CANtrade™ Flexible Financing
From $5,000 to $150,000 for Qualifying Businesses
We provide growth-focused capital so you CAN unlock new markets, build partnerships, and pursue new opportunities.
Rates starting at Prime.
Take advantage of six months of interest-only payments with this limited-time offer.
Whether your business is shifting supply chains, expanding inter-provincial trade, or exporting locally made products, CANtrade™ is designed to provide flexible financing with reduced lending rates to support your growth.
• Loans from $5,000 to $150,000
• Interest rates from prime to prime +2%
• Repayment terms up to 60 months
• Interest-only payments for the first 6 months
• No prepayment penalties
Examples of eligible projects include:
• Meeting the growing demand from customers in other provinces
• Bringing parts of your supply chain back to Canada
• Improving your business to stay competitive
• Expanding your production capacity
• Hiring new staff and upgrading technology
• Exploring new export markets
• Reducing risks in your supply chain or shifting to new industries
• Developing new products, services, or processes that are almost ready for market
• Adapting your products or services for local markets (getting certified, translating content, or meeting local rules)
How you can use the funding:
• Find new suppliers or make your supply chain more reliable
• Grow into new markets in Canada or other countries
• Make more products to meet rising demand
• Keep your business stable with working capital
• Save money and run more efficiently (especially to handle tariffs)
• Get expert help or advice to support any of these activities
CANtrade™ eligibility
Eligible companies are existing for-profit businesses located and operating in the City of Peterborough, Peterborough County and Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations (not subsidiaries of foreign entities).
Application deadline
January 31, 2027, or until all funds are deployed.
The CANtrade™ mark is used under license from Nventure.
Talk to Braden to get started!
Hey there, I’m Braden! I provide free, one-on-one business consultations. Together, we’ll find the best solution for you and your business. No pressure to apply for a loan, just friendly guidance to help you succeed.
I’m excited to chat and help your business grow!
About me
My background includes over 20 years in sales, operations, project management, entrepreneurial coaching, and financial lending. I have worked both in the private and non-profit worlds. My role here at Community Futures Peterborough is to take care of the loan portfolio, ensuring smart investments and effective risk management. The best part of my job is helping small business owners succeed.
Outside of work, I enjoy the simple life on a small hobby farm outside Norwood with my four-legged fur child Maggie. I love watching educational YouTube videos – anything to do with automotive or electronics repair!
