NACO pushes for national angel tax credit ahead of Wednesday throne speech
The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) is pushing the federal government to instate a new tax credit intended to incentivize…
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VentureLAB receives $370,000 through federal women entrepreneurship fund
VentureLAB, a tech and innovation hub based in the Greater Toronto Area, has received a $370,000 investment from the federal…
Federal government, Innovate BC investing $2 million into BC tech pilot projects
The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) and Innovate BC have signed a memorandum…
Federal government to host virtual South Korea trade mission for women entrepreneurs
The federal government has launched a virtual trade mission to South Korea to help women entrepreneurs in Canada explore opportunities…
Canadian government announces $221 million Black Entrepreneurship Program
The Government of Canada announced on Wednesday the launch of the Black Entrepreneurship Program, a new three-part initiative…
Government extends COVID-19 business rent relief program through September
The federal government has extended the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) by one month. The program will…
Newfoundland and Labrador adopts federal COVID-19 app following Quebec rejection
Newfoundland and Labrador became the second province to adopt the federal government’s COVID-19 exposure notification…
Canadian government extends BCAP loan program to June 2021
The federal government has announced that it is planning to extend its Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP), which was…
Government to extend CEBA $40,000 small business loan applications to October 31
The Government of Canada announced that it is extending applications for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) until…
Today in funding: Dispatch Coffee, Cloud DX, KitchenMate, ELLA
Three Canadian tech startups and one entrepreneurial program have received fresh funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the…
New temporary policy to allow foreign workers to apply for work permit without leaving Canada
Earlier this week, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marco E.L. Mendicino, announced a new…
Alberta appoints new innovation minister tasked with implementing province’s recovery plan
In a recent cabinet shuffle, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Doug Schweitzer’s appointment as the province’s new…
TransPod signs deal with Alberta to develop Hyperloop track connecting Edmonton, Calgary
Toronto-based AutoTech startup TransPod has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the provincial government of Alberta…
Government extends CERB, announces transition plan to EI including newly proposed benefits
On Thursday, The Government of Canada announced that it is extending the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) by an additional…
Digital Main Street launching new programs for small businesses following federal, provincial funding
Digital Main Street is set to launch the Future Proof Program, an initiative comprising three programs aimed at helping “future…