costs through rebates? This article explains how rebate programs work in Canada, what types are available, who offers them, and how your business can qualify.
Whether you’re investing in energy-efficient equipment, renewable energy systems, or sustainability upgrades, this guide will help you take advantage of business rebate opportunities at the federal, provincial, and local levels.
✅ What Is a Business Rebate?
A business rebate is a financial incentive that refunds part of the cost of specific products, upgrades, or services after they’ve been purchased and installed. Rebates are typically:
- Post-purchase incentives (you apply after completing the project)
- Cash-back or bill credits that reduce overall project costs
- Targeted at energy efficiency, clean tech, or environmental improvements
Unlike grants or tax credits, rebates usually focus on narrow use cases, but have a simpler application process and faster turnaround times.
✅ Common Types of Business Rebates in Canada
Canadian businesses can access a wide range of rebate programs across industries and regions. Here are the most common categories:
◾ Energy Efficiency Rebates
Offered for upgrading:
- Lighting systems (LED retrofits)
- HVAC systems (high-efficiency heating and cooling)
- Commercial refrigeration and insulation
- Building automation and controls
These rebates are widely available through utility companies and provincial energy efficiency programs.
◾ Clean Technology & Renewable Energy Rebates
Available for:
- Solar panels and battery storage
- Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations
- High-efficiency boilers, heat pumps, and industrial equipment
- Energy management systems
Some programs also support feasibility studies or energy audits as part of clean energy adoption.
◾ Equipment or Technology Upgrade Rebates
Rebates for upgrading to modern, more efficient equipment — including:
- Manufacturing or processing machinery
- Smart building or facility technology
- Commercial kitchen or food service equipment
Eligibility typically depends on product specifications and installation by approved vendors.
◾ Environmental or Waste Reduction Rebates
Support for businesses reducing their environmental footprint, such as:
- Water-saving fixtures or industrial systems
- Waste diversion and recycling upgrades
- Low-emission fuel conversions
These are often tied to local or provincial climate strategies.
◾ Water or Fuel Efficiency Rebates
Though less common, some industries — particularly agriculture, hospitality, and transportation — may access rebates for:
- Irrigation or water management systems
- Fuel-saving equipment or retrofits for fleets
✅ Who Offers Business Rebates in Canada?
Business rebate programs are typically not offered directly by federal departments, but by agencies and utilities working under federal or provincial mandates. Key providers include:
- Utility companies
(e.g. BC Hydro, Hydro-Québec, Enbridge, FortisBC, Nova Scotia Power) - Provincial energy efficiency agencies
(e.g. Save on Energy Ontario, Efficiency Manitoba, Efficiency Nova Scotia) - Municipal governments
(e.g. City of Vancouver or Toronto climate rebate programs) - Regional economic development organizations
that deliver targeted rebate programs as part of local climate or innovation initiatives
While federal programs like those from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) may support rebates indirectly, most rebates are regional in nature, with eligibility based on location and service provider.
✅ How to Qualify for a Business Rebate
Each rebate program has its own requirements, but most follow a consistent structure. To qualify, businesses usually must:
- Be registered and operating in the applicable province, territory, or utility region
- Purchase eligible equipment or services (must meet technical efficiency criteria)
- Use approved installers or contractors, where required
- Submit proof of purchase and installation (e.g. paid invoice, product model numbers, photos)
- Complete the rebate application within the allowed timeframe — often within 90–120 days of installation
Some programs also require pre-approval before you begin the project, especially for high-value upgrades.
✅ How to Apply for a Business Rebate
Applying for a rebate is usually simpler than applying for a grant or loan. Here’s how the process typically works:
- Review eligibility and rebate amounts
- Check the program’s website or rebate catalog for qualifying products and services
- Check the program’s website or rebate catalog for qualifying products and services
- Plan your project
- Choose eligible equipment and, if necessary, work with a certified vendor or contractor
- Choose eligible equipment and, if necessary, work with a certified vendor or contractor
- Complete the project
- Install the product or upgrade, keeping detailed records (receipts, product specs, photos)
- Install the product or upgrade, keeping detailed records (receipts, product specs, photos)
- Submit your application
- Complete the online rebate form and upload documentation
- Include business information, proof of purchase, and installation date
- Complete the online rebate form and upload documentation
- Receive your rebate
- Rebates are typically issued within 4 to 12 weeks via cheque or electronic transfer
- Rebates are typically issued within 4 to 12 weeks via cheque or electronic transfer
Rebates are often first-come, first-served, and programs may close once funding is exhausted — so timing matters.
✅ Alternatives or Complements to Rebates
Business rebates are just one way to reduce costs. They’re often used in combination with other funding options, including:
◾ Grants
Upfront, non-repayable funding for broader projects, such as facility upgrades, hiring, or innovation.
◾ Tax Credits
Credits like SR&ED or provincial clean energy tax incentives may apply to the same or related expenses as a rebate.
◾ Loans
Government-backed loans can help cover upfront project costs if cash flow is a barrier, with rebates helping offset repayment later.
◾ Subsidies
If your project involves hiring or training staff, wage subsidies can reduce labour costs alongside any rebate on capital expenses.
✅ Business Rebates in Canada: Current Federal & Provincial Rebates Available
In the following sections you’ll find business rebate programs that are currently offered by the Canadian federal government, as well as various provincial governments:
Federal Business Rebates Currently Available:
$16,000.00
Rebate
Description:
Working with McCain, FCC has created an incentive program open to eligible FCC customers who are potato growers using McCain’s Regenerative Agriculture Framework.
$2,000.00
Rebate
Description:
FCC has created an incentive program that integrates AgExpert Field with Fertilizer Canada’s Nutrient Stewardship Program for eligible customers who use 4R practices in their operations, work with a 4R Designated Agronomist, Agrologist, or Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) for the 2024 growing season.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Drawback Program can help Canadian companies compete in export markets by removing the domestic duty impact from their commercial goods. The program grants a drawback (refund) of duties that were paid on imported goods if:
– the goods are eventually exported in the same condition, or
– the goods are consumed or expended through a manufacturing process and eventually exported
Additionally, Canadian companies may have commercial goods that are eligible for drawbacks under the Obsolete or Surplus Goods Program. The purpose of this program is to help Canadian companies compete internationally by reducing the export costs on valueless goods that will not enter the domestic market.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Duties Relief Program from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) allows qualified companies to import commercial goods without paying duties, as long as those goods are eventually exported. As part of the program, companies can manufacture or use the commercial goods in a limited manner before export.
$3,000.00
Rebate
Description:
Working with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), FCC has created an incentive program open to eligible FCC customers who participate in DUC’s Marginal Areas Program.
$3,000.00
Rebate
Description:
Working with Dairy Farmers of Canada and Lactanet, FCC has created an incentive program for eligible FCC customers. The criteria to qualify will be a combination of herd sustainability metrics and proAction® environment module results.
Producers on milk recording with Lactanet can use the recently launched Herd Sustainability Index results, while those not on milk recording can qualify by providing similar metrics.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Customs Bonded Warehouse Program defers the payment of customs duties on imported goods into Canada until they are sold in the Canadian market. If imported goods are exported directly from the customs bonded warehouse, no customs duties are payable.
$2,000.00
Rebate
Description:
Working with Cargill, FCC has created an incentive program for eligible FCC customers who participated in the Cargill RegenConnectᵀᴹ Program for the 2024 crop year.
$2,000.00
Rebate
Description:
Working with the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) and its certification bodies, FCC has created an incentive program for eligible customers who are CRSB Certified.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Canada tariff remission process provides eligible businesses exceptional relief from the tariffs imposed as part of Canada’s response. The Government of Canada is outlining a framework and process for how it will consider remission requests for the tariffs on products from the United States (U.S.) that apply beginning on March 4, 2025. Under specific circumstances, remission allows for relief from the payment of tariffs, or the refund of tariffs already paid.
Should the government decide to impose additional tariffs on other goods, the remission process would also be available for those goods, with further details provided at that time
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Building Retrofits Initiative (BRI) provides attractive financing to reduce investment barriers and decarbonize buildings. Our team of experts works with the public and private sector as well as other market participants to modernize and improve the energy efficiency of existing buildings.
Alberta Business Rebates Currently Available:
$100,000
Rebate
Description:
The City of Edmonton is pleased to offer an incentive for multi-unit residential properties to install solar energy on their roof. Eligible property owners ready to go solar could qualify for Edmonton’s Solar Rebate Program and save $0.50/watt towards the cost of a rooftop solar energy system.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Remote Area Heating Allowance (RAHA) program was established in 1980. It reduces the cost of heating fuels for Albertans who do not have access to natural gas service in their area. These individuals generally reside in remote locations in the province and are not located in a current natural gas distributors franchise area.
No specific amount was identified.
Rebate
Description:
The Plus 15 Fund Offset Program offers financial incentives to promote new residential development downtown. This program applies within the boundary of the Plus 15 area.
$2,250 per participant
Rebate
Description:
BenchmarkYYC helps building owners measure, track, and share energy and emissions data. This enables smart choices to improve energy use and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It also aids in planning for long-term improvements.
B.C. Business Rebates Currently Available:
$30,000.00
Rebate
Description:
The Small Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate program is designed to help businesses reduce the barrier to accessing professional expertise and recover the costs of third-party consulting projects. These types of projects must focus on ways to sustain business operations and recover business health and profitability to pre-event levels.
The SBR Consulting Rebate will reimburse eligible small and medium sized businesses (operators) for contracted consulting services. Businesses that are impacted by an economic downturn in Northern Development’s service region, and can demonstrate significant decrease in business health and profitability, are eligible to apply
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Passenger Transportation Accessibility Program (PTAP) supports the taxi industry in delivering improved services and experiences for the accessibility community by providing funding and training to expand availability of wheelchair accessible taxis.
The WAV Maintenance and Operation Rebate provides rebates for applicants for the added maintenance costs associated with operating a WAV taxi compared to operating a non-accessible taxi.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Passenger Transportation Accessibility Program (PTAP) supports the taxi industry in delivering improved services and experiences for the accessibility community by providing funding and training to expand availability of wheelchair accessible taxis.
The Acquisition and Conversion Funding Stream will subsidize applicants for the added costs associated with purchasing or converting a WAV taxi compared to a non-accessible taxi by providing rebates for eligible costs.
$30,000.00
Rebate
Description:
The Competitiveness Consulting Rebate program provides a rebate to small and medium sized businesses in eligible industries for customized consulting services.A rebate of up to 50% to a yearly maximum of $30,000 can be recovered for the cost of external business consulting projects. Projects must focus on increased resiliency, productivity, revenues, profitability and/or job creation.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Qualifying businesses can get tariff exemptions or reductions by meeting the rules of origin and completing a certificate of origin under some trade agreements.
Manitoba Business Rebates Currently Available:
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Manitoba Works Capital Incentive encourages significant new business investment or existing business expansion by creating a competitive tax environment to help diversify Manitoba’s economy and stimulate job creation.
$60,000.00
Rebate
Description:
Funding to assist in the purchase of pre-approved common equipment used to monitor and control food safety parameters and to improve traceability systems
$2,500.00
Rebate
Description:
The Farmland School Tax Rebate (FSTR) was implemented in 2004 to support the rural economy by providing Manitoba farmland owners with school tax relief.
$2,000
Rebate
Description:
The Government of Manitoba’s Incoming Buyer Program (IBP) assists Manitoba companies offset the costs of inviting a qualified international buyer to Manitoba.
$20,000
Rebate
Description:
Export Development program provides reimbursement to eligible Manitoba companies participating in a tradeshow or mission outside the province. This will assist companies to enter new markets, and provide opportunities for education, market assessments, developing relationships, contacts and sales.
New Brunswick Business Rebates Currently Available:
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The
primary objective of the Commercial Building Retrofit Program Guide is to assist owners and
operators of commercial buildings to implement energy efficiency projects in order to reduce energy
consumption, increase competitiveness, and produce a healthier and more comfortable workspace.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Business Rebate Program provides financial incentives to businesses to offset the costs of upgrading to energy-efficient products.
Nova Scotia Business Rebates Currently Available:
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Earn incentives to reduce energy demand and support Nova Scotia’s transition to a cleaner electricity grid.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Payroll rebate is a performance-based, financial incentive offered to qualified companies expanding or locating in Nova Scotia. The Payroll Rebate offers a return on a company’s eligible gross payroll, helping to save on eligible payroll expenses. This means that for every dollar a company spends in salaries and benefits, NSBI rebates back a negotiated percentage.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Organic Certification Rebate Program helps farms become certified organic and supports farms who have already made the changes needed to be a certified organic farm in the province.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Request a Line Rebate Program offers a rebate to qualified applicants who made a payment to build a power line extension in order to receive electric service.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Request a Line Rebate Program offers a rebate to qualified applicants who made a payment to build a power line extension in order to receive electric service.
$29,000
Rebate
Description:
Get up to $29,000 in financial support for EV charging infrastructure to boost building value and attract and retain residents.
$3,750,000
Rebate
Description:
The Innovation Rebate Program (IRP) provides financial incentives for projects that assist Nova Scotia companies as they scale to increase their competitiveness. The program supports companies as they innovate, drive productivity, increase production capacity, and adopt cleaner and more sustainable approaches to growth across Nova Scotia. The Innovation Rebate Program works as a rebate against a company’s direct costs.
$250,000
Rebate
Description:
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF) is a provincially-funded program designed to help prepare the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sectors in Nova Scotia to reduce their energy use and mitigate climate change impacts, in alignment with provincial targets as outlined in the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act: reduce emissions to at least 53% below the levels that were emitted in 2005 by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.
Objective: Supporting studies that enable future projects under the other pathways (Electrification,
Renewable, and Operational Efficiency) included in this funding program. The intent of the study should
be to enable more than one project that is not tied to a specific company. The Study Path promotes
future projects that enable the core intent of the fund to create innovative, sustainable, and energyefficient practices in the Nova Scotia fisheries sector.
$100,000
Rebate
Description:
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF) is a provincially-funded program designed to help prepare the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sectors in Nova Scotia to reduce their energy use and mitigate climate change impacts, in alignment with provincial targets as outlined in the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act: reduce emissions to at least 53% below the levels that were emitted in 2005 by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.
Objective: Supporting adoption of renewables such as solar, wind, geothermal, or biofuel.
$100,000
Rebate
Description:
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF) is a provincially-funded program designed to help prepare the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sectors in Nova Scotia to reduce their energy use and mitigate climate change impacts, in alignment with provincial targets as outlined in the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act: reduce emissions to at least 53% below the levels that were emitted in 2005 by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.
Objective: Supporting energy efficient technology adoption and exploration of energy monitoring and
cost of production management projects.
$250,000
Rebate
Description:
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF) is a provincially-funded program designed to help prepare the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sectors in Nova Scotia to reduce their energy use and mitigate climate change impacts, in alignment with provincial targets as outlined in the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act: reduce emissions to at least 53% below the levels that were emitted in 2005 by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.
Objective: Supporting the transition to the use of electric vessels, support vehicles (support off-road
vehicles need to displace fossil fuel-based off-road support vehicle), and charging infrastructure
(including associated energy storage).
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Rebates available for energy-efficient commercial water heating products.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Rebates available for energy efficient Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
technologies.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Small Business Energy Solutions program offers rebates to cover up to 80% of the project cost and other incentives for various energy efficiency upgrades.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Rebates available for energy-efficient commercial
refrigeration products.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Rebates available for a range of energy-efficient
pumping technologies.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Rebates available for energy-efficient commercial
pool products.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Pay for Performance (P4P) program offers eligible organizations financial incentives for making substantial reductions in electricity consumption within their facilities.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Rebates available for energy-efficient
commercial laundry products.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Rebates available for energy-efficient commercial
kitchen products.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Efficiency Nova Scotia provides energy rebates to businesses that choose energy efficient product solutions that can help them save energy, and the environment. The rebates make it more affordable to integrate these products into the business.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Rebates available for energy-efficient compressed
air products.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Rebates available for energy-efficient commercial
solar thermal products
$15,000
Grant, Rebate
Description:
The Commercial New Construction Program provides support for whole-building energy modeling as a design tool and offers incentives to help offset the capital cost of efficient construction.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
These lighting products provide high performance and value for your business.
Find ENERGY STAR® and DesignLights Consortium® qualified products at:
energystar.gov/products and designlights.org/search
. Rebates that state availability as “in-store” have a rebate applied at the time of purchase at one of our
participating distributor partners
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Rebates for a range of energy-efficient commercial
heating equipment
$30,000
Rebate
Description:
Rebates available for energy-efficient commercial
commercial solar products
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Rebates available for a range of energy-efficient agricultural technologies
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Efficiency Nova Scotia offers several programs for farmers and Agriculture Businesses, including:
Energy Assessments: Free assessments to identify energy-saving opportunities from an Agriculture Energy Manager
Equipment Rebates: Financial incentives for upgrading to energy-efficient equipment, such as Dairy – Equipment, Barn Ventilation, HVAC, refrigeration and LED lighting
Renewables: Incentives for installing solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal systems
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
This program is designed to assist with the cost of energy effi cient upgrades to shelters,
rooming houses, transition houses, and privately and cooperatively owned affordable housing.
If the building is eligible, we’ll help cover the expense of the recommended upgrades,
which may include improvements to space and water heating, window and door
replacements, attic, wall and basement insulation, and more
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Rebates available for a range of energy-efficient IT and Datacenters products.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Cape Breton Regional Municipality’s Commercial District Improvement bylaw allows property owners undertaking new commercial developments in certain areas of the Municipality to apply to have the increase in property taxes resulting from these new developments to be phased in over a period of five or ten years, depending the scale of the development.You may be eligible for the incentive if the location of your proposed development is within the geographic boundaries as defined in the by law.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The program help homeowners pay their property tax through a payment plan, a deferral of property tax (payment is delayed to a later date), or a deferral of local improvement charges.
Ontario Business Rebates Currently Available:
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Building-wide funding for toilet, showerhead and tap aerator upgrades
Receive funding to support the upgrading of your apartment building with water-efficient toilets, showerheads and tap aerators. This program is best suited for medium to large-sized apartment buildings interested in long-term savings.
$10,000
Rebate
Description:
The Water Efficient Technology (W.E.T.) program provides commercial, industrial and institutional-sector companies with resources and funding to reduce water use.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Receive a $15 rebate for every toilet flapper you replace. When applying for the rebate you can also request free water-efficient showerheads and tap aerators for additional water savings.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Ontario government is keeping costs down for workers and businesses by giving back over $2.5 billion by rebating Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) surpluses to hundreds of thousands of safe employers, reducing business premium rates and investing in keeping workers healthy and safe. These ground-breaking measures will pump billions of dollars back into the economy, helping to rebuild Ontario’s economy and support workers.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Businesses in Toronto may be eligible for a rebate on water that is used on-site for their industrial, commercial or institutional processes. The rebate is based on the percentage of purchased drinking water not returned to the City via the sanitary sewer system and is applied to the sewer portion of the water rate.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Ontario Electricity Rebate currently provides a 19.3% rebate to eligible residential customers, small businesses, farms and other customers.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP) supports Northern Ontario’s largest industrial electricity consumers with competitive, stable and predictable electricity price rates. The program helps them improve their competitiveness and their ability to secure investments, while continuing to create and sustain good jobs in Northern Ontario.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Industrial Water Rate Program offers a discounted water rate to manufacturers in Toronto to help support economic growth and encourage water conservation (also called the Block 2 water rate).
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Since 2007, the City of Toronto has provided the Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program to eligible heritage properties. In 2015 the program was significantly restructured to focus eligibility on commercial and industrial properties designated under Part IV (individually) or Part V (part of a Heritage Conservation District) of the Ontario Heritage Act, and to calculate rebates to provide matching funds for eligible conservation work. The provincial government shares the cost of the rebates with the City according to the education portion of the property taxes.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Heritage Grant Program assists property owners repair and retain defining heritage attributes, including masonry, windows, doors, wood detailing, and slate roofs.
The program has had a noticeably positive impact in Heritage Conservation Districts such as Draper Street and Cabbagetown, as well as for individual properties across Toronto.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Through the Energy Retrofit Loan (ERL) program, the City offers fixed, long-term, low-interest financing to enable building owners to invest in low-carbon, energy-efficient capital improvements.
$100,000
Rebate
Description:
Incentives are available to support the installation of green roofs and cool roofs on Toronto homes and buildings.
$1,000
Rebate
Description:
The Distributor Discount Program: HVAC program offers instant discounts on high-efficiency commercial HVAC equipment. Space and water heating account for more than half of a typical building’s energy use. That’s why we’re offering rebates on the best energy-saving equipment on the market. By upgrading to high-efficiency heating and hot water equipment, you can save on energy costs immediately.
$45,000
Rebate
Description:
For commercial and multi-residential builders and developers, Enbridge Gas provides incentives up to $45,000 for testing and to resolve any issues discovered in the process, to help ensure intended performance standards are achieved. Airtightness testing should take place before the envelope is fully constructed to provide early identification of potential air leakage issues in order to qualify for incentives.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The City of Toronto’s Capacity Buy Back Program encourages and rewards industrial, commercial and institutional organizations that reduce water use by:
– offering industrial customers consuming up to 15,000 m3/yr, commercial, and institutional customers a free water audit to help identify ways to reduce water use;
– rewarding industrial customers consuming up to 5,000 m3/yr, and commercial and institutional customers that implement permanent water savings measures with a one-time cash rebate up to 30 cents per litre of water saved per average day;
– helping participants save money over the long-term with reduced water bills.
This program allows the City to buy back water capacity that has been freed up by participants who have reduced water use in their operations.
$50,000
Rebate
Description:
The Barton/Kenilworth Planning and Building Fees Rebate (BKPBFR) Program is intended to provide grants that will serve as a rebate of specific Planning and Building application fees for
approved development-related applications which will support the redevelopment of underutilized properties as well as further facilitate the undertaking of works that will improve the
maintenance, functionality, viability, accessibility and aesthetics of existing commercial, mixed
use commercial, multi-residential or institutional use buildings within the Barton Street East and
Kenilworth Avenue North commercial corridors which were the subject of the Barton and
Kenilworth Commercial Corridors Study.
PEI Business Rebates Currently Available:
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The PEI Film Production Fund provides support via a rebate of 32-35% of eligible Prince Edward Island expenditures for work completed in Prince Edward Island. The PEI Film Production Fund supports the development and growth of the private-sector film and television industry in Prince Edward Island.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The PEI Labour Rebate (PLR) supports the growth of Island businesses through a refundable labour rebate on incremental job creation. Employment growth must be linked to the development, expansion and/or commercialization of new products, processes, and services that will be sold primarily beyond the borders of PEI.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
A tax rebate incentive for aerospace and defence-related companies offers a full yearly rebate on all corporate income tax paid to the province of Prince Edward Island. There is also a full yearly rebate of all real property tax relating to ownership or rental of spaces in Prince Edward Island. The vibrant aerospace industry in Prince Edward Island is an important wealth generator for the province.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Advanced Marine Technology (AMT) tax rebate is a new support that has been modeled from the success of the aerospace industry on Prince Edward Island. In less than 5 years, PEI has gone from limited advanced marine technology activity with sales under $5 million to a growing sector with staffing numbers close to 200 and sales over $100 million.
Quebec Business Rebates Currently Available:
Up to $7,000 for new fully electric vehicles. Up to $5,000 for plug-in hybrid vehicles, depending on battery capacity. $600 rebate for purchasing a home charging station. Additional incentives available for businesses purchasing fleets.
Rebate, Grant
Description:
The Roulez vert financial assistance program is offered by the Gouvernement du Québec to encourage the acquisition of electric vehicles and the installation of charging stations.
The Program is open to individuals, companies, organizations and municipalities in Québec.
$100,000.00
Grant, Rebate
Description:
This program is designed to participate in the fight against climate change by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the private passenger transport industry by more than 33,000 tonnes of GHG by March 31, 2025, and to promote the use of buses, minibuses, vans and fuel cell vehicles equipped with technologies whose effectiveness has been demonstrated in terms of GHG reduction.
$2,000.00
Rebate, Subsidy
Description:
A government grant for the purchase of a used fully electric vehicle.
Saskatchewan Business Rebates Currently Available:
$100,000
Rebate
Description:
The Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP) is designed to help you take on energy efficiency activities with FREE consulting services. This helps you:
• identify energy-saving opportunities
• guide project development
• identify financial options
The Custom Incentive Services are available to all commercial customers, providing financial incentives to upgrade facilities with more energy-efficient equipment.
$750,000
Rebate
Description:
The Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM) program provides funding assistance to agri-businesses for the adoption of best practices, new state-of-the-art technologies and processes stimulating significant improvements in productivity efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reductions through:
• Automation, efficient manufacturing processes and technologies;
• Investments in sustainable manufacturing with greenhouse gas emissions-reducing equipment and infrastructure; and
• Increased productive capacity by purchasing or upgrading equipment to expand processing to a new product complementary to existing primary inputs.
$200,000
Grant, Rebate
Description:
The Resilient Agricultural Landscapes Program (RALP) provides funding to producers to increase the environmental resiliency of agricultural land. The program helps producers achieve outcomes related to water quality, soil health and biodiversity through the adoption of beneficial management practices.
A beneficial management practice, or BMP, is defined as any agricultural management practice that:
• Ensures the long-term health and sustainability of agricultural land;
• Positively impacts the long-term economic and environmental viability of agricultural production; and
• Minimizes negative impacts and risk to the environment.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Mineral exploration companies may apply for a refund of tax paid on the fuel used in their unlicensed machinery and equipment in their pre-production activities in exploring or prospecting for minerals.
$50,000
Rebate
Description:
The Irrigation Efficiency Program supports improved energy and water efficiencies in irrigation systems. The program provides eligible applicants who meet program criteria, with a rebate for converting low efficiency or high-pressure irrigation systems to high efficiency, low pressure irrigation systems.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Hydronic Additive Rebate is available to support the investment in energy efficient products that can help you reduce your natural gas consumption, lower greenhouse emissions and save you money over the long-term.
Adding a hydronic additive to your commercial boiler system can improve the heat transfer to the building by reducing the surface tension. This can lead to a reduction in operating costs.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Fuel Competition Assistance Program (FCAP) provides assistance on taxable gasoline, diesel, dyed diesel, and propane sales made by fuel dealers located along the Alberta and Manitoba borders.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) provides rebates to develop secure and sustainable agricultural water sources, such as wells, dugouts, pipelines and dams. The program also supports rural well decommissioning.
FRWIP is designed to:
• Support the development of secure and sustainable water sources for agricultural use in Saskatchewan;
• Mitigate the impact of drought;
• Improve public safety; and
• Reduce potential groundwater contamination through well decommissioning.
FRWIP has two program streams:
1. The Rebate Stream provide rebates for dugout, pipeline and well projects, as well as for well decommissioning projects.
2. The pre-approval stream for water development projects include development of community wells and construction of small dams (less than 2.5 metres).
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Corporation Income Tax Rebate for Primary Steel Production provides a tax incentive for eligible primary steel producers that make a minimum capital investment of $100 million in new or expanded productive capacity.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Commercial Space and Water Heating Rebate encourages the use of high-efficiency equipment to maximize energy cost savings while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. SaskEnergy, in collaboration with SaskPower, is offering rebates based on the type, efficiency, number of units and size of the equipment installed in commercial buildings.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Commercial Boiler Rebate encourages the use of a high-efficiency natural gas condensing boiler to maximize energy cost savings while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
$50,000
Rebate
Description:
The Animal Health and Biosecurity Program is designed to provide support to producers in the apiculture, beef cattle, bison, cervids, small ruminants (sheep/goats), dairy, poultry and swine sectors. The purpose of the program is to increase participation in biosecurity and animal welfare initiatives. This includes:
• Meeting industry standards and seeking certification;
• Improving producers’ understanding of biosecurity and animal welfare needs; and
• Adopting improved practices through education and awareness, veterinarian or technical expert assessments, audits and equipment funding.
Yukon Business Rebates Currently Available:
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Super Green Credit supports your business as we transition to a cleaner economy. To further encourage future investments in clean technology and equipment, eligible assets have now been expanded to include (but are not limited to):
– zero-emission vehicles
– electric vehicle charging stations
– air-source heat pumps
– pumped hydroelectric storage equipment
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Yukon Carbon Price Rebate Program helps Yukon businesses offset the cost of carbon pricing. Businesses that file a tax return in the territory receive a rebate from the Yukon government, administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). To ensure fairness, the program analyzes fuel consumption trends to estimate carbon levy payments for different business groups. This ensures that, on average, businesses get more back in rebates than they pay in levies.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Yukon Carbon Price Rebate Program helps Yukon businesses offset the cost of carbon pricing. Businesses that file a tax return in the territory receive a rebate from the Yukon government, administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). To ensure fairness, the program analyzes fuel consumption trends to estimate carbon levy payments for different business groups. This ensures that, on average, businesses get more back in rebates than they pay in levies.
The general business rebate is issued as a refundable credit. The rebate is assessed through your tax return and administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Paid Sick Leave Rebate provides workers and self-employed Yukoners with up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per program year.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Media Production Fund provides funding for the production of a professional film, television or digital media project. You must demonstrate market demand for the project in the form of a:
• licence agreement
• letter of interest
You must have a minimum of 3 Yukoners in key positions.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Good Energy Program offers rebates for upgrades to commercial, institutional and community buildings.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Yukon Labour Rebate for Construction Workers is available to general contractors and subcontractors when they hire Yukon residents to work on construction projects. The rebate is between 5% and 20% of the gross wages and benefits paid to the employee.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Yukon Apprentice Rebate program is designed for businesses that hire registered Yukon apprentices. The rebate is equal to 15% of the gross wages paid to an apprentice.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Youth Labour Rebate Program is available to contractors who hire Yukon youth. The rebate is equal to 15% of the gross wages and benefits paid to the youth.
No fixed amount
Rebate
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The Business Incentive Program gives rebates to businesses working on eligible Government of Yukon contracts. Rebates are for Yukon hires—youths, apprentices and adults—or Yukon-made goods and services.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Business Incentive Program gives rebates to businesses working on eligible Government of Yukon contracts. Businesses can apply for a rebate for construction materials made in Yukon.
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