USMCA Trade Deal – What’s New?
Recently, it was announced that the US, Mexico and Canada have finalized the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This new North American trade deal is intended to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the 1994 pact that governs free trade policies between the three nations. The key changes to the agreement update the 25-year old […]
Ontario Budget 2018 Highlights
The Ontario 2018 Budget, tabled on March 28, 2018, projects a growing deficit over the next three years and is predicted to resume a downward trend in 2022 with accumulated deficit expected to decline from 23.2% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2017-18 to 22.1% by 2022. The Ontario Budget proposes several measures and investments […]
Discover A New Landscape of Product Development in Additive Manufacturing
The Product Development Journey Please join our Vice President of Business Services, Gerry Fung, as he will be speaking at this free educational and networking event organized by The Proto3000 Team. Day 1 – Idea to Prototype (November 29th at 9AM to 12.30PM EST) The tools and resources available to develop world class products have changed. […]
The Artificial Intelligence Revolution: New Challenges & Opportunities
Due to its ability to substantially improve productivity and boost economic output, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is considered to be the next big technological revolution with the potential to increase economic growth rates by a weighted average of 1.7% and profitability rates by 38% across a variety of industries by 2035. Read our latest Newsletter to […]
Free Seminar: Learn How to Manage IP & SR&ED to Boost Corporate Value
When it comes to intellectual property (IP) and Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credits, CFOs must constantly assess the value of the services that they receive in exchange for engagement fees. Making this assessment can be challenging to the point of frustrating. CFOs must keep the bigger picture of overall financial health of […]
EMC Strategic Interest Group Networking Events in Southern Ontario
Please join us for the upcoming Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) Strategic Interest Group (SIG) networking events in Southern Ontario on March 21st and 22nd, 2017 , which will address Financial Challenges related to Navigating SR&ED and Managing Currency Exposure. Attending these SIG event is a great opportunity to interact, share and discuss your best practices with […]
Strategic Interest Group Events in Northern Ontario
Please join us for the upcoming Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) Strategic Interest Group (SIG) networking events in Sudbury (March 1st, 2017) and North Bay (March 2nd, 2017). Attending these SIG event is a great opportunity to interact, share and discuss your best practices with your peers from other companies and learn more about: Currency exchange uncertainties […]
Cornwall Business Expands with Assistance From the Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII)
Chalk up another victory for Canadian government funding as MPIQC expands its facilities with assistance from the Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII) program. MPIQC is an electronics manufacturer that provides products and services for a vast assortment of clientele including space and satellite, military and defense contractors, communication firms, government, automotive speciality […]
Extension of Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance (ACCA) Provides Tax Relief for Manufacturers
The recent federal budget of 2013 highlighted several initiatives aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector. New sources of Canadian business funding and renewal of previous initiatives provides extra incentives for manufacturers to advance their business to the next level. One initiative that is especially beneficial for manufacturers is the renewal of the […]
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 realize optimal growth and compete on a global stage,” he said in a statement. “However, […]