Canada is home to some of the world’s most innovative startups and small businesses. These organizations are leaders in the development of new products and services, but many find it difficult to grow and perform cutting-edge research and product development. Fortunately, Canadian government procurement programs are available to help accelerate the process and bring more…
Canada’s natural resources sector is one of the country’s top economic drivers. As of 2016, natural resources accounted for 16% of Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP), contributed over $200 billion in exports, and provided 1.74 million jobs for Canadians. While the competitiveness of Canadian players in this industry is highly important, so is their sustainability….
Hiring and training apprentices is a great way to build your team of qualified tradespeople. In Ontario, employers have numerous supports to help recruit and train apprentices. These incentives should be used whenever possible to offset labour costs and grow your team of high-quality employees. One of the best incentives for employers is the Graduated…
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Hain Celestial) is a leading manufacturer of organic and natural products. Some of its most well-known brands include Yves Veggie Cuisine, JĀSÖN, Casbah, and Celestial Seasonings. The company has two manufacturing locations in Canada, including a processing facility in Delta, British Columbia and another in Mississauga, Ontario. Like many high-growth…
The Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) recently announced its support for six technology adoption projects through its OCI REACH program. REACH stands for “Resources for Evaluating, Adopting and Capitalizing on Innovative Healthcare Technology”. OCE has awarded a total of $4.3 million in Ontario government grants to support these innovation procurement projects. Each project is expected…
In recent years, federal and provincial governments have place a strong focus on business innovation in Canada. The Government of Canada’s Budget 2017 announced the realignment of resources to improve innovation programs and strengthen the economy. Investing in business innovation allows small and medium-sized companies to flourish and increase their market competitiveness. In October 2017,…
The CDMN Soft Landing Program helps startups and early-stage technology businesses gain exposure to business opportunities outside of Canada. While not as robust as some other export grants available, it can be a vital source of funding for companies needing the capital to reach new international markets. The CDMN Soft Landing Program can provide up…
Across Canada, individuals with disabilities experience lower employment rates and earnings than the rest of the population. Despite being well-educated and eager to work, these individuals are often turned away by employers. There’s a misconception among employers that hiring workers with a disability involves expensive accommodation costs and a lower return-on-investment. This could not be…
Waste has been a growing concern across Ontario for over 40 years. Despite the desire to reduce our garbage output, Ontarian’s generate over 12 million tonnes of food and commercial waste per year. To mitigate this issue, the government has focused its efforts on “waste diversion”, which helps prevent waste from ending up in landfills…
Mitacs Elevate is a collaborative research and development program that connects PhD fellows to industry partners. Through the program, businesses receive funding to hire a PhD fellow for a minimum one year (ideally two years) with the intentions of using their knowledge to breakthrough innovation challenges. PhD fellows will spend 50% of their time at…