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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…
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NBIF gets $45.6M government injection to support local innovation
May 4-12 was Innovation Week in New Brunswick and the week was used as a backdrop for a provincial government funding announcement for the… 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
The CVCA Responds to U.S. President Donald Trump’s Executive Order
The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) is adding its voice to the growing list of Canadian technology leaders calling on Ottawa to… Read More
Three Years Into VCAP and Program Still Propelling Canada’s Innovation Ecosystem
Today, the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association celebrates the third anniversary of the Government of Canada’s Venture Capital Action Plan (VCAP)– a… Read More
Ontario to Invest $55M in Clean Tech VC Fund: Calls for Expressions of Interest From Fund Managers
As part of the Ontario government’s broader effort to support business growth by increasing access to investment capital, the 2016 Budget committed $55 million as… Read More
New Government Tax Credit for Alberta Investors to Increase Investment and Jobs
Originally posted by EY The Alberta Government has introduced the Alberta Investor Tax Credit (AITC) to stimulate investment in certain industries with strong job-creation… Read More
Breaking News: BC Responds to Call for More Venture Capital in Tech Vertical
By the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association The Province of British Columbia has taken another step forward in building on its innovation… Read More
The Global Venture Capital Conference Comes to Our Home Turf — And Makes Some Pretty Solid Strides
By Mike Woollatt, CEO Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association Every year, our fellow associations from around the world gather together to discuss… 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
Proposed sales tax changes to impact LPs and investment plans
Written by Mike Woollatt, CEO Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association The Department of Finance has released a consultation on sales tax changes… Read More
The Innovation Agenda: What’s next for VCAP?
By Mike Woollatt CEO, Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association What’s on the Horizon? Many of our members are wondering where the… Read More
Participate in the 2016 CVCA & McLagan Compensation Benchmark and Pay Practice Survey
Are you rewarding and performing? Attracting, managing and rewarding best-in-class human capital is critical to your firm’s success. That’s why McLagan (an Aon company),… Read More