Despite a robust recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the combination of higher interest rates and subdued global activity has led to a deceleration in Canada’s economic growth, dropping from 3.8% in 2022 to 2.6% in the first quarter of 2023.… Read more »
NorthBridge Consultants’ Canadian Business Blog is dedicated to bringing businesses news and information to help companies identify and access the most appropriate government funding programs.
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.
Creating a Government Funding Strategy
Companies in Canada have the opportunity to apply to numerous government funding options, with $5.2 billion spent on R&D in 2021, including grants and loans, but many businesses struggle to gain access to this funding due to long, complex application… Read more »
November 2023 Government Funding Updates
At NorthBridge, we keep up to date on all the most recent government funding updates, intake announcements and upcoming deadlines so you don’t have to. Each month, we will be providing a summary of the most important news in government… Read more »
Highlights of Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement
Although Ontario’s economy has grown throughout 2023, GDP growth is expected to slow over the next several years, with higher interest rates and global economic uncertainty playing a role in the economic outlook. Predicting a significant deficit in the coming… Read more »
October 2023 Government Funding Roundup
At NorthBridge, we keep up to date on all the most recent government funding updates, intake announcements and upcoming deadlines so you don’t have to. Each month, we will be providing a summary of the most important news in government… Read more »
Start-up Debt Financing Panel on November 29th (Kitchener)
NorthBridge and NorthSpring Capital Partners will be hosting a debt financing panel at Catalyst Commons (Kitchener) the evening of November the 29th, alongside BDC and Easly. The discussion panel will be hosted be Evan Clark of the Golden Triangle Angel… Read more »
September 2023 Government Funding Roundup
At NorthBridge, we keep up to date on all the most recent government funding updates, intake announcements and upcoming deadlines so you don’t have to. Each month, we will be providing a summary of the most important news in government… Read more »
August 2023 Government Funding Roundup
At NorthBridge, we keep up to date on all the most recent government funding updates, intake announcements and upcoming deadlines so you don’t have to. Each month, we will be providing a summary of the most important news in government… Read more »
July 2023 Government Funding Roundup
At NorthBridge, we keep up to date on all the most recent government funding updates, intake announcements and upcoming deadlines so you don’t have to. Each month, we will be providing a summary of the most important news in government… Read more »