On Monday, the Government of Canada released the 2024 Fall Economic Statement, following up on several commitments from Budget 2024. The Statement outlined significant proposals for reforming SR&ED, investing in AI, implementing new clean economy tax credits, expanding small business… Read more »
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2024 SR&ED Updates: Expanded Eligibility, Increased Claim Amounts, and more
With a number of changes promised to the SR&ED program over the past several years, 2024 has seen several updates in the form of increased expenditure limits, expanded eligibility, the ability to make amended claims based on new government assistance… Read more »
December 2024 Government Funding Updates
At NorthBridge, we keep up to date on all the most recent government funding updates, intake announcements and upcoming grant deadlines in Canada so you don’t have to. Each month, we will be providing a summary of the most important… Read more »
CRA Launches Client Portal System for SR&ED Claim Preparation
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) launched a new Client Portal system on October 22 to assist SR&ED claimants with preparing their claims. Available through My Business Account, the Client Portal will allow claimants to access information on processing times and… Read more »
November 2024 Government Funding Updates
At NorthBridge, we keep up to date on all the most recent government funding updates, intake announcements and upcoming grant deadlines in Canada so you don’t have to. Each month, we will be providing a summary of the most important… Read more »
Regional Development Agencies Announce New $200M AI Initiative
A new initiative for artificial intelligence was recently announced through Canada’s regional development agencies (RDAs) to support Budget 2024’s commitment to advancing AI adoption and technology development, particularly in critical sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, clean technology, and manufacturing. The… Read more »
Are You Eligible for the Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits?
Following the initial announcement of the Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) in Budget 2021, continuous updates have been made to the tax credit offerings, credit amounts, terms of eligibility, and stacking restrictions. Several consultations have been held to allow… Read more »
October 2024 Government Funding Updates
At NorthBridge, we keep up to date on all the most recent government funding updates, intake announcements and upcoming grant deadlines in Canada so you don’t have to. Each month, we will be providing a summary of the most important… Read more »
The Benefits of Increasing R&D in Canadian Firms
Research and development (R&D) is considered a key part of achieving innovation in various industries. In particular, advanced sectors, which include industries such as life sciences, information technology, and advanced manufacturing, benefit from investments in R&D. Investment in R&D has… Read more »