Implemented by the federal government, the Canada Small Business Financing facilitates access to bank financing for Canadian business with a total sales below $5 million.

Characteristics
Maximum amount	$250,000 $ or 90% of the acquisition cost of the financed asset
Eligible assets	Acquisition costs for land, equipment, and capital assets as well as renovations and leasehold improvements
Ineligible assets	Inventory, maintenance expenses, share purchases, franchise fees, permits/licences, debt refinancing, working capital.
Amortization	Up to a maximum of 10 years
Special features	Registration fees of 2% of the loan levied by the government; these may be added to the financed amount, subject to the maximum amount ($250,000)