Earlier in June, NorthBridge paired up with Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) Canada to host a series manufacturing seminar in Atlantic Canada. The information sessions focused on how to best prepare for a SR&ED review and create a “culture of… Read more »
OECD Economic Survey: Research and Development Outlook in Canada
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released the June 2012 results of the OECD Economic Surveys for Canada’s macro-economic state of affairs. The report indicates that the economy is picking up, with a positive outlook for continued moderate… Read more »
CMF at the Banff World Media Festival
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) was in full-force attendance at the Banff World Media Festival which ran this week from June 10 to 13 in Banff, Alberta. CMF used the festival to launch Canada on Screen – a website meant… Read more »
Montreal international symposium on climate change and green ICTs
Montreal recently hosted an international symposium focused on concepts of “green” information and communication technologies (ICT). Organized through the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU), this was the 7th Symposium combining ICTs, environment and climate change. The industry challenge to operate with… 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 »
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 »
A Case Study in Digital Media and Second Screen Engagement
Three easy steps: Watch on TV Download the App Play Along at Home Canada’s Smartest Person represents a new wave in reality television: integrating Digital Media for a truly interactive experience. Described by Konrad Group, the developers of the Canada’s… Read more »
Renewable Energy Incentives: Accelerated Capital Cost Write-offs and Canadian Renewable and Conservation Expenses (CRCE) Program
There is an interesting tax incentive for the renewable energy industry which could compensate for the removal of capital from the SR&ED expenditure base: a category of deductible expenses for companies undertaking project development through the Canadian Renewable and Conservation… Read more »
Why Venture Capital is so Important
Greg Smith, president of Canada’s Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA), described the current landscape of Canadian entrepreneurship: “Canada has an historic opportunity to become an innovation leader by making major investments that enable our best technology businesses to… Read more »