In regards to government funding programs, the following measures are expected to be announced tomorrow by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, as part of the 2013 federal budget:
  • Several hundred million dollars in annual funding for companies to train workers in skilled trades.
  • Extension of a $1 billion tax break for manufacturers to encourage them to purchase  new machinery and equipment.
  • Funding to help companies develop “innovative” products and sell their wares abroad.