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Canada’s 43rd Parliament – Speech from the Throne: CVCA Perspective
On December 5th, 2019, the Governor General of Canada, Julie Payette, opened Canada’s 43rd Parliament with the Speech from the Throne (SFT), outlining a five-point…
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CVCA’s Open Letter To Major Federal Party Leaders
Taking part in the federal election process, the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association is pleased to offer its views on priorities ahead of… Read More
CVCA Supports #keypersonpledge to Promote Inclusion Across VC & PE Ecosystem
Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) has joined a number of other industry organizations worldwide in endorsing an important legal language change… Read More
CVCA Endorses ILPA’s Industry Code Of Conduct Guidelines
Diversity and inclusion have become top priorities in organizations worldwide driven by the powerful #MeToo movement and a number of high-profile cases of harassment, discrimination… Read More
Navigating Private Capital As A Woman: The Top Takeaways From CVCA’s AMA Series With Whitney Rockley
In celebration of International Women’s Day this year, the CVCA embarked on a cross-country tour, speaking to women (and men) at Canadian business schools on… Read More
CVCA Embarks On VC & PE Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives In Spirit Of IWD 2018
The CVCA is organizing and involved with various industry events around the lead-up for IWD 2018. 2018’s theme for International Women’s Day is #PressForProgress,… Read More
Federal Government Calls For Applications for VCCI
The federal government, through the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), issued a call for proposals today for the Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI). Read More
CVCA Reacts to Announcement of Passive Investment Tax Changes
Toronto, October 18, 2017 – The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) welcomes today’s announcement by Finance Minister Bill Morneau regarding the passive investment… Read More
CVCA Responds to Consultation on Proposed Private Corporation Tax Changes
Since the July 18th announcement, the CVCA has engaged its members and others in the ecosystem to assess the impact of the proposals. Overall, while… Read More
#InvestInCanada: Celebrating Canada’s 150th
Canada is a great place to do business, live, work and invest. Let’s break down some of Canada’s impressive metrics: Canada’s workforce is the most… Read More
Coding Canadian Innovation
On June 14th, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Navdeep Bains and Science Minister, Kirsty Duncan announced a $50M, two-year government commitment… Read More
CVCA Responds to Budget 2017
The CVCA applauds Government of Canada’s commitment to strengthen Canadian innovation through additional venture capital support Budget 2017 continues positive momentum for the private… Read More
CVCA Roadmap for Canadian Innovation and Growth
By Mike Woollatt, CEO Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association Back in January, Prime Minister Trudeau told the World Economic Forum that while… Read More