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…
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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…
CFIB leads petition urging federal government to make changes to CEBA, CECRA, CEWS, CERB
A new online petition launched by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is urging the federal government to…
CRA launches updated calculator for Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has launched an updated online calculator for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). The…
EnergyX raises $1 million from BDC Capital to fuel US expansion
Toronto-based cleantech startup EnergyX Solutions, which produces software to help businesses and consumers improve energy…
Federal government commits additional $41 million in COVID-19 support to Indigenous businesses
The federal government has committed approximately $41 million in additional COVID-19 support to 73 Indigenous-owned businesses…
New survey reveals most popular federal COVID-19 support programs for businesses
The federal government’s Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program, aimed to help small businesses cover…
Wealthsimple receives conditional approval from regulators to test crypto platform
Toronto-based FinTech startup Wealthsimple has received conditional approval from the Canadian Securities Administrators’…