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Business funding in North Dundas: the census picture and a worked example.

Census figures, the industries that drive North Dundas, local programs and a worked example in Canadian dollars.

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11,304Residents, 2021
0.2%Change since 2016
$90,000Median household income
ONProvince

Funding for North Dundas businesses

Short answer: a North Dundas business can be funded. Merchant Fund Express reviews Canadian files from Ontario for merchant cash advances, business cash advances and revenue-based financing. The 2021 Census counted 11,304 people in the township of North Dundas, up 0.2% since 2016.

The census shows health care as the leading private sector at 12.9% of local jobs, followed by construction and retail.

Key figures for North Dundas

Population, 202111,304
Population, 201611,278
Change, 2016 to 20210.2%
Land area502.4 km²
Population density22.5 per km²
Median age44.8
Median household income$90,000
Participation rate64.9%
Unemployment rate, 20217.0%
Self-employed share15.1%
Census divisionStormont, Dundas and Glengarry

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Matching funding to how North Dundas businesses get paid

The way North Dundas customers pay points to the structure:

Industry guides: Medical clinics, Dental practices, Construction, General contractors, Retail.

Industries that drive North Dundas

Here is where North Dundas residents work, by private-sector industry, compared with Ontario as a whole:

Industry (NAICS)North DundasON
Health care and social assistance12.9%12.0%
Construction12.8%7.5%
Retail trade10.4%11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting7.4%1.5%
Manufacturing6.7%9.1%
Transportation and warehousing5.5%5.3%

The sector that sets North Dundas apart is farming, forestry and fishing, at 5.0 times its weight across Ontario. That concentration shows up in deposit patterns, from contract payments to seasonal peaks. A second, smaller concentration is construction (12.8% of local workers).

Seasonality and cash flow in North Dundas

The crop year sets the rhythm: inputs in spring, work through summer and harvest, income after sale. Local suppliers often carry farm customers between the two. Cold months shift North Dundas work indoors and pause outdoor projects.

Seasonal owners do better applying with a year of statements ready.

What the numbers look like in North Dundas

Sample numbers, CAD

A grain and oilseed farm in North Dundas with about $79,000 in monthly deposits takes $55,000 to buy materials for booked jobs at a 1.20 factor rate, for a total payback of $66,000 over about 10 months. That works out to roughly $1,524 a week, or about 8% of monthly deposits; the cost is fixed at $11,000 however quickly it is repaid on schedule.

Illustrative only, not an offer. Model it with the MCA calculator.

Other help available in North Dundas

If timing is the issue, see how to bridge a government payment without stalling a North Dundas project.

How to apply from North Dundas

We do not keep a branch in North Dundas. Files from ON are reviewed remotely, the same way as files from anywhere in Canada.

Expect a typical starting point of roughly $20,000 in monthly deposits. Most also want roughly 12 months of history and steady balances. A 500 score can work, though 600+ opens more doors. Each funder sets its own lines. Bring a signed application and about four months of business bank statements. Apply online or call (305) 384-8391.

Neighbours of North Dundas

Within reach of North Dundas: North Grenville (18 km), South Dundas (21 km), Russell (21 km), Edwardsburgh/Cardinal (26 km), Augusta (37 km).

The Ontario overview lists every ON community we cover.

Sources

  1. Census Profile 2021: North Dundas
  2. Census Profile 2021: Ontario
  3. StatCan table 98-10-0002-01
  4. FedDev Ontario
  5. Ontario Chamber of Commerce

As of October 2026.

Common questions

Can a business in North Dundas get a merchant cash advance?

Yes, North Dundas is covered. What counts is revenue, history and how the account is run.

How many people live in North Dundas?

The 2021 Census counted 11,304 people in North Dundas, a 0.2% change from 2016.

What are the main industries in North Dundas?

By jobs: health care first, then construction and retail. Relative to the province, farming, forestry and fishing is the standout.

Which regional development agency serves North Dundas?

FedDev Ontario covers North Dundas. Its support is project-based and slower than a business cash advance.

Is there a Merchant Fund Express office in North Dundas?

Everything is remote, so being in North Dundas is no obstacle.

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