About Us & Our Services
How We Can Help
- MVDF can provide you with preferential financing and with business development support that together can help you build your Ontario Métis owned and controlled business.
- Our mandate and structure allows us to provide more financing, at lower interest rates and with fewer restrictions than commercial lenders such as banks and credit unions.
- As your project partner we can offer on-going support for developing business plans and accessing professional assistance and on-going training and skills.
Who We Are
MVDF is a Métis owned and controlled economic development agency, operating independently, whose sole mandate is to provide funding and support to Ontario Métis businesses.
- We are here to support Métis entrepreneurs.
- Businesses where at least one of the owners are Métis and holds 50% or more of the business can access support through MVDF.
- MVDF seeks to maintain its loan capital base in order to strengthen the Métis economy through Métis owned and controlled business.
Financing Solutions
Tell us what you need and we may be able to help.
- MVDF offers better rates than commercial lenders.
- Financing to $1,500,000 that is flexible and adaptable to you.
- Fewer restrictions, and access to financing where commercial lenders may not.
- More financing support for a larger start-up or bigger expansion.
Work with people that understand your culture and your culture of doing business.
Business Support
When applying for a MVDF loan how you will manage your investment successfully is a crucial part of the business process. MVDF can provide support and guidance along the way.
- Professional assistance and non-repayable financial support for a business plan as part of your loan application.
- Flexible support for business and financial management training, and skills development.
MVDF Board of Directors
Paul DeVillers
Stephen Scott
Joelle Gott
Kelly Warwick
Sara Dolbeck
Brian St. Amant
- How We Can Help
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How We Can Help
We are here to serve the needs of Métis businesses and entrepreneurs.- MVDF can provide you with preferential financing and with business development support that together can help you build your Ontario Métis owned and controlled business.
- Our mandate and structure allows us to provide more financing, at lower interest rates and with fewer restrictions than commercial lenders such as banks and credit unions.
- As your project partner we can offer on-going support for developing business plans and accessing professional assistance and on-going training and skills.
- Who We Are
-
Who We Are
We are different from traditional financers and lending institutions.MVDF is a Métis owned and controlled economic development agency, operating independently, whose sole mandate is to provide funding and support to Ontario Métis businesses.
- We are here to support Métis entrepreneurs.
- Businesses where at least one of the owners are Métis and holds 50% or more of the business can access support through MVDF.
- MVDF seeks to maintain its loan capital base in order to strengthen the Métis economy through Métis owned and controlled business.
- Financing Solutions
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Financing Solutions
We have unique financing options tailored to the needs of Métis businesses.Tell us what you need and we may be able to help.
- MVDF offers better rates than commercial lenders.
- Financing to $1,500,000 that is flexible and adaptable to you.
- Fewer restrictions, and access to financing where commercial lenders may not.
- More financing support for a larger start-up or bigger expansion.
Work with people that understand your culture and your culture of doing business.
- Business Support
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Business Support
We offer support for entrepreneurs that goes beyond traditional financing services.When applying for a MVDF loan how you will manage your investment successfully is a crucial part of the business process. MVDF can provide support and guidance along the way.
- Professional assistance and non-repayable financial support for a business plan as part of your loan application.
- Flexible support for business and financial management training, and skills development.
- Board Members
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MVDF Board of Directors
We are thankful for the experience and guidance of our talented board of directors.Paul DeVillers
ChairStephen Scott
Vice ChairJoelle Gott
SecretaryKelly Warwick
TreasurerSara Dolbeck
DirectorBrian St. Amant
Director
The MVDF Team
Success Stories
Funding Partners
Financing Partners
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
We support all industries and sectors.
MVDF can provide up to $1,500,000 in financing to a business or set of related businesses.
You can reapply to MVDF as many times as you want, however we cannot provide more than $1,500,000 in outstanding financing at any one time.
MVDF only supports Métis owned and controlled businesses, those where 50% of the beneficial ownership of an enterprise is held by Métis entrepreneurs. Where ownership and or control of a business is not solely held by Métis entrepreneurs each project will be considered on a case by case basis to ensure that the Métis owner will stand to gain from the funding provided by MVDF.
Our team would be pleased to provide you with an application via e-mail.
MVDF will look to provide you with maximum flexibility and will be an industry leader in matching your funds. Our Business Development Team will work with you to devise a custom package.
We will recognise balance sheet equity for existing businesses and may recognise contributed assets for start-ups.
Yes, MVDF does require personal guarantees. Funding to partnerships and proprietorships are supported by an accepted letter of offer signed by all the owners of the business so they are personally obligated. In the case of a limited company, MVDF makes the contribution to the shareholders and the company jointly so the owners are personally obligated.
MVDF provides non-repayable business plan and aftercare support over the life of our participation. The intent is to continue a relationship with our clients well after the project is funded, providing support and guidance along the way.
Technical skills such as truck driver training, equipment operator training, etc. will not be funded. The intent is to help clients acquire the skills necessary to manage their business and the program is quite flexible in this regard.
No. We are solely focused on supporting Métis entrepreneurs in the for-profit sector.
The MNO appoints the Board of Directors of the MVDF but the MVDF Board of Directors is independent of the MNO.
MVDF does not seek a profit but only seeks to maintain its loan capital base. Its goal is not profit, but to positively impact the Métis economy by supporting Métis owned and controlled businesses.
For purposes of our programs, we recognize Métis who are Citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario or registered members of other Métis organizations recognized by the Métis National Council including:
- Manitoba Métis Federation
- Métis Nation of Saskatchewan
- Métis Nation of Alberta
- Métis Nation of British Columbia
- Métis Settlements General Council
- Métis Nation of the Northwest Territory
The MVDF office will be closed during all Ontario statutory holidays listed here (including optional holidays):
Ontario (ON) statutory holidays in 2025 — Canada Holidays
In addition to these statutory holidays, the MVDF office will be closed during the following important indigenous dates:
National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21st
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30th
Louis Riel Day – November 16th
If our office is closed, please feel free to send us a message via the website contact form or leave us a voicemail.
Our team will get back to you as quickly as possible upon our return to the office.
