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.
Latest
Historic trade accord strengthens Canada's economic union
- News releaseCanadian Free Trade Agreement will boost business opportunities and create more jobs.
New Research Chairs program will bring the world’s brightest talent to Canadian campuses
- News releaseInvestments support Canadian-based technologies and create opportunities for businesses to grow and contribute to clean economic growth.
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
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.
Features
Historic Canadian Free Trade Agreement now in effect
Historic agreement opens up trade within our borders.
CanCode: Digital Skills for a Better Canada
An innovative and prosperous Canada for you, for your children and for all of us—that's Innovation for a Better Canada.
Computers for Schools
Anyone can give to Computers for Schools. We accept donations from government, private business and individuals.
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