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The Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada is the national certifying body for disabled-owned businesses. Certification confirms your business is at least 51 percent owned, operated, and controlled by a person or people with a disability, and signals that to corporate and public buyers running supplier diversity programs. It is a structural advantage that helps win procurement, not a cash grant, and it carries a flat annual fee. IWSCC uses the Accessible Canada Act definition of disability.
Review times vary by program, from a few weeks to a few months, so check the official page for its timeline. Grant money is usually paid after you sign a funding agreement, and cost-shared programs often reimburse you once you send proof of what you spent.
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Check my eligibilityIWSCC Disabled-Owned Business Certification is generally open to incorporated, self-employed, partnership businesses, in any province or territory. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is Certification costs $500 per year; opens access to corporate and government supplier diversity procurement. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Confirm your business is 51 percent or more disabled-owned and operated 2. Have a healthcare professional complete the IWSCC Physician Form 3. Gather ownership and registration documents 4. Complete the online application through the IWSCC portal and connect with member buyers