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COVID-19 Funding Programs

COVID-19 Funding Programs

COVID-19 Funding Programs COVID-19 Grant, Loan, and Funding Programs from the Canadian Government As Canada continues to adapt and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal and provincial governments have pivoted their business recovery strategy from COVID-19 relief programs, to funding programs that attract and retain employees, as well as building resilience within organizations. The…

Startup Resources

Startup Resources

Canadian Startup Resources Find Funding for Canadian Entrepreneurs. The Canadian government creates the majority of their funding programs for established businesses. To be eligible, companies should be incorporated for a minimum of two years and demonstrate net positive income. Mentor Works has put together a list of the top resources to help Canadian entrepreneurs get their…

Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES): Helping Women Grow Their Businesses

Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES): Helping Women Grow Their Businesses

While there is greater gender equality in the workforce than ever before, there is still a gender divide amongst top leaders and entrepreneurs. Less than 16% of Canadian small and medium-sized businesses are women-owned, yet the full and equal involvement of women in the economy is essential to Canada’s competitiveness. Only 10% of high growth…

Budget 2018 Streamlines Funding Programs for Business Innovation

Budget 2018 Streamlines Funding Programs for Business Innovation

The Canadian Federal Budget 2018 was released last week to much interest from business leaders and industry analysts. This year, innovation was again a top priority of the federal government, highlighted by the increase in funding support for several research and development funds. Unlike the previous two Liberal budgets, however, there will be considerable changes…