Federal budget a “huge win” for cleantech, but Canada still at risk of missing out
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Federal budget a “huge win” for cleantech, but Canada still at risk of missing out

Now is not the time to stop investing in Canada’s clean economy. The 2023 Budget is a huge win – not only for Canada’s…

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Ontario budget gains kudos for streamlining procurement, increasing access to skilled talent

“Minister Bethlenfalvy and the Ontario government has listened to many of our members’ concerns.” Ontario’s technology community may have hoped for a robust 2023…

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Québec budget aimed at stimulating the economy with investments in tech sectors, skilled labour

Cleantech, FinTech, AI, and quantum sciences are getting attention. Québec Finance Minister Eric Girard released the 2023-2024 budget, making clear that the provincial government…

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Newly-named Canada Innovation Corporation will see budget double to absorb IRAP
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Newly-named Canada Innovation Corporation will see budget double to absorb IRAP

Further details on feds new innovation agency to follow governance body, new legislation. The federal government has revealed more details of its long-awaited, new…

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Should politicians use Twitter + Ontario’s election budget

This week, we’re back with another politically-focused podcast episode (my apologies, with the Raptors out of the playoffs and my D&D game on hold,…

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Ontario 2022 budget continues innovation focus, but heavy on previously announced commitments
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Ontario 2022 budget continues innovation focus, but heavy on previously announced commitments

Province promises to expand fund of funds venture investing. The Ontario government’s 2022 budget was long on innovation promises, but many of them were…

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What impact do provincial budgets have on Canadian tech?

What are Canada’s provincial governments saying about tech? And what are they willing to pay for? We’re always eager on this podcast to track…

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Québec’s 2022 budget heavy on R&D, light on addressing tech talent shortage

Latest budget commits to research, innovation, and life sciences. The Government of Québec has tabled its 2022-2023 fiscal budget. The budget, the last before…

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Saskatchewan budget light on overall innovation investments but increases startup tax credit
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Saskatchewan budget light on overall innovation investments but increases startup tax credit

Province combines two innovation organizations hoping to create jobs, attract startups. Unlike some other, recent provincial budgets, Saskatchewan’s 2022-23 budget came in light on…

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