Entrepreneurs face nearly five-year wait for Canada’s Start-up Visa
Once a 12-month process, the SUV has ballooned to 53 months amid concerns about program misuse.
While…
Govt extends UPS enrollment deadline: Low employee response prompts move; check details
The finance ministry on Tuesday extended the deadline to opt in for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) till…
Mila partners with Hypertec and 5C to launch Sovereign AI Research Hub in Montréal
The Hub aims to develop “frugal AI” with strong value.
Montréal-based artificial intelligence (AI) institute Mila is…
Canada hopes to build a sovereign cloud to counter US dominance. It won’t be easy
The alignment on need for Canadian-controlled infrastructure has not yet been met with a plan to execute.
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Current Govt policies unsuitable for ageing NZ population, Treasury warns in latest fiscal outlook
“So this document is very important in that respect, because it does lay out the problems very clearly.”…
Sick leave entitlement for part-time work scrapped as Govt reforms ‘broken’ Holidays Act
Some of van Velden’s changes were signalled in June by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who supported “pro-rating sick…
BDC pledges $50 million to help women entrepreneurs buy businesses from aging owners
Thrive ETA Fund combines capital, training, and mentorship for women buying firms from retiring business leaders.
As…
Govt scrambles to change law allowing convicted abusers to adopt internationally
“We know, for example, about instances in which people with known care and protection histories, or previous convictions…
Schulich Venture Academy has a “bigger vision” for upskilling Canadian tech startups
After teaching 200 graduates across three cohorts, SVA is ready to expand.
In 2023, York University’s Schulich…