Announced today, the Canadian government is providing $12 million in government funding for Loblaws grocery store to help them install lower emission refrigeration systems in 370 stores across Canada.
While the government funding is welcomes by the Loblaws Companies Ltd, many Canadians are question why the public dollars are being used towards such a large and already way profitable company.
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The federal government of Canada announced, July 25th 2017 that the Aboriginal First Nations will now be able to carry over the funding received from year to year in order to be able to complete projects (instead of having to return the money).
The First nations leaders say that they will be able to do a lot more with more control …Read Full Article
As seen on CBC.ca, the Alberta government is doubling it’s micro grant funding program to help small business owners sell their products/services in other countries.
This funding program was initially launched in Alberta in January of 2017.
Economic Development Minister Deron Bilous announced at the Global Petroleum Show in Calgary that the $5,000 grants will be doubled to a maximum of $10,000.
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Dishon Limited from Vaughan, Ontario – an aerospace company is glowing today with the FedDev announcement that they are providing $3 million in government funding. This funding will allow Dishon Limited to boost production and create up to 60 new full time jobs.
A Vaughan aerospace manufacturing firm has scored an injection of rocket fuel to help it …Read Full Article
For many tech startups, getting that first big paying customer is both their biggest challenge and their most golden opportunity. A big client with a major brand name adds heft to your own brand – and of course, the revenue doesn’t hurt. Yet many Canadian startups avoid thinking about, much less pitching their innovation to, one of the biggest customers …Read Full Article
In an effort to create partnerships in a business sector that will touch every industry, some of the biggest Canadian corporations are coming together and contributions $5 million dollars in funding support for artificial intelligence business startups, according to the Financial Post Tech Desk.
At a recent panel discussion to celebrate the launch of the funding program called nextAI, the …Read Full Article
According to the executive director of the South Granville Business Improvement Association, you have to have the nerves of steel to get into a business right now in Vancouver, BC.
As per News1130.com, Vancouver is no longer the city where a small business can test their skills or even learn new skill. It is probably better to go somewhere else, …Read Full Article
It’s always great when successful startups take the time to share their insight with others. It’s exactly what Volta Labs from Halifax, Nova Scotia did with it’s 3 founders.
Volta Labs is a Halifax-based startup house for early-stage technology product companies. Created by founders for founders, they help remove barriers faced by many start-up companies, including free legal, HR/recruiting, marketing, …Read Full Article
Should Canada be run like a business? Business tycoon Kevin O’Leary seems to think so.
As seen on 570 News. O’Leary, or also known as “Canada’s Donald Trump”, appears to be off to an amazing start after the first polling numbers are out with him being the front runner in the federal Conservative leadership race.
More than one third of …Read Full Article
Launched back in 2013, the Growing Forward 2 government funding program was a 5 year commitment plan by the Canadian federal, provincial and territorial governments to provide support to the country’s agri-food and agri-based products industry.
As per the Hamilton Spectator, the provincial association that represents the small and independent craft brewers in Ontario is applauding the government for it’s …Read Full Article