There are several ways to get information about business opportunities in Canada:

Franchise Websites

Canada Franchise Association

Canadian Franchises

Franchise Handbook

International Franchise Association

Canadian Alliance of Franchise Operators

Buy a Book

Immigrants are advised to complete some research depending on their information need.  Go to http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/   and complete a search for a book on any business related topic.

Use the Local Government

Most cities has business centers provided by the local  government  to assist new businesses. Immigrants are advised to get the website of their own town’s local government  and search for services that are provided for new businesses.  Some of these services are free.

A few examples of sites local governments include:

http://www.region.halifax.ns.ca/  click on services

http://www.city.mississauga.on.ca/  click on business services

http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/ 

http://www.city.cambridge.on.ca

http://www.gov.calgary.ab.ca/

http://www.cityregina.com/

http://www.gov.edmonton.ab.ca/

http://www.downtownmoncton.nb.ca/

http://www.ville.quebec.qc.ca/accueil/index.shtml

Use Federal and Provincial Government

The federal government also provide information for free on the internet. For example a service called  Doing Business in Canada provide some free information for starting a business. 

Ministry of Enterprise Opportunity and Innovation  Ontario Goverment

Canada Business Service Centers  provided by the Federal Government