2024-04-18 14:58
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2024-04-17 13:31
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has recently announced a new funding program, the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) to support investments in processing facilitie… Read More
2024-04-15 13:48
Did you know that Canada’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is the country’s largest innovation initiative, supporting research and developme… Read More
2024-04-11 14:55
Did you know that job growth in the AI sector surged by nearly one third in Canada over the past year? This remarkable growth places AI among the highest-performing industries, and its impa… Read More
2024-04-08 14:17
Did you know that despite women business owners contributing approximately $150 billion to the Canadian economy, they still encounter significant hurdles in their entrepreneurial journeys?… Read More
2024-04-04 14:14
Budget 2024 marks a pivotal step in fulfilling the government’s pledge to rejuvenate healthcare and ease financial burdens for families across Manitoba. With a focus on expanding heal… Read More
2024-04-03 14:02
Newfoundland and Labrador’s fiscal plan for 2024 includes a deficit of $152 million, primarily attributed to ongoing investments aimed at supporting residents and businesses during a… Read More
2024-03-28 15:13
In Ontario, economic growth has faced significant challenges over the last year with gross domestic product (GDP) expected to slow to 0.3 per cent in 2024, down from the estimate of last ye… Read More
2024-03-25 15:24
Saskatchewan’s Finance Minister Donna Harpauer unveiled the province’s fiscal plan for the year 2024-25, marking her final budget announcement before stepping down from office… Read More
2024-03-20 13:31
The Ontario government’s focus on the automotive industry has never been sharper. With innovation and environmental consciousness driving change, businesses in this sector are eager f… Read More
2024-03-14 16:19
Quebec, known for its vibrant economy and diverse industries, faces a fiscal landscape marked by an $11 billion deficit. This deficit includes a $1.5-billion contingency reserve and a $2.2… Read More
2024-03-13 15:27
In a move towards a sustainable transportation future, Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) announces the launch of its groundbreaking Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Strea… Read More
2024-03-11 13:55
Prince Edward Island’s 2024 budget reflects a strategic focus on economic growth, innovation, and sustainability. This blog delves into key business funding initiatives outlined in th… Read More
2024-03-07 15:01
The CanExport SMEs funding program provides Canadian government grants to support Canadian businesses seeking to develop new export opportunities and markets, particularl… Read More
2024-03-06 15:39
Budget 2024–25 strategically invests in healthcare, housing, and economic growth to align with Nova Scotia’s expanding economic and social goals. The plan emphasizes supporting… Read More
2024-03-04 16:25
Alberta’s fiscal plan for 2024 underscores a commitment to fortify healthcare and education, foster secure and supportive communities, manage provincial resources, and stimulate job c… Read More
2024-02-29 14:30
The Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) credit, a prominent program in Canadian research and development funding, continues to disproportionately benefit large co… Read More
2024-02-28 14:30
The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP), intended to support businesses aiming to navigate the digital age, announced the abrupt closure of its Boost Your Business Technology grant appli… Read More
2024-02-26 14:01
The British Columbia Provincial Budget 2024 was released on Thursday, February 22, and it outlines the province’s financial plan and strategic vision for innovation, growth, and susta… Read More
2024-02-22 15:15
The meat processing sector in Ontario is about to experience a significant boost with the Canadian and Ontario governments collectively investing over $13M in funding towards upgrades. This… Read More
2024-02-15 15:07
With the government prioritizing a cleaner and greener growth approach across most sectors in Canada, the shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum.
In 2021… Read More
2024-02-12 15:10
Did you know that Ontario’s agri-food industry contributes a staggering $48.8 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to the provincial economy, making up 6.4% of the total Ontario GD… Read More
2024-02-08 14:56
For decades, Indigenous, Black, and other racialized communities in Ontario have faced obstacles when accessing resources – whether it is education, justice, or even housing. … Read More
2024-02-07 15:20
The Canadian clean technology sector is ready for a ground-breaking transformation. According to recent industry statistics, the demand for sustainable solutions in manufacturing is at an a… Read More
2024-02-05 14:57
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $8M dollars towards the Dairy Processing sector through the five-year long Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) pro… Read More
2024-02-01 15:48
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit program is a retroactive business funding program offered by the Canadian federal government that helps… Read More
2024-01-31 14:00
The Ontario government increasingly prioritizes the automotive industry. Innovation and environmental consciousness are converging in the automotive industry, creating an opportunity for bu… Read More
2024-01-29 14:38
The 2023 Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) Report related that supporting and growing the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry is a top priority for the Ontario government. As EV leaders… Read More
2024-01-25 15:17
The Creative Export Canada (CEC) is a government funding program to support projects that generate export revenues and help Canadian Creative Industries reach more people around… Read More
2024-01-24 14:00
In the 2023 Federal Fall Economic Statement, Canada underscored its commitment to a net-zero economy. With an escalating emphasis on clean energy and sustainable production across diverse i… Read More
2024-01-22 15:34
Exports extend beyond conventional cargo shipments, as intangible assets, notably services, contribute significantly to global trade. This article explores the potential for Canadian servic… Read More
2024-01-17 14:50
Establishing a supply of critical minerals is fundamental to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and highlights the increased need for sustainability in the mining industry. The Internatio… Read More
2024-01-10 13:59
Through provincial funding agencies such as Innovate BC and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP), 13 British Columbia cleantech companie… Read More
2024-01-08 14:00
Automotive companies are adapting to digital transformations at a rapid pace. EVs and self-driving cars have been gaining a great deal of attention over the past few years – a real-li… Read More
2024-01-03 13:01
2023 was another successful year for Mentor Works, a Ryan company. Channeling our values of trust, integrity, and excellence into our work has yet again proved to be successful. Through a c… Read More
2023-12-29 14:00
The Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) program is designed to support owners, operators, and managers of commercial and institutional buildings in Ontario.
The program aims to… Read More
2023-12-21 14:02
Even in Canada, where feminism and the fight for equal rights have come a long way, women entrepreneurs continue to face unique challenges when starting their own businesses. It is evident… Read More
2023-12-20 15:30
Invest Ontario is a provincial agency dedicated to securing private sector strategic business and capital investments that support economic development. Invest Ontario brings value to the p… Read More
2023-12-18 13:00
Global decarbonization efforts and the goal of achieving net-zero carbon by 2050 is the largest economic transformation in modern history. To achieve a carbon-pollution-free global economy… Read More
2023-12-14 14:52
Agri-business includes the agri-food industry, which is one of the fastest growing sectors of the Canadian economy. The industry is divided into several subsectors, including agriculture, f… Read More
2023-12-11 16:07
Intellectual Property (IP) is a legal concept that protects creators and innovators with ownerships and rights to their own work. IP laws encourage creativity and new ideas as innovators ar… Read More
2023-12-07 14:30
As part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), the government of Canada is supporting Canadian agricultural and agri-food businesses as they expand production capacity… Read More
2023-12-06 14:15
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) features several programs designed to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resilience of the agriculture and agri-food in… Read More
2023-12-04 14:04
As the number of people in the world is projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, the strain on humanity’s already limited natural resources will intensify, including the demand for food… Read More
2023-11-30 17:15
Ontario is at the forefront of electric vehicle (EV) revolution and leading the global journey towards clean energy within automotive sector. Over the last three years, Ontario has brought… Read More
2023-11-29 14:00
The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program is one of the largest wage subsidy programs available to businesses and non-profits across Canada. This program helps cover a portion of co-op, recent g… Read More
2023-11-27 14:30
On November 21, 2023, Deputy Prime Minister and federal Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland presented the 2023 Fall Economic Statement. The economic statement reassured Canadians that our… Read More
2023-11-23 14:15
The Critical Minerals Sustainability and Circularity Program is a one-of-kind grant initiative available to both Canada and the UK. This program fosters and supports collaborative industria… Read More
2023-11-22 14:00
In business-to-consumer marketing (B2C), businesses use multiple marketing strategies to increase their brand awareness, improve relationships with their customers, and drive sales. B2C mar… Read More
2023-11-20 13:49
To help Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange (CCTX) launch the new Ontario Cybersecurity Excellence Initiative, the Government of Ontario is investing $5 million in funding for Ontario businesses… Read More
2023-11-15 15:48
The Ontario Biosciences Innovation Organization® (OBIO) recently launched the Life Sciences Critical Technologies & Commercialization (LSCTC) Program to provide infrastructure, comm… Read More
2023-11-13 15:26
The Canada Growth Fund (CGF) is a funding program designed to help Canadian businesses secure private capital to accelerate the deployment of technologies needed to reduce carbon emissions… Read More
2023-11-09 16:06
As part of its pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the Canadian federal government is launching various cleantech funding programs to support Canadian Small and Medium Enterprises… Read More
2023-11-08 14:05
Despite the current recession and high interest rates, Ontario’s economy has stayed strong. The number of companies doing business within the province is increasing. The province has… Read More
2023-11-06 14:55
After a year of ups and downs in the tech industry, it is time to look ahead. 2023 was a year of recession, layoffs, and uncertainty within the tech world, but 2024 is looking brighter. Wit… Read More
2023-10-30 13:30
As we enter the 2023 holiday shopping season, it is crucial for your business to consider predicted market trends during planning. With endless stores and alternatives for every item, your… Read More
2023-10-26 12:04
The International Technology Partnership Program (ITP) supports Alberta’s high potential, high growth, small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they commercialize new products, ach… Read More
2023-10-25 13:12
Skills training is an essential part of developing the Canadian workforce. The Skills Development Fund (SDF) is an initiative by the Ontario government to fuel innovative workforce developm… Read More
2023-10-23 14:12
As businesses expand and grow, they need to invest in new technology as well as research and development. The Voucher Program by Alberta Innovates encourages high-potential small and… Read More
2023-10-19 13:20
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) funding program is an effort to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resilience of the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-b… Read More
2023-10-18 12:49
The new Industry Commercialization Associates Program (ICAP) has been developed to help Alberta based and/or incorporated businesses to attract and retain new talent, accelerate new technol… Read More
2023-10-12 14:50
Navigating marketing strategies in the Business to Business (B2B) space can be significantly more challenging than the Business to Consumer (B2C) space. While B2C marketing attempts to cult… Read More
2023-10-11 14:16
The Government of Manitoba is offering a cost-shared program designed to support Manitoba companies in their export initiatives. The Export Development Program (EDP) aims to support the par… Read More
2023-10-05 13:15
The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) recently awarded a Windsor company $570,000 in funding to support a $5.5 million investment in a new manufacturing facility and equipment… Read More
2023-10-04 13:00
The Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) recently awarded All Season Fencing Inc. $394,046 in funding towards their $4.1 million investment in a former landmark paper mill facility in Qu… Read More
2023-09-28 13:30
The Canadian government is partnering with the Government of Ontario to help agribusiness implement Biosecurity Enhancement Initiatives through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partner… Read More
2023-09-27 13:30
As the world population grows, so does the demand for food. With Canada being a major exporter of agri-food, it is important to look at Canada’s growing Agribusiness industry in relat… Read More
2023-09-21 14:47
From a pandemic to rising inflation to higher interest rates, it is a difficult time for Canadian entrepreneurs and their businesses. If you’re based out of Nova Scotia, you might jus… Read More
2023-09-20 12:49
Canada’s craft brewery journey began in 1985 with the opening of Granville Island Brewing in British Columbia and Ontario’s Upper Canada Brewing Company. Canada’s craft br… Read More
2023-09-14 13:01
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian workplace standards have changed for both the employer and the worker. It can be difficult to adapt existing Canadian hiring trends to the new wave of… Read More
2023-09-07 13:00
Canada’s food demand is rapidly growing domestically and internationally. A combination of increasing population rates and climate volatility now puts increasing pressure on Canada to… Read More
2023-09-05 13:23
Intellectual property (IP) creations such as branding, designs, technology and process development, artistic works, and other innovations are critical to business strategy and competitivene… Read More
2023-08-31 12:37
It is crucial that a business understands and fits its projects to the overall desired outcomes of specific funding programs in order to be eligible for these opportunities. To help Canadia… Read More
2023-08-28 12:19
Did you know that a single long-haul truck emits 17 times more emissions than a standard car? With transportation as the second largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada, i… Read More
2023-08-24 12:43
Did you know that the Canadian wine industry has over 800 winery establishments across the country? This sector plays a crucial role in Canada’s economy by providing business opportun… Read More
2023-08-23 13:16
The Critical Minerals Research, Development, and Demonstration Program – Wave 2 (CMRDD2) offers contribution funding to advance technological solutions to improve the production of cr… Read More
2023-08-16 12:51
In a world where environmental sustainability is more crucial than ever, the collaboration of clean energy innovation and community empowerment has the potential to create transformative ch… Read More
2023-08-14 12:27
Every year, Ontario helps to develop industry-leading businesses in Canada thanks to government funding support. Ontario’s economic growth is a result of many industry efforts that bu… Read More
2023-08-10 12:56
In British Columbia (B.C.), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) promotes innovation, business growth, and community economic development with funding opportunities. PacifiCan&rs&helli…Read More
2023-08-09 12:33
Vive Crop Protection, a leading innovator in agricultural solutions, recently announced an impressive additional $11.2 million to their Series C funding round. Current investors in Vive who… Read More
2023-08-07 12:38
Through the $3.5 billion Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), federal, provincial, and territorial governments offer numerous funding opportunities intended to strengthen t… Read More
2023-08-03 12:34
In a landmark move, Canada and the province of Ontario have joined forces to establish an Auto Pact aimed at securing crucial deals with global automotive giants Stellantis, LG Energy Solut… Read More
2023-08-02 12:05
DIGITAL (formerly known as the Digital Supercluster) is co-investing $65 million in funding from the federal Global Innovation Clusters program alongside industry resources to add more than… Read More
2023-07-26 12:15
The Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) program provides financial support to advanced manufacturing companies with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (S… Read More
2023-07-24 12:39
The seemingly sudden rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has many Canadians excited and just as many people worried regarding what this means for the country. What risks are the… Read More
2023-07-19 13:26
Agriculture is a vital sector for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The agricultural sector plays a crucial role in the province’s economic development and food security. Rec… Read More
2023-07-17 12:08
Understanding how to position a company’s funding application so that it aligns with the objectives of a government funding program is fundamental to improving the odds of approval. P… Read More
2023-07-13 12:07
As Canada continues to strive towards zero-emissions goals by 2050, there are hundreds of funding programs coming out across all industries to support clean technology innovation.From susta… Read More
2023-07-12 12:39
In Nova Scotia the agriculture sector plays a vital role in the economy, providing employment opportunities and contributing to the province’s food security. To support and nurture th… Read More
2023-07-10 12:25
There has been a big push in recent years to promote careers in skilled trades, specifically to youth and women, due to demand for skilled workers. To reduce the continued labour market sho… Read More
2023-07-06 14:50
The Ontario Forest Biomass Program supports projects to harvest more wood from Crown forests, increase forest sector job creation and regional economic growth, and find new uses for wood in… Read More
2023-07-05 12:17
Successfully accessing funding support and fundraising is a remarkable task for any Startup business, but for women entrepreneurs, the hurdles can be even greater.
The gender gap in fun… Read More
2023-06-29 11:57
Canada’s agriculture business sector holds significant importance for both the country and the global community. With its vast land area, fertile soils, and diverse climate, Canada is… Read More
2023-06-28 11:55
The Prince Edward Island (PEI) budget plays a significant role in shaping the province’s economic development, public services, and overall well-being of its residents, also called th… Read More
2023-06-26 12:38
As Canada and the rest of the world strive to meet carbon emission goals by reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and creating more environmentally friendly societies, governments are tur… Read More
2023-06-22 13:53
The Sustainable Canadian Partnership Program (SCAP) has introduced many new agri-business grants and other funding programs both federally and provincially. One of the provincial program st… Read More
2023-06-21 12:26
As 2023 nears its halfway point and vegetable plants around the country begin to flourish, Canadians are spending more time outdoors embracing the warm changes of the new summer season. Dur… Read More
2023-06-19 12:29
The Creative Export Canada (CEC) Program was recently awarded an additional $11 million per year to support Canadian small business exporting projects to increase export profitability for C… Read More
2023-06-15 13:00
As part of Canada’s goal to meet climate change goals and reduce net carbon emissions, the government has implemented a variety of government funding programs. Among projects deemed t… Read More
2023-06-14 12:07
Canada’s commitment to combat the climate crisis by working towards zero-emissions goals and transition to a greener future has been further solidified with the unveiling of the Feder… Read More
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