Tag: government
Federal government punts creation of Canada Innovation Corporation to 2026
Long-awaited SR&ED review to start in January. The federal government has announced it will delay plans to fully implement the Canada Innovation Corporation (CIC)…
Federal government commits $4.8M to Knowledge Hub, NACO through WES
The funding is aimed to create educational resources that support women entrepreneurs, investors. The federal government has made $4.8 million in new commitments to…
Boosted by $6.8 million in government funding, Volta unveils its new space
Volta chose to scale back its physical premises earlier this year to focus on hybrid startup support. Atlantic Canada innovation hub Volta has officially…
Tax Court disqualifies government loan spending from SR&ED, with potentially devastating implications for Canadian tech
Recent ruling means startups can no longer “double dip” in government assistance. Canadian organizations that collect Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) incentives may…
Government of Alberta proposes changes to clear path for tech firms to use ‘software engineer’ title
The province’s new bill follows tech sector clash with engineering regulator. The Government of Alberta has tabled changes designed to enable technology companies in…
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business receives $500,000 from federal government to address barriers for Indigenous entrepreneurs
The new funding will help the CCAB promote the federal government’s 50-30 challenge. The federal government is providing $500,000 to the Canadian Council for…
Federal government commits $2.7 million to new education project through Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem Fund
FAIR.E, launched this week, will provide entrepreneurship education programs to 1,800 women in six provinces. The federal government kicked off Small Business Week 2023…
Federal government launches consultation on AI’s copyright implications as privacy watchdog seeks input on new biometrics guidance
Consultations come as Canadian authorities explore how to regulate emerging technologies. The Government of Canada and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada…
Federal government announces first VCCI inclusive growth stream VC fund recipients
BKR Capital, District Ventures Capital, Ripple Ventures, Sandpiper Ventures, The51 receive portion of $25 million. The Government of Canada is investing up to $25…
GrowerIQ secures $1 million from Government of Canada to enhance its cannabis-tracking system and support international expansion
Toronto-based GrowerIQ, which sells enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to cannabis producers, has been awarded over $1 million CAD by the Government of Canada,…