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Business Supports

Need housing for your employees? 

Parks Canada has launched a seasonal staff camping program to support Jasper based businesses. Both new seasonal staff and businesses can apply for spots, and businesses can reserve sites even before hiring the staff who will use them.  

For more information or to apply, click here. 

Commerce Continuity Initiative 

The Commerce Continuity Initiative (CCI) is a strategic, multi-pronged program developed to safeguard Jasper’s economic stability in the aftermath of the 2024 wildfire. By providing temporary infrastructure and coordinated support for displaced businesses, trades, and recovery partners, the CCI ensures that the town’s commercial and industrial core remains functional. It enables essential services to operate, supports local employment, and lays the groundwork for a resilient and efficient rebuild.

There are 3 programs within the CCI: 

  • Jasper Pop-Up Village
  • Interim Industrial Park
  • Laydown Areas

Jasper Pop-Up Village 

The Jasper Pop-Up Village is a temporary marketplace providing essential retail space for businesses that lost commercial space in the 2024 wildfire. It offers serviced lots for small modular units or seacans, enabling affected businesses to resume operations, retain staff, and continue serving the community until their permanent locations are rebuilt.

Businesses participating include: 

Interim Industrial Park 

The Interim Industrial Park provides secure, serviced lots for local contractors and service providers displaced by the wildfire. It enables them to resume operations, retain staff, and support Jasper’s rebuild by storing materials and running workshops and offices—helping keep vital services local and costs down.


If you lost commercial floor area in the storage and services district (S-Block) in the 2024 Jasper Wildfire and need space, contact JRCCinfo@jasper-alberta.ca 


Laydown Areas

Laydown areas and coordinated use of public space support the logistical needs of rebuilding by providing contractors with access to designated zones for materials and equipment storage. This strategy ensures that public areas remain safe and accessible while keeping reconstruction organized and on schedule.



Financial Supports

Advice, Guidance and Resources

  • Community Futures West Yellowhead provides business loans, tools, mentoring, guidance and support for rural small business owners and entrepreneurs the Yellowhead region.  
  • Biz Connect provides supports to help Alberta entrepreneurs and small businesses start, grow and succeed. https://www.alberta.ca/small-business-resources
  • Alberta Chambers of Commerce provides live emergency updates and resources to support businesses in swiftly responding and adapting to changes caused by wildfire and other emergencies.  www.abchamber.ca/business-resiliency/ or call 780-425-4180 or Toll free in Alberta 1-800-272-8854. 
  • Business Link helps Alberta small businesses start and succeed. Visit www.businesslink.ca or connect with a business strategist at 1-800-272-9675 or 780-422-7722. 
  • Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies provides information on trailers, camping or space to pen livestock can be found online at https://www.albertaagsocieties.ca/

Insurance information

  • Call your private insurance provider or representative regarding your particular insurance policy and its coverages.   
  • The Insurance Bureau of Canada provides additional resources and information to understand your insurance coverage and claims process. 
  • They can be contacted toll free at 1-844-227-5422, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. online at www.ibc.ca or by email at AskIBCWest@ibc.ca.