Water is essential for sustaining life, as well as our economy. With less than one percent of the world’s fresh water currently accessible for direct human use, water supplies are now a major global concern impacting not only our daily… Read more »
R&D incentive programs across the globe
In light of proposed changes to the SR&ED program announced in March’s federal budget, Canada retains a position as offering one of the most attractive R&D incentive programs globally. Let’s look at a few R&D tax credit programs across the… Read more »
New Brunswick Seminar- How to Prepare for a SR&ED Review
NorthBridge will be offering a manufacturing seminar in Dieppe, New Brunswick (June 7th) entitled “How to Prepare for a SR&ED Review.” Synopsis: Under current economic conditions, SR&ED is more important than ever for manufacturers because it can increase a company’s cashflow. However, the CRA… Read more »
Nova Scotia Seminars – How to Prepare for a SR&ED Review
NorthBridge will be offering a series of manufacturing seminars in Halifax, Nova Scotia (June 5th), Bridgewater, Nova Scotia (June 5th), Truro, Nova Scotia (June 6th), and Springhill, Nova Scotia (June 7th) entitled “How to Prepare for a SR&ED Review.” Synopsis: Under current economic conditions,… Read more »
Exploriem’s Artifex – Professional Artist Gala
Every year, Exploriem.org hosts Artifex, a professional artist gala whose purpose is to raise funds for entrepreneurial artists. You’ll listen to music, savor gourmet food, and sip the best wines while browsing the Silent Auction tables. When? Wednesday, June 20,… Read more »
2012 Budget Expands Scope of BC Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit to Include Cutscene Production
The recent 2012 BC provincial budget has expanded the scope of the BC Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (IDMTC) to include cutscene productions. IDMTC is a 17.5% refundable digital media tax credit on salary and wages. The program is offered… Read more »
SR&ED Addressed by the Provincial Budgets of Western Provinces
The three western provinces have each addressed SR&ED in their respective 2012 provincial budgets. Alberta has enhanced their SR&ED program by $25 million, Saskatchewan has reduced their SR&ED program, and British Columbia did not make any changes to their SR&ED… Read more »
Reactions to The U.S. Bioeconomy Blueprint: Innovation and concerns loom on the horizon.
The 2012 U.S. National Bioeconomy Blueprint was announced on April 26th with the purpose of assessing strategic objectives to maximise on the U.S. bioeconomy potential and to highlight ongoing efforts to meet those objectives. However, many are concerned that the blueprint predominantly… Read more »
Canada Media Fund releases Digital Media Performance Measurement Framework
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced the launch of a Digital Media Performance Measurement Framework on Monday, May 14. The framework was developed through consultation with industry stakeholders during workshop sessions in Toronto, and is designed to effectively measure the… Read more »