

Family-owned companies: Major players in Canada’s economy
They account for 60% of manufacturers in the small-medium segment.

Got a business idea to help combat COVID-19?
Mitacs announces initiative to speed up application process and access to research talent for SMEs.

Canadian SMEs remain nimble in the face of change
Sponsored Content provided by PLANT partners: American Express SME…

SMEs say trade is key to economic growth: FedEx survey
But 48% of respondents say variations in fees and tariffs have been a major challenge.
Federal program to protect SMEs from cyber threats
Voluntary cyber security certification will help businesses achieve a baseline level of cybersecurity.

Firms know little about CETA as Canada pushes diversifying exports
Government survey shows only 7% of the polled businesses were familiar with details of the Canada-EU deal.
SMEs can now apply for funding for energy-saving projects
Money from Climate Action Incentive Fund for companies in Ontario, New Brunswick, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

White paper offers roadmap to adopting Industry 4.0
Sponsored Content provided by PLANT partners: Bosch Rexroth’s report,…
Federal cybersecurity strategy follows ‘overlap, lack of clarity’
New centre will offer cybersecurity guidance to SMEs lacking resources or know-how to fend off hackers and other threats.
Économie du savoir Mauricie get $740K to boost innovation
Funding will be used to assist manufacturing SMEs upgrade innovation and delivering investment and market development projects.
Help for Canadian startups expected in budget
Modifications in the budget are expected to make the existing Build in Canada Innovation Program far more ambitious.
SMEs aren’t ready to take advantage of CETA: CME
Association estimates just 40,000 of Canada’s one million SMEs are exporters.
SMEs are having a tough time scaling up: BDC
Only one in 1,000 companies grew past the 100-employee mark.
$6.3M to support Eastern Ontario business development
FedDev Ontario money to boost SMEs’ commercialization efforts.
Liberal budget defers future small biz tax rate cuts
Rate will be fixed at 10.5% on first $500,000 of active business income.