Scadding Court Community Centre
Small Business in Ontario
SME Jobs and Employment
SCCC Entrepreneurship Programs
Community Centre Impact
100

In which year was Scadding Court Community Centre founded?
 A) 1965
 B) 1970
 C) 1975
 D) 1980

 C) 1975

100

What is the most common type of business registration for small businesses in Ontario?

 Sole proprietorship

100

How many Canadians were employed by small businesses in 2022? 

 A) 2 million
 B) 4.4 million
 C) 5.7 million
 D) 7 million

C) 5.7 million

100

In 2020, what percentage of SMEs (small & medium enterprises) in Canada were majority owned by women?

16.8%

100

Community hubs in Ontario serve as vital spaces for this purpose; 

A) Cultural events
 B) Educational programs
 C) Healthcare services
D) All of the above

D) All of the above

200

Approximately how many people visit SCCC each day to participate in programs, services or just socialize?
 A) 200
 B) 600
 C) 1,000
 D) 1,500

 B) 600

200

How much does it cost (approximately) to register a business name in Ontario online?

$60–$80

200

Between 2021 and 2022, small businesses were job creators! What share of all new private-sector jobs came from them?

 A) 20%
 B) 41%
 C) 10%
 D) 60%  

B) About 41%

200

When did the WE-Hub program first launch?
 A) 2010
 B) 2015
 C) 2018
 D) 2021

 C) 2018

200

Ontario’s older-adult centres logged nearly how many volunteer hours in 2022? 

 A) 200,000
 B) 482,000
 C) 1 million
 D) 750,000

B) 482,000

300

What is the name of the marketplace initiative launched by Scadding Court Community Centre that allows entrepreneurs to start micro-businesses using retrofitted shipping containers?

Market 707

300

What’s the minimum age to legally start a business in Ontario?

18, though minors can register with guardian consent

300

What’s the average small business survival rate after five years in Canada?

Around 50%

300

What percentage of WE-Hub participants come from vulnerable or equity-seeking groups?
 A) 20%
 B) About 47%
 C) 65%
 D) 80%

About 47%

300

According to YMCA Canada, what percentage of Canadians believe community spaces like parks and centres help build strong communities?
A) 45%
B) 67%
C) 91%
D) 100%

C) 91%

400

What percentage of small business owners in Toronto say they rely on community organizations for resources and mentorship?

About 60% (according to local entrepreneurship studies)

400

What percentage of employer businesses in Canada are classified as small businesses (i.e., fewer than 100 employees)?

98.1% (ISED Canada)

400

On average, between 2016 and 2020, what proportion of Canada’s GDP came from SMEs?

 A) 40% 

B) 49%

 C) 55% 

 D) 60% 

 

B) 49%

400

WE-Hub offers wrap-around supports to make training accessible. Which of these is one of them?
A) Settlement Support
 B) Child-minding and
 C) Transit fare support
 D) All of the above



D) All of the above

400

How many Ontario kids and youth benefit from school-based community partnerships?

 A) 70%
 B) 80%
 C) 95%
 D) 100%  

 C) 95%

500

What’s one of the biggest barriers that community-based entrepreneurship programs help overcome newcomers?

Lack of access to networks, startup capital, and Canadian work experience

500

On average, between 2016 and 2020, what proportion of Canada’s GDP came from SMEs?

 A) 40% 

B) 49%

 C) 55% 

 D) 60% 

 

B) 49%

500

How much did small businesses alone contribute to Canada’s GDP during 2016–2020?

 A) 25% 

B) 34.7%

 C) 40% 

 D) 50% 

 

B) 34.7%

500

As of the most recent update, WE-Hub has helped how many women start or grow their businesses?
 A) 100
 B) 200
 C) 350+
 D) 500+

 C) 350+

500

What percentage of unemployed Canadians reported feeling disconnected from their communities, showing the importance of accessible community centres?
A) 50%
B) 62%
C) 76%
D) 88%

C) 76%