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We offer opinions and insider information that can provide a pulse on government initiatives, the health of the Canadian economy, and firsthand thoughts from Canadian business owners.

Canada and European Union Sign Free Trade Deal

Canada and the European Union have signed a tentative free trade deal under the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA).  The highlights of CETA include: Canadian automakers will be able to export 100,000 cars a year, 12 times their current limit.… Read more »

Federal Throne Speech Promises Job Creation

The recent throne speech has reiterated the federal government’s focus on job creation. Although a deal has yet to be struck with the provinces, the government is intent on implementing the Canada Job Grant.  When Ottawa’s labour market agreements with… Read more »

IRAP Announces Support for Early Stage Firms

Accelerators and incubators based in Canada that support the development and growth of start-up companies can receive funding from the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP).  The Canadian Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP) will provide non-repayable funding over a five year… Read more »

Kickstarter Crowdfunding Launches in Canada

New York-based Kickstarter, the world’s largesst crowdfunding platform, officially launched in Canada.  Kickstarter’s crowdfunding model allows investors to pledge cash towards a project in exchange for products and perks, but the pledges are conditional upon the entire funding goal being… Read more »

IRAP Assists Gener8 With Innovation

Gener8, a technology company based in Vancouver, British Columbia who provides solutions to the entertainment industry, recently received up to $400,000 in funding from the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP).  IRAP, administered by the National Research Council (NRC), assists SMEs… Read more »

CRA Service Standards for SR&ED Claims

The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit was developed to encourage companies to undertake research and development in Canada. But once you have submitted a claim for the tax credit, how long does it take to see the… Read more »