The Canada Media Fund (CMF) was in full-force attendance at the Banff World Media Festival which ran this week from June 10 to 13 in Banff, Alberta. CMF used the festival to launch Canada on Screen – a website meant… Read more »
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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.
Ownership and Its Impact on SR&ED- CCPC versus Public-Owned or Foreign-Owned Corporations
In the recent case “Price Waterhouse Coopers Inc., agissant ès qualité de syndic à la faillite de Bioartificial Gel Technologies (BAGTECH) Inc. v. The Queen,” the Tax Court of Canada ruled in favour of Bagtech that it qualified as a Canadian-controlled… Read more »
Montreal international symposium on climate change and green ICTs
Montreal recently hosted an international symposium focused on concepts of “green” information and communication technologies (ICT). Organized through the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU), this was the 7th Symposium combining ICTs, environment and climate change. The industry challenge to operate with… Read more »
Crowdfunding in Canada
Pebble’s Eric Migicovsky jump-started his company by selling 85,000 pre-sold watches and generating $10 million in advance revenue through Kickstarter. Unfortunately, Kickstarter isn’t readily accessible to Canadian companies. Migicovsky’s initial company was based in Waterloo (part of University of Waterloo’s Velocity… Read more »
EVERY DROP COUNTS: Green Week Conference 2012 – Conserving water through innovation.
Water is essential for sustaining life, as well as our economy. With less than one percent of the world’s fresh water currently accessible for direct human use, water supplies are now a major global concern impacting not only our daily… Read more »
R&D incentive programs across the globe
In light of proposed changes to the SR&ED program announced in March’s federal budget, Canada retains a position as offering one of the most attractive R&D incentive programs globally. Let’s look at a few R&D tax credit programs across the… Read more »
New Brunswick Seminar- How to Prepare for a SR&ED Review
NorthBridge will be offering a manufacturing seminar in Dieppe, New Brunswick (June 7th) entitled “How to Prepare for a SR&ED Review.” Synopsis: Under current economic conditions, SR&ED is more important than ever for manufacturers because it can increase a company’s cashflow. However, the CRA… Read more »
Nova Scotia Seminars – How to Prepare for a SR&ED Review
NorthBridge will be offering a series of manufacturing seminars in Halifax, Nova Scotia (June 5th), Bridgewater, Nova Scotia (June 5th), Truro, Nova Scotia (June 6th), and Springhill, Nova Scotia (June 7th) entitled “How to Prepare for a SR&ED Review.” Synopsis: Under current economic conditions,… Read more »
Exploriem’s Artifex – Professional Artist Gala
Every year, Exploriem.org hosts Artifex, a professional artist gala whose purpose is to raise funds for entrepreneurial artists. You’ll listen to music, savor gourmet food, and sip the best wines while browsing the Silent Auction tables. When? Wednesday, June 20,… Read more »