BizPaL is an online service that benefits Canadian businesses by helping them identify which permits and licences they require and how to obtain them. Entrepreneurs simply provide information on the type of business they want to start or expand and the activities they plan to undertake. BizPaL then automatically generates a list of all 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.
BizPaL also benefits governments by making it easier for them to provide businesses with accurate information on permits and licences.
To date, 10 provinces and three territories are participating in BizPaL, with more than 700 municipalities offering the service. Visit the BizPaL website for a complete list of participating jurisdictions.
Industry Canada is the lead federal department for BizPaL. The Government of Canada and the provincial and territorial governments are fully committed to creating a competitive business environment that supports innovation and reduces red tape.
The success of BizPaL is due in part to the multi-jurisdictional partnership among federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments. The partnership operates under a shared governance and costing model with collaborative decision making. Each jurisdiction is responsible for adding and maintaining its own information in BizPaL.
The Manitoba BizPaL Office, housed within Entrepreneurship Manitoba, is charged with engaging local governments to make this important service available across Manitoba. Business owners and entrepreneurs can access BizPaL for their area by visiting the Government of Manitoba's Business Portal.
Visit the BizPaL website for additional information.
