CANtrade

CANtrade™ – Navigate Forward

  • Fuel Growth & Trade with Confidence through customized financing.
  • Access $5,000 to $150,000 in growth capital to navigate tariffs, reduce risk & build resilience.

Trade Smarter with CANtrade™

  • Rates from Prime +0%
  • Six months interest-only payments (limited-time offer)

Why Navigate Forward?

Bay of Quinte businesses are adapting to global trade shifts, navigating tariffs, expanding markets, and seizing new opportunities for growth:

  • Strengthening supply chains – Overcome obstacles.
  • Expand into new provincial markets – Forge new alliances.
  • Export locally made products – Unlock Global Opportunities

Program Snapshot

  • Loans from $5,000 to $150,000
  • Interest rates Prime to Prime +2%
  • Flexible repayment
  • No penalties for prepayments

Navigate New Possibilities:

  • Secure dependable suppliers.
  • Expand into Canadian or global markets!
  • Enhance production capacity!
  • Upgrade technology and hire talent!
  • Improve efficiency and reduce costs!
  • Access expert advice for growth.

Eligibility:

  • For-profit businesses operating in Belleville, Quinte West, Stirling-Rawdon, Tyendinaga, Deseronto, and the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte.

Eligible Projects:

  • Expanding to meet growing demand from customers in other provinces
  • Reshoring parts of your supply chain back to Canada
  • Upgrading operations to stay competitive
  • Refining production capacity
  • Hiring staff and investing in technology upgrades
  • Exploring new export markets
  • Reducing supply chain risks or pivoting to new industries
  • Developing near-market-ready products, services, or processes
  • Adapting offerings for local markets—such as certification, content translation, or compliance with local regulations

Program Deadline:

Apply by March 31, 2026, or until funds are fully allocated.

Program Contact:

Eileen Brown, Loans Advisor, ebrown@trenval.ca

CANtrade™ mark used under license from Nventure.