Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) works with Canadians in all areas of the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment, enhance Canada's innovation performance, increase Canada's share of global trade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace.
We are a federal institution that leads the Innovation, Science and Economic Development portfolio.
We are in the process of moving our services and information to Canada.ca.
Our current Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada website will remain available until the move to Canada.ca is complete.
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Building an inclusive and innovative Canada
- News releaseCanada is at its most prosperous when all Canadians have a fair chance at success. That is why Canada must focus on innovation to deliver real change for the middle class and those working hard to join it.
Millennial Travel Program aimed at inspiring millennials to explore and share Canada
- News releaseMinisters Chagger and Joly participate in Rendez-vous Canada, Canada's international tourism trade show
Services and information
Search for a federal corporation
Find all federally incorporated businesses listed with Corporations Canada.
File your corporation's annual return
File your annual return. A federally incorporated business is required to file a return annually.
Search bankruptcy and insolvency records
Search the Canadian bankruptcy and insolvency records to find information on all bankruptcies and proposals registered in Canada since 1978.
Search for Canadian companies by industry
Find information about Canadian companies that can supply your organization with the goods, services and technology it needs.
Find financing for your business
Search for government grants, loans and financing to help grow your business.
Protect your intellectual property
Find information about how to protect trademarks, patents, copyright and industrial designs.
Canada's wireless policy
Discover Canada’s wireless policy: More choice. Lower prices. Better service.
Take charge of your credit score
Find information about credit reports, credit scores and credit repair.
What we are doing
Publications
Consultations
Features
Manage your corporation
E-services to help you file your annual return or update corporate information.
Licensing someone else's product
Licensing can help you access new and better products. It allows you to leverage ideas generated outside of your own development team.
Computers for Schools
Anyone can give to Computers for Schools. We accept donations from government, private business and individuals.
Corporate information
Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Minister of Science
Minister of Small Business and Tourism
Portfolio organizations
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is responsible for the administration and processing of the greater part of intellectual property in Canada.
Communications Research Centre Canada
The Communications Research Centre Canada (CRC) is the Government of Canada's primary laboratory for research and development in wireless technologies, with a focus on the efficient exploitation of radio frequency spectrum.
Competition Bureau
The Competition Bureau, as an independent law enforcement agency, ensures that Canadian businesses and consumers prosper in a competitive and innovative marketplace.
Industrial Technologies Office
The Industrial Technologies Office (ITO) advances leading-edge research and development by Canadian industries.
Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy
The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy supervises the administration of all estates and matters under insolvency legislation.
Measurement Canada
Measurement Canada is responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of measurement in the Canadian marketplace.