Recently, Canada announced the formation of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to replace the existing Canadian Agricultural Partnership and contribute to advancing Canada’s agricultural sector. As a $3.5 billion framework with numerous program offerings available, companies and organizations… Read more »
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We offer opinions and insider information that can provide a pulse on government initiatives, the health of the Canadian economy, and firsthand thoughts from Canadian business owners.
Upcoming Webinar (April 13)- Navigating Government Funding Programs
There are many Canadian government funding programs available for small-to-medium enterprises. However, many companies fail to account for the overhead and compliance costs that are involved with these programs. There is a common misconception that your job is complete once… Read more »
Agricultural Technology at a Glance
Agriculture and Agri-food in Canada The agriculture and agri-food sector generated 6.8% ($134.9 billion) of Canada’s GDP in 2021, and employed 2.1 million people in 2021, making up 1 of 9 jobs in Canada. Included in this are several industries,… Read more »
ElevateIP Announces Recipients to Deliver IP Supports and Resources
The ElevateIP program was launched as one of several programs under the National IP Strategy, designed to help businesses manage and leverage their intellectual property. Overseen by Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED), the program assists business accelerators and incubators… Read more »
Attention film/TV and digital media credit service providers: are your clients eligible for Canadian tax credits?
Numerous tax credits are available to support the film, television, and digital media industries in Canada, with the potential to receive credit rates covering up to 100% of eligible expenditures, depending on the type of program, as well as company… Read more »
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Initially developed to better support the agriculture and agri-food industries through streamlined programming, the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) will be closing on March 31, 2023, after five years of investments in agricultural innovation. With programs focusing on expanding markets, innovative… Read more »
December 2022 Government Funding Roundup
At NorthBridge, we keep up to date on all the most recent government funding updates, intake announcements and upcoming deadlines so you don’t have to. Each month, we will be providing a summary of the most important news in government… Read more »
Highlights of the 2022 Fall Economic Statement
In early November, the Government of Canada’s Fall Economic Statement was released, which provided updates on Canada’s economic plan following Budget 2022. Included in this were several proposals related to net-zero commitments, such as new investment tax credits, a growth… Read more »
A Closer Look at Digital Media Financing in Canada
Considering that Canadians represent some of the most engaged digital media users in the world, it’s only natural that Canada has long been credited for innovative development in cross-platform entertainment, game development, virtual and augmented reality, and more interactive digital… Read more »