City leading Toronto tech initiative to get local small businesses online
The City of Toronto is set to announce a new program, ShopHERE, aimed at helping Toronto’s independent businesses build and…
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Government expands BCAP, announces COVID-19 support for Canada’s largest employers
The federal government announced Monday it will provide new emergency financing to large and medium-sized businesses during…
New federal council to seek input from “industrial sectors” on challenges created by COVID-19
The federal government is establishing an Industry Strategy Council, aimed to allow industry members to share challenges faced…
Federal government extends 75% emergency wage subsidy beyond June
The federal government has extended the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program beyond June. The extension is aimed to…
City of Edmonton to discuss proposed model for new innovation entity
On Monday, Edmonton’s City Council is set to discuss a proposed structure and governance model for a new organization that…
Sidewalk Labs announces it will “no longer pursue” Quayside project
Sidewalk Labs has announced it will no longer pursue its project at Quayside in Toronto. The company noted the decision was…
Industry group presses for strong federal procurement strategy for Canada’s tech sector
Canadian technology industry association Technation is urging the federal government to dedicate a strong procurement strategy…
AlayaCare, Dialogue among projects receiving $3.4 million from Scale AI supercluster
Quebec-based artificial intelligence (AI) supercluster Scale AI has invested $3.4 million into eight projects that are focused…
EDC executive vice president on the agency’s COVID-19 response
Export Development Canada (EDC), a Crown corporation that aims to help Canadian companies respond to international business…
How some provinces are facilitating the federal commercial rent relief program
Only three provincial governments have provided details on how they will facilitate the federal government’s commercial rent…
Minister Joly says details on RDA funding expected soon, discusses federal support of tech sector
Almost two weeks ago, the Government of Canada introduced new emergency measures specifically meant to support the tech and…
Canada’s open banking consultations delayed until Fall “at the earliest”
Canada’s Department of Finance has delayed its consultation on open banking until the “Fall at the earliest,” BetaKit…
Vancouver FinTech startup working with financial institutions to facilitate federal COVID-19 loans
Vancouver-based FinTech startup JUDI.AI is working with its credit union clients to roll out a digital solution supporting…
Report: Startups could fuel the recovery of Canada’s economy
Job losses in the tech sector could dramatically damage productivity across Canada, according to a new report commissioned…
SR&ED claims reduced due to federal COVID-19 assistance
A week ago, CEO of Venbridge Garron Helman wrote an article on how the recent government incentive programs could affect SR&ED…