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Business funding in Saint-Honoré: the census picture and a worked example.

What Saint-Honoré's economy runs on, how that shows up in a funding file, and the steps to apply remotely.

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6,376Residents, 2021
10.8%Change since 2016
$89,000Median household income
QCProvince

Can Saint-Honoré businesses get funded?

Yes. Businesses in Saint-Honoré, Quebec can apply for a merchant cash advance, a business cash advance or revenue-based financing, and the application is reviewed on the same terms as anywhere else in Canada. The 2021 Census counted 6,376 people in the city of Saint-Honoré, up 10.8% since 2016.

The census shows health care as the leading private sector at 17.4% of local jobs, followed by construction and retail.

Saint-Honoré by the numbers

Median age38.4
Median household income$89,000
Participation rate66.0%
Unemployment rate, 20214.9%
Self-employed share7.1%
Census divisionLe Saguenay-et-son-Fjord
Population, 20216,376
Population, 20165,757
Change, 2016 to 202110.8%
Land area189.4 km²
Population density33.7 per km²

Data: 2021 Census Profile, Statistics Canada.

Which funding fits a Saint-Honoré business

Start from how you get paid.

Read next: Medical clinics, Dental practices, Construction, General contractors, Retail.

Where people in Saint-Honoré work

The census labour-force tables show which industries carry Saint-Honoré. The biggest private sectors, against the provincial figures:

Industry (NAICS)Saint-HonoréQC
Health care and social assistance17.4%14.2%
Construction13.0%6.8%
Retail trade12.3%11.8%
Manufacturing10.5%10.3%
Other services, such as repair and personal care6.6%4.4%
Accommodation and food services4.9%5.4%

Compared with the province, Saint-Honoré is unusually concentrated in mining, oil and gas (4.0% of jobs versus 0.6% provincially). Local suppliers, trades and service firms often ride the same cycle. Construction runs above average too, at 1.9 times the provincial weight.

Example: a oilfield services contractor in Saint-Honoré

The arithmetic

A oilfield services contractor in Saint-Honoré with about $143,000 in monthly deposits takes $114,000 to buy materials for booked jobs at a 1.18 factor rate, for a total payback of $134,520 over about 7 months. That works out to roughly $4,438 a week, or about 13% of monthly deposits; the cost is fixed at $20,520 however quickly it is repaid on schedule.

Illustrative only, not an offer. Try the Canadian calculators with Saint-Honoré figures.

When money moves in Saint-Honoré

Large public and health-care employers steady the local economy. Local shops benefit from a stable customer base. Expect a Saint-Honoré winter slowdown in construction and a post-holiday dip in spending.

Funders read at least four months of statements; a full year shows the pattern best.

Programs and support for Saint-Honoré businesses

Public and private funding can work together: approved projects in Saint-Honoré sometimes use an advance until the program pays (details).

From Saint-Honoré application to funding

Our team is not located in Saint-Honoré. The whole process runs online and over the phone.

Expect a typical starting point of roughly $20,000 in monthly deposits. Time in business of about a year, with limited negative days, is typical. Scores from 500 are reviewed, and 600 or higher brings better offers. Every file is judged on its own. Bring a signed application and about four months of business bank statements. Start here, or phone (305) 384-8391.

Neighbours of Saint-Honoré

Closest guides to Saint-Honoré, as the crow flies: Saguenay (13 km), Alma (42 km), Roberval (85 km), Dolbeau-Mistassini (93 km), Saint-Félicien (101 km).

The Quebec overview lists every QC community we cover.

Sources

  1. Census Profile 2021: Saint-Honoré
  2. Census Profile 2021: Quebec
  3. StatCan table 98-10-0002-01
  4. Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
  5. Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec

Checked October 2026.

Common questions

Do you fund Saint-Honoré businesses?

Yes. Owners in Saint-Honoré apply online and are reviewed on the same criteria as the rest of Quebec.

How many people live in Saint-Honoré?

Statistics Canada reported 6,376 residents for 2021 (5,757 in 2016).

What are the main industries in Saint-Honoré?

Health care, construction and retail employ the most people; mining, oil and gas stands out against Quebec.

Is there a federal agency for Saint-Honoré businesses?

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED). It funds projects; for working capital, private funding moves faster.

Is there a Merchant Fund Express office in Saint-Honoré?

No. We work remotely; there is no local office in Saint-Honoré, and none is needed.

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