Government Supported Programs

CIBC supports a range of government sponsored programs aimed at helping clients whether they are starting or expanding a business, or require protection against business risks.

Canada Small Business Financing Program

A Canada Small Business Financing Loan (CSBFL) - formerly known as Business Improvement Loan or BIL is a government guaranteed loan designed to help give Canadian small businesses a start or assist established companies to make improvements and/or grow.

Visit Industry Canada for more information about a CSBFL or speak to a CIBC business.

Business Credit Availability Program

To help Canadian businesses manage during uncertain economic times, the federal government introduced the Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) as part of the 2009 Federal Budget.

Agriculture

Canadian Agricultural Loans Act

The Federal Government has launched The Canadian Agricultural Loans Act (CALA) to provide loans to new and existing farmers and agricultural co-operatives.

For more information contact a CIBC business advisor or an Agriculture Banking Specialist.