SR&ED Audit Review Tips
Claimants for Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credits must always keep in mind that their claim may be subject to an audit or review by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Having everything prepared for a SR&ED audit or review, before it happens, is key to ensure your audit goes successfully and to secure […]
Happy New Year from NorthBridge Consultants
The end of one year also brings the beginning of a new one and at this time, we have the chance to look back at what was accomplished in the past and plan for our futures. Now is a time to wipe off the dust of our struggles, learn from mistakes made, and revel in our […]
Linking SR&ED to Hiring Grants
There are many different government funding programs available to Canadian companies. The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is $3 billion tax credit initiative that supports the R&D expenditures of Canadian companies. This program is very popular and well known, but there are several additional programs that are available to SR&ED recipients. One of […]
Happy Holidays from NorthBridge Consultants!
‘Twas the day before the SR&ED deadline and with each moment that passed Every technical writer was writing, and fast! Their keys were a-clicking, until the job was all done Hoping they’d be able to join in some holiday fun! The smells wafted by cubicles with such a punch A potluck was set up, just […]
Revisions to Quebec SR&ED Tax Credit Program
During his December 2nd economic update, Quebec Finance Minister Carlos Leitao announced two major revisions to the Quebec SR&ED tax credit program: (1) Introduction of a minimum eligibility threshold, and (2) Standardization of enhanced tax credit rates. Introduction of Minimum Eligibility Threshold Leitao introduced amendments to the legislation to exclude, from tax assistance in the […]
Manufacturing-Based Funding Initiatives in Southern Ontario
On November 24, 2014, Industry Minister James Moore announced $9 million in funding to help southern Ontario manufacturers develop their businesses through innovation, job growth, and competition on a global scale. One way to help export-oriented manufacturers stay competitive globally through boosted export sales is to provide employees with in-demand skills training in innovative technology; […]
CME Presents 3-D Printing Demonstration in Mississauga
The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association (CME) is partnering with Renishaw Canada to present a 3D metal printing demonstration. The event will be held on December 11, 2014 at Renishaw Canada’s demonstration centre in Mississauga. Attendees will be able to witness Renishaw’s metal laser powder bed technology and the first 3D printed titanium bicycle. CME […]
New Round of Yves Landry Foundation AIME Opens
The Yves Landry Foundation’s Achieving Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence (AIME) Global initiative, a program supporting employee training to support innovation, has opened once again as of December 1, 2014. The federal government has recently injected $9M in funding to the program, on top of the original $6M invested, to help southern Ontario manufacturers achieve a […]
CME SMART Launched with New Round of Funding
CME: SMART Advanced Technology for Global Growth has been launched in Ontario and will remain open until December 31, 2016. The program, administered by the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) and FedDev Ontario, aims to promote and develop southern Ontario’s manufacturing industry through funding advanced technology projects that lead to increased exports, domestic growth, job […]
CME Presents 3-D Printing Demonstration in Windsor
The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association (CME) is partnering with the University of Windsor to present a 3D printing and advanced manufacturing demonstration. The event will be held on December 3, 2014 at the University of Windsor in their new Joyce Entrepreneurship Centre. Attendees are also invited to tour the University’s manufacturing engineering lab. CME […]