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.

OMDC Measuring OIDMTC Impact

The Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) has engaged Ottawa-based economic consulting firm to spearhead a campaign to assess the impact of the Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC) on Ontario’s economy and growing digital media industry. Nordicity is administering… Read more »

SR&ED versus IRAP

Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) and the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) are two of the largest government incentive programs in Canada.  The chart below details some of the major differences between the 2 programs. Criteria Scientific Research and… Read more »

How to Keep Canadian Startups in Canada

Canada has had a problem developing, incubating, and commercializing the type of products that create new economies and new jobs. According to Richard Remillard, executive director of the Canadian Venture Capital Association, while the Canadian population is 1/10 the size… Read more »

CME Suggests Tax Reforms a Necessity for Manufacturing Growth

A pre-budget submission published last week by Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) makes recommendations to increase Canada’s tax competitiveness to spur global investment.  Their recommendations can be summarized as follows: 1. PRODUCTIVITY – Make the Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance (ACCA),… Read more »