Your Partner in Sustainable Business Success

At Excellence Canada, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with running a small or medium-sized business. That’s why we’ve developed nationally recognized standards, training programs, certifications, and awards designed specifically to help SMEs build competitive, resilient and innovative, high-performing organizations. Leading a SME can also be a lonely job. We’ve also got professional coaching support available every step of the way.

EXCELLENCE in PRODUCTIVITY, INNOVATION & COMPETITIVENESS 

Take the guesswork out of business improvement. EPIC is our practical, flexible, cost effective certification framework designed for SMEs ready to boost performance, enhance culture, and grow their competitive edge. Whether you’re looking to increase productivity, spark innovation, or improve team alignment—EPIC meets you where you are and guides you forward.

The Canadian Business Excellence Awards for Private Businesses, presented by Excellence Canada for almost a decade, is a prestigious national program held annually to honor outstanding achievements in business excellence. This special designation recognizes organizations across all industries that exemplify a strategic and sustained commitment to improving performance, fostering innovation, and achieving their goals.

From leadership and process management to compliance and soft skills to mental health in the workplace, our expert-led training programs help your teams develop the tools they need to succeed. Choose from a wide range of courses—delivered in-person or virtually— for individuals or teams, that support real-world implementation and sustainable impact. Perfect for lean teams looking to do more with less.

Gain real-time actionable insights into what your team really thinks. Our confidential, customizable employee surveys help you identify strengths, uncover areas for improvement, and track progress over time. Use the results to build trust, boost engagement, and drive culture-forward decisions that support your growth.

Create an inclusive workplace that meets ACA, AODA and other provincial accessibility requirements. We’ll help you assess your current state, identify gaps, and implement practical solutions that support everyone on your team. Almost every organization in the country has legislated accessibility compliance requirements. We’re here to help.

Join a national movement to prioritize employee well-being. For over 25 years, each October, we lead Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month with free challenges, events, and resources to help organizations like yours engage employees, promote wellness, and build a positive workplace culture. It’s a great way for SMEs to get involved and take meaningful action. Best of all, it’s FREE.