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Earlier today the Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for FedNor, delivered the opening keynote address to this year’s Government Technology Exhibition and Conference (GTEC) to discuss the modernization and streamlining of government services. Read the rest of this entry »

The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), has announced that the Government of Canada is investing $20 million in funding over two years to enable the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) to continue its important support to young entrepreneurs. Read the rest of this entry »

Earlier today at the National Roundtable on Disaster Risk Reduction, the Honourable Vic Toews, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety, unveiled two online tools to help Canadians prepare for emergencies. The first, the enhanced Canadian Disaster Database, will help Canadians learn about risks affecting their regions. The second, a mobile-friendly Get Prepared site, gives Canadians mobile access to steps they can take to prepare for and to cope during emergencies. Read the rest of this entry »

The governments of Canada and British Columbia have released the Small Business Profile 2011 (PDF), a report that highlights the major role that small businesses play in BC’s economic success, through job creation, wage increases, exports and contributions to the province’s gross domestic product. Read the rest of this entry »

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) today announced that it is setting aside $200 million for loans to help entrepreneurs gear up with information and communications technology (ICT). The BDC President announced this new initiative for the launch of Small Business Week®, which is running from October 16 to 22 under the theme “Power up your business. Invest. INNOVATE. Grow.” Read the rest of this entry »

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has released its first online Annual Report, which highlights its performance and contributions to Canadian culture in 2010-2011. An essential component of Canada’s digital economy strategy, the CMF provides ongoing funding support for the creation and promotion of content for all Canadians on the viewing platform of their choice. Read the rest of this entry »

Today also marks the official launch of the 2011 National Science and Technology Week (October 14^th to 23^rd). The launch was celebrated at the Canada Science and Technology Museum with the opening of a special exhibition marking the 75^thanniversary of CBC/Radio Canada. National Science and Technology Week is a celebration of the significance of Canada’s science and technology heritage, the importance of science and technology in today’s world, and Canada’s ongoing role as a world leader in innovation. Read the rest of this entry »

Small business and entrepreneurs add growth to our economy, and this week their contributions will be front and centre as Manitoba Small Business Week kicks off today, announced Shelly Glover, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Saint-Boniface, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification. Read the rest of this entry »

The Harper Government has announced support for a documentary and educational web site, along with several localized legacy projects and events, to commemorate the 200^thanniversary of the War of 1812. This War helped establish our path toward becoming an independent and free country, united under the Crown with a respect for linguistic and ethnic diversity. Details on planned activities and funding opportunities will be made available on the 200^th anniversary of the War of 1812 website. Read the rest of this entry »

The Canada Media Fund has sent out a reminder that October 14, 2011 is the first closing date for the 2011-2012 English Production Incentive. As the guidelines (PDF) for the English Production Incentive state:

Applications to this program will be accepted until October 14, 2011, or until funds for the province or territory’s allocation are depleted, whichever comes first. If any portion of a province/territory’s allocation has not been committed by October 14. For example, if the CMF has not received complete, eligible application(s) with regard to the province or territory’s allocation by this date, the uncommitted portion will be made available to other projects eligible for the English Production Incentive in this fiscal year. That said, in no case will the CMF’s contribution to a project from the English Production Incentive exceed 10% of a Television Component’s Eligible Costs or $1 million, whichever is less.

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