As part of the 2013 federal budget, the government has announced plans to introduce a new federal training initiative called the Canada Jobs Grant. Back in 2007, Canada unveiled its $3 billion Labour Market Agreements (with the provinces and territories) which… Read more »
Canadian Video Game Industry Continues to Thrive
It may come as no surprise that Canada now ranks 3rd worldwide in the video game industry according to the Entertainment Software Association of Canada. With game studios like Ubisoft producing blockbuster titles such as Assassin’s Creed 3, and a… Read more »
Expected Measures to be Delivered in 2013 Federal Budget Tomorrow
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… Read more »
Foreign Markets to Feed on Prawns from St. John’s
The Canadian government recently announced that it will partner with the Canadian Association of Prawn Producers to market cold-water prawns to foreign markets such as Russia and China. The partnership is meant to boost Canada’s reputation as a producer of… Read more »
Tips on How to Instil a SR&ED Mindset in Your Company
The best way to obtain full value from the SR&ED program is to ensure that your company has a SR&ED mindset. Here are some tips from Pierre Pinet on how to instil a SR&ED mindset in your company: Review the… Read more »
Canadian Business Funding: A Toolkit For Business Owners
If you are running a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), it can be difficult to obtain the financing required in order to innovate, grow your business, and hire skilled workers. Between all the banks, venture capitalists, and angel investors, one… Read more »
Improving Canada’s Fuel Economy Standards with the Automotive Innovation Fund
Environmentally-friendly vehicles have come a long way in terms of technological advancement and efficiency, but as with anything, there’s always room for improvement. The Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF) is a new program that aims to do just that by providing… Read more »
Spin Master Innovation Fund Assists Young Entrepreneurs
Toronto-based Spin Master, a children’s entertainment giant, partnered with the Business Development Bank of Canada and the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) to launch the Spin Master Innovation Fund. This fund provides up to 10 Canadian entrepreneurs, between the ages… Read more »
NorthBridge’s Autumn 2012 Newsletter – Government Funding Opportunities
NorthBridge Consultants has released its Autumn 2012 Newsletter. Topics covered include: Editor’s Welcome – Government Funding: Stay Ahead of the Curve Government Funding Programs Maximizing Government Funding For Growth Bill C-45: What You Need to Know