The region of northern Ontario covers nearly 90% of the province, however its population of 786,000 represents just over 6% of the provincial population according to the 2006 Statistics Canada Census. As a result, the Ontario provincial government has released a number of small business funding grants and loans specifically for northern Ontario SMEs, including…
Co-operative education options at Canadian colleges and universities are on the rise; this is good news for both students and employers. Many Canadian post-secondary institutions have a wide range of co-op programs that support a variety of industries. In fact, the University of Waterloo offers the world’s largest co-op program, growing over 58% in the…
Similar to the Canada-Ontario Job Grant, the Canada-Alberta Job Grant is a small business grant that provides businesses with funding for training their employees. Businesses can obtain up to $10,000 per employee to cover 66.67% of training costs. Businesses can apply for funding for existing employees as well as new hires. The Canada-Alberta Job Grant…
The importance of the agricultural sector is clearly seen in both the impact it has on the Canadian economy and, consequently, the amount of government support provided. The AgriInnovation Program (AIP) is one of these Canadian government funding programs. AIP supports the development of innovative technologies that impact agri-food and agri-based practices, processes, and products….
Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism highlighted a successful year of funding to support training, skills development, and job creation”. Minister Kenney praised Employment and Social Development Canada’s (ESDC) efforts in 2014 to support job creation through a variety of programs and initiatives. In 2014 ESDC supported employment in…
Entrepreneurs, small businesses, inventors, and hobbyists can apply now for a chance to showcase their products on an exciting new business based television series from the producers of Shark Tank, The Apprentice, Survivor, and The Voice. Antica Productions currently has an open casting call for inventors, entrepreneurs, small business owners who have a new product…
Food and Beverage Ontario (FBO) uses the term “the Local Food movement” to describe the opportunity for food and beverage processors looking to grow their businesses in Ontario. This food and beverage industry association is supporting the Local Food movement through successful outreach activities, including a recent workshop held at the enterprising ThinkFOOD! Centre of Maple…
On December 15, 2015, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, Greg Rickford, was in Washington, D.C. to sign a memorandum of understanding that solidifies an energy relationship that will continue to prove beneficial for Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. According to the recent national news release, Minister Rickford highlighted the mutual benefit of the existing Canada-U.S….
The Food in Canada Leadership Awards are now looking for nominations for the 2015 awards presented by Food in Canada and Grant Thornton. Food and beverage processors will be awarded for excellence in each of the following 5 categories: Growth Innovation Stewardship Community & Industry Leadership Health & Wellness Food in Canada and Grant Thornton…
According to a recent news release from the Canada Media Fund (CMF), the Canadian media support organization is teaming up with “Wallimage” of Belgium to establish a funding incentive to promote co-development and co-production of interactive digital media projects between the people of Belgium and Canada. The Canada Media Fund has Allocated More than $1…