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…
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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…
OneEleven to return under OCE control in next few weeks
OneEleven, the once shuttered Toronto incubator, is set to return in the next few weeks under Ontario Centres of Excellence…
Applications open for the expanded Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
The applications for the fifth period of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program, the first period since the subsidy…
Appili receives FDA approval to test drug that could prevent COVID-19 spread at long-term care facilities
Halifax-based Appili Therapeutics, which is developing and commercializing anti-infective drugs, has received clearance from…
Ontario launches consultations as it looks to create new policy framework on privacy protection
The Ontario government has launched consultations aimed to improve the province’s privacy protection laws. The consultations…