CanadaBuys — Register as a Supplier ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian-registered businesses (for-profit corporations, sole proprietorships, partnerships) - Non-profit organizations - Indigenous-owned businesses - Social enterprises - Businesses of all sizes (micro, small, medium, large enterprises) - Businesses operating in any sector/industry - Organizations with a valid Canadian business number or willing to obtain one ### 💰 Funding Details - No direct funding provided — This is a registration and procurement access program, not a grant - No matching requirements — Free to register - No repayment obligations — No loan component - Cost: Complimentary registration and access to the CanadaBuys portal - Revenue opportunity: Potential to earn revenue through winning federal government contracts and tenders ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses This program does not fund expenses. Instead, it provides access to bid on federal procurement opportunities for: - Supply of goods and products - Delivery of services - Construction and infrastructure projects - Professional services (consulting, IT, training, etc.) - Manufacturing and production contracts - Technology and innovation solutions - Any goods/services needed by federal departments and agencies ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Registration requirement: Must complete free registration on the CanadaBuys portal to obtain a Procurement Business Number (PBN) - Business legitimacy: Business must be legally registered and in good standing - Compliance: Must meet federal procurement policies and ethical business standards - Bid participation: Registration grants access to search and bid on active tenders posted by federal government departments - No guarantee: Registration does not guarantee contract awards; businesses must compete through formal bidding processes - Ongoing eligibility: Must maintain current business registration and compliance status to remain active in the system - Timeline: Registration is immediate upon submission; tender opportunities are ongoing