“The best part was having people with real experience- a newcomer like me being able to establish a business and be successful.”
Newcomer Cohort #1 participant
Start a business in Saskatchewan: newcomer support with WESK
Are you new to Canada and thinking about starting or growing a small business in Saskatchewan? You don’t have to do it alone. At WESK, we believe everyone deserves the chance to build a business – no matter where you come from. You bring experience, ideas, and strength. We’re here to walk with you.
The Newcomer Women Entrepreneur Program at WESK helps newcomer women build their businesses with confidence. We provide support, training, and a community of other women business owners so you can take the next step.
Who is this program for?
To join this program, you must:
- Be a woman or non-binary person comfortable being grouped with women.
- Be a newcomer to Canada (you will share your country of origin in the intake form).
- Already have a business or be actively running a business.
(This program is not for starting a brand-new business from scratch.) - Have an Immigration and Career Training (ICT) Client ID number.
Don’t have an ICT number? You can get one by calling 1-833-613-0485 (select option 3, then option 2). You will need to give your SIN number on this call.
What will I receive from this program?
This program is designed to support you in starting or growing your own business in Saskatchewan. When you participate in the Newcomer Women Entrepreneur Program, you’ll walk away with:
- More confidence to make business decisions every day.
- Practical skills in writing a business plan, bookkeeping, marketing, and more.
- Better understanding of how to do business in Saskatchewan, including laws, taxes, and how to find support.
- Supportive community of other women like you, who are also building businesses and learning together.
- Clear next steps so you know how to keep growing your business after the program ends.
You don’t have to figure everything out alone. We are here to guide you and help you feel ready.
Ready to get started? Complete the Newcomer Intake Form to begin.
We’ll follow up with you personally to help you take the next step.
How to start
Start by filling out our Newcomer Intake Form. This form helps us understand your needs and interests. After that, you will be invited to book a short 15-minute orientation meeting with a member of the WESK team. From there, we’ll help you decide if the cohort group is the right next step – and make sure you have everything you need to move forward.
After you submit the form, you’ll receive a link to book your orientation. If you have questions or need help, please email us at programs@wesk.ca.
How WESK supports
We offer newcomer women entrepreneurs free support to help you feel confident running your business in Saskatchewan. This includes:
- A free WESK Momentum membership, with access to mentorship, business advising, and event discounts.
- Two free online courses on WESK Learn.
- A chance to join our Newcomer Micro-Business Cohorts – small support groups led by a trained guide to help you grow your business.