Strengthening Free Trade in Canada

Strengthening Free Trade in Canada

The Federal Government is continuing to assess barriers to inter-provincial/territorial trade to determine what influences a business’s ability to trade outside of their province or territory. In an earlier article on Canadian internal trade, we highlighted industries, goods, and job roles that were impacted by inconsistent regulation and legislation. This inconsistent policy framework limits Canadian…

Linamar Receives $101M in Government Funding for Business Expansion Project

Linamar Receives $101M in Government Funding for Business Expansion Project

Canada’s second-largest auto parts maker, Linamar, is receiving significant support from the Canadian federal and provincial governments. The Guelph-based manufacturer has committed to a $506.8 million research and development project that will lead to significant job creation and innovation within Ontario. The resulting economic impact has spurred multiple government investments to assure a successful project…

Federal Government Funding Supports Growing Businesses in Waterloo Region

Federal Government Funding Supports Growing Businesses in Waterloo Region

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) Minister of State, Gary Goodyear, and MPs, Harold Albrecht, Stephen Woodworth and Peter Braid, were in Waterloo on November 12th to announce a $2 million investment in innovative local businesses. An investment of $1.53 million will be shared by three businesses, and an additional investment of up…

Federal Government Supports Manufacturing & Job Creation in Renfrew

Federal Government Supports Manufacturing & Job Creation in Renfrew

FedDev Ontario Minister of State, Gary Goodyear, and the local MP in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, Cheryl Gallant, announced an investment of up to $3 million which helped the local manufacturer reopen for business. Increasing Domestic and International Demand Helped the Plant Reopen after being Dormant for 6 Years A pick-up in demand both at home and abroad…

FITTskills international trade training helps Canadian businesses succeed globally

FITTskills international trade training helps Canadian businesses succeed globally

By Ewan Roy, Marketing & Communications,  Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)  In a June 2014 CGA-FITT-Nanos survey, 97.7 percent of trade professionals responded that international trade is important or somewhat important to their company. Meanwhile, 71.4 percent agreed opportunities for Canadian companies to engage in international trade are increasing. This combination of necessity and…

There is Nothing Spooky about Canadian Food SMEs’ Export Success

There is Nothing Spooky about Canadian Food SMEs’ Export Success

The honorable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, marked Halloween with a visit to Winnipeg-based OMG’s Candy Inc. OMG’s Candy was launch last year by Chris Emery and Larry Finnson who operate a 12,000-square-foot plant in St. James run by 15 employees. OMG’s is well-known for its delicious chocolaty treats which are a mix of…

Canadian Government proposal to update Agreement on Internal Trade

Canadian Government proposal to update Agreement on Internal Trade

Recently, the Canadian Government announced a plan to update the Agreement on Internal Trade. The Agreement came into force in 1995 with the goal of reducing “…barriers to the free movement of persons, goods, services, and investment within Canada and to establish an open, efficient, and stable domestic market.” Since coming into effect, Industry Canada…

You Must Always be Ready to Sell Your Business

You Must Always be Ready to Sell Your Business

Most people contribute something to RRSP’s and/or other investments on a bi-weekly or monthly basis.  Regardless of how small the investments may be, we can expect to receive monthly reports on the value of our holdings along with details pertaining to progress made toward our individual goals.  In fact, in the digital age, many of…

Nov 10th Webinar: Discover Gov’t Grants for Exporters

Nov 10th Webinar: Discover Gov’t Grants for Exporters

Mentor Works will host an informational webinar on November 10th, 2014 to educate established small to medium-sized businesses on government grant funding in support of exporters. Mentor Works Government Funding Webinar: Event Details Date/ Time: November 10th from 11:30am-1:00pm Venue: Online via “GoToWebinar” Cost: Complimentary for owners and leaders of established small to medium-sized businesses that…

Mentor Works: Discover & Leverage Funding Opportunities for your Canadian Business

Mentor Works: Discover & Leverage Funding Opportunities for your Canadian Business

One of the most common questions we hear from business owners is, “How can I work with you?”  In case you have yet to join us for a free government funding workshop or webinar, this article will aim to answer that question.  Mentor Works helps you to realize the potential of government incentives, select the…