Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador announce a new service available to restaurateurs through BizPaL
News release
Free online business permit and licence service saves time, reduces administrative burden and helps entrepreneurs
May 7, 2018, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Starting and running a restaurant just became easier for entrepreneurs in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism, and the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL, today announced an innovative service tool, available through BizPaL that is designed to simplify starting a restaurant.
The Restaurant Bundle Check List will provide new restaurateurs with a simple way to get what they need to start their business. Users will be able view a list of required inspections, permits and licences necessary at different stages of the process, as well as potential wait times and costs. This streamlined service will cut down the time restaurateurs spend searching for essential information and help them meet regulatory requirements for starting their new business.
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“Small businesses are key drivers of economic growth and are crucial to Canada’s long-term prosperity. BizPaL saves time and reduces the administrative burden for entrepreneurs, and I am confident that St. John’s, along with its restaurateurs, will benefit from this new enhanced service. Our government will continue to work hard with all levels of government to support businesses across Canada as they innovate, create jobs and generate wealth in our communities.
– The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism
“This is a significant step forward for restaurateurs who have been looking forward to this for some time. The restaurant bundling process makes it easy for businesses to get the information they need without having to cut through a lot of red tape, freeing up valuable time for growing a small business. They can now easily identify which permits and licences they need from all levels of government through one online source.”
– The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL
“St. John’s is quickly becoming one of the top culinary destinations in Canada, thanks to creative entrepreneurs. The new BizPaL restaurant checklist will help take the guesswork out of determining the costs, permits and licences associated with getting a new establishment up and running. Prospective restaurateurs will be better able to focus on the many other aspects of opening their business, which will help set them up for success.”
– Danny Breen, Mayor, City of St. John’s
Quick facts
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BizPaL is a unique collaboration across all levels of government that helps entrepreneurs find out which permits and licences they require to start and grow their businesses.
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All provinces and territories participate in BizPaL, with more than 1,000 municipalities and one First Nation offering the service, making it available to over 70 percent of the Canadian population.
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The Restaurant Bundle Check List is a project being led by the National BizPaL Office. Newfoundland and Labrador is the third province to come on board.
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Sandra Aubé
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Small Business and Tourism
Telephone: 343-291-2700
Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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Melony O’Neill
Director of Communications
Service NL
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
709-729-4860
melonyoneill@gov.nl.ca
Kelly Maguire
Media Relations
City of St. John's
709-576-8491
kmaguire@stjohns.ca
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