The federal government has tabled a bill Thursday to provide the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) oversight of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The amount of lending that CMHC insures has tripled from $200 billion… 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.
U.S. Announces National Bioeconomy Blueprint
The biotechnology sector has been eagerly awaiting the announcement of a national bioeconomy plan by the Obama administration that is expected to be released today. The White House blueprint intends to spur development of renewable resources such as crops and… Read more »
Private Equity Firm Focuses on Management Buyouts
With the manufacturing economy still recovering from the last recession, corporate financing is difficult to come by. Many owners of small- to medium-sized manufacturers are looking for exit strategies, and may be hard-pressed to find one, because few financing options exist. NorthSpring Capital… Read more »
Renewable Energy Incentives: Accelerated Capital Cost Write-offs and Canadian Renewable and Conservation Expenses (CRCE) Program
There is an interesting tax incentive for the renewable energy industry which could compensate for the removal of capital from the SR&ED expenditure base: a category of deductible expenses for companies undertaking project development through the Canadian Renewable and Conservation… Read more »
A Third Industrial Revolution Will Take Manufacturing Digital
The Economist featured a special report on manufacturing and innovation. According to Paul Markillie, as manufacturing goes digital, smaller runs and massive customizations will be the key to customer satisfaction. The reshoring of manufacturing into North America may be driven by several factors, including:… Read more »
Saskatchewan Film Employment Tax Credit Eliminated
Saskatchewan Finance Minister Ken Krawetz announced in the 2012 Saskatchewan budget that the Film Employment Tax Credit, which has been in place since 1998, will no longer be offered as of July 1, 2012. Most Canadian provinces, as well as… Read more »
Why Venture Capital is so Important
Greg Smith, president of Canada’s Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA), described the current landscape of Canadian entrepreneurship: “Canada has an historic opportunity to become an innovation leader by making major investments that enable our best technology businesses to… Read more »
Biotechnology Industry Leaders Unite to Promote a Bio-based Economy
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) has recently announced the industrial biotechnology companies that have been selected to showcase their new technologies, accomplishments and business models to leading investors and analysts at the BIO 9th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology… Read more »
Seminar (Milton, ON)- How to Prepare for a SR&ED Review
In collaboration with Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), NorthBridge Consultants will be holding a SR&ED seminar in Milton, Ontario on April the 26th, 2012. Date: April 26, 2012 Time: Registration & Breakfast (7:30am – 8:00am); Presentation and Discussion (8:00am – 10:00am)… Read more »