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C10

How to Start a Construction Business in Canada

Format3–4 hours · online or in person
CertificateCertificate of Completion (instructor-led) or Digital Learner Certificate (self-paced)

Going from worker to owner. Registration, insurance, WSIB, HST, your first contracts — and the mistakes that kill new contractors in year one.

What we cover

  • Sole proprietor vs. incorporation
  • Business number, HST registration and CRA basics
  • Liability insurance, WSIB and clearance certificates
  • Pricing your first jobs and getting paid
  • Building a reputation from job one

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