Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED) Canada

Web portal provides information, tools, and resources about consumer issues, including consumer protection, finances, housing, products and services, communications, automotive, and environment. Authoritative information, sourced from federal, provincial, and territorial governments, as well as non-...

Promotes the effective use of the intellectual property system in order to encourage innovation, invention, and creativity. Responsible for identifying, granting, registering, and managing intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and integrated cir...

Participating internet service providers offer home internet services at reduced costs for pre-selected low-income families and seniors; note that eligible individuals will be notified by letter and cannot apply directly. $10 a month plan includes speeds of up to 10 megabits per second and up to 100...

Supervises the administration of bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings, including commercial reorganizations, consumer proposals, and receiverships; maintains a publicly accessible record of these proceedings on website. Provides general bankruptcy information, records and investigates complaints, a...

Gathers information on spam and other electronic threats to support the enforcement activities of the federal agencies responsible for enforcing Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation. Individuals can submit information about (and provide examples of) spam and other electronic threats through an online form...