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 »
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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.
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 »
Seminar (Hawkesbury, 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 Hawkesbury, Ontario on April the 20th, 2012. Date: April 20, 2012 Time: Registration & Breakfast (8:30am – 9:00am); Presentation and Discussion (9:00am – 11:00am)… Read more »
Digital Media Awards at the Rockies
The Banff World Media Festival, or “the Rockies,” is an International commemoration event for the media industry, scheduled this year for June 10-13, 2012 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. More than a series of competitions, the Banff World Media… Read more »
Canadian Space and Aerospace Sectors Face Uncertain Times Ahead
The 2012 federal budget has reinforced the philosophy of a less centralized government, and more self-reliance in the space and aerospace sectors. Some of the key issues that will impact this industry are: – The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) budget… Read more »
Toronto Public Forum: North America’s Energy Future, April 18
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) has organized a public forum, North America’s Energy Future: Powering a Low-carbon Economy for 2030 and Beyond, through their Joint Public’s advisory Committee with a collection of energy experts from Canada, Mexico and the… Read more »