OECD Economic Survey: Research and Development Outlook in Canada
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released the June 2012 results of the OECD Economic Surveys for Canada’s macro-economic state of affairs. The report indicates that the economy is picking up, with a positive outlook for continued moderate output growth and inflation. The OECD also cites innovation as a priority on the government’s […]
CMF at the Banff World Media Festival
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) was in full-force attendance at the Banff World Media Festival which ran this week from June 10 to 13 in Banff, Alberta. CMF used the festival to launch Canada on Screen – a website meant to showcase Canada’s screen-based presence from television to media, including games, web content, and apps […]
Montreal international symposium on climate change and green ICTs
Montreal recently hosted an international symposium focused on concepts of “green” information and communication technologies (ICT). Organized through the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU), this was the 7th Symposium combining ICTs, environment and climate change. The industry challenge to operate with improved efficiency was quantified as an annual savings of $800 billion, with the elimination of […]
R&D incentive programs across the globe
In light of proposed changes to the SR&ED program announced in March’s federal budget, Canada retains a position as offering one of the most attractive R&D incentive programs globally. Let’s look at a few R&D tax credit programs across the globe to see how SR&ED stacks up. Currently, Canada’s SR&ED program offers a 35-percent refundable […]
Canada Media Fund releases Digital Media Performance Measurement Framework
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced the launch of a Digital Media Performance Measurement Framework on Monday, May 14. The framework was developed through consultation with industry stakeholders during workshop sessions in Toronto, and is designed to effectively measure the performance of digital media projects against the CMF criteria for their Convergent and Experimental Streams […]
A Case Study in Digital Media and Second Screen Engagement
Three easy steps: Watch on TV Download the App Play Along at Home Canada’s Smartest Person represents a new wave in reality television: integrating Digital Media for a truly interactive experience. Described by Konrad Group, the developers of the Canada’s Smartest Person app, the show is “a groundbreaking format and interactive television experience redefining what […]
Renewable Energy Incentives: Accelerated Capital Cost Write-offs and Canadian Renewable and Conservation Expenses (CRCE) Program
There is an interesting tax incentive for the renewable energy industry which could compensate for the removal of capital from the SR&ED expenditure base: a category of deductible expenses for companies undertaking project development through the Canadian Renewable and Conservation Expenses (CRCE) program. At the moment, the CRA allows for accelerated capital cost write-offs on capital expenditures […]
Why Venture Capital is so Important
Greg Smith, president of Canada’s Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA), described the current landscape of Canadian entrepreneurship: “Canada has an historic opportunity to become an innovation leader by making major investments that enable our best technology businesses to realize optimal growth and compete on a global stage,” he said in a statement. “However, […]
Digital Media Awards at the Rockies
The Banff World Media Festival, or “the Rockies,” is an International commemoration event for the media industry, scheduled this year for June 10-13, 2012 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. More than a series of competitions, the Banff World Media Festival is promoted as a networking event for media industry stakeholders with programs like “Face-to-Face,” […]
Toronto Public Forum: North America’s Energy Future, April 18
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) has organized a public forum, North America’s Energy Future: Powering a Low-carbon Economy for 2030 and Beyond, through their Joint Public’s advisory Committee with a collection of energy experts from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. to discuss and answer questions regarding the current and future state of renewable energy […]