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GON - Self-Employment Option

Offered by Government of Nunavut (GON) - Iqaluit

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Iqaluit Ln, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0

In short

If you are unemployed and want to create a job for yourself by starting your own business, the Self-Employment Option can help.

Who it is for
Adults, People on a low income
Where
Iqaluit Ln, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
How to reach
(800) 661-0845 · Website
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About this service

If you are unemployed and want to create a job for yourself by starting your own business, the Self-Employment Option can help. This program offers both financial supports and entrepreneurial assistance to eligible individuals. Supports can include receipt of Employment Insurance benefits while you work to start you own business as well as childcare.

Eligibility Information

To be eligible, you must be unemployed and thinking about starting a new business to create a job for yourself.

You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident legally entitled to work in Canada.

As well, you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • Have a current Employment Insurance (EI) claim.
  • Have had an EI claim that ended within the last three years.
  • Have had an EI claim for maternity or parental benefits within the past five years, then remained out of the job market to care for a newborn or newly adopted child, and now want to re-enter the labour force.
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Iqaluit Ln, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0

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