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Canada’s $7.5B Tariff Relief Package: The Grant Cap Just Tripled to $3M
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Canada’s $7.5B Tariff Relief Package: The Grant Cap Just Tripled to $3M

Aug 2026

Our August 25, 2026 analysis of the tariff relief announcement and the addition of RTRI liquidity support. Program terms have since evolved. Follow the September guide linked in this article for current liquidity, pivot funding and regional eligibility details.

Canada Matches US Tariffs Dollar for Dollar: Investment Already in Play, and More Coming
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Canada Matches US Tariffs Dollar for Dollar: Investment Already in Play, and More Coming

Aug 2026

Our August 22, 2026 analysis of Canada–U.S. tariffs and the funding response, retained as a dated news article. Program details have since changed. Read the September guide linked in this article for current RTRI funding and application help.

Ottawa Adds $1.5B for Tariff-Hit Canadian Businesses: Steel, Aluminum, and Food Security Now in Focus
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Ottawa Adds $1.5B for Tariff-Hit Canadian Businesses: Steel, Aluminum, and Food Security Now in Focus

May 2026

Our May 2026 analysis of the tariff support announcement, including BDC financing and the RTRI top-up. This article records the rules at that time; use the linked September guide for current RTRI liquidity and pivot options.

Canada’s Regional Defence Investment Initiative: Up to $10M for Defence Supply Chain Companies
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Canada’s Regional Defence Investment Initiative: Up to $10M for Defence Supply Chain Companies

Mar 2026

Canada’s commitment to NATO’s 2% GDP defence spending target is opening up to $10M per project for companies in — or pivoting into — defence supply chains. Here’s who qualifies and how dual-use works.

Regional Tariff Response Initiative: Up to $10M for Tariff-Impacted Businesses
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Regional Tariff Response Initiative: Up to $10M for Tariff-Impacted Businesses

Mar 2026

Our March 2026 RTRI guide, with a May update, explains the program as it operated then. Funding limits and eligibility have since changed. The September guide linked in this article covers current liquidity support, pivot projects and rules across Canada.

Ontario’s Forest Biomass Program: Up to $10M for Wood Utilization and Bioproduct Projects
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Ontario’s Forest Biomass Program: Up to $10M for Wood Utilization and Bioproduct Projects

Mar 2026

Ontario’s Forest Biomass Program funds projects across four streams — from feasibility studies to $10M facility modernizations. Here’s what qualifies, what it pays, and how to apply.

2026 Federal Budget: What Changes for Canadian Growth Companies
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2026 Federal Budget: What Changes for Canadian Growth Companies

Mar 2026

A breakdown of the key changes in the 2026 federal budget that affect Canadian growth companies and the funding programs they rely on.

Critical Minerals Funding: A Complete Guide to CMIF and the Strategic Response Fund
Sector Intelligence

Critical Minerals Funding: A Complete Guide to CMIF and the Strategic Response Fund

Mar 2026

Everything you need to know about the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund and the Strategic Response Fund for mining, processing, and critical infrastructure projects.

SR&ED in 2026: What the New Clean Tech ITC Means for Your Claims
Policy Analysis

SR&ED in 2026: What the New Clean Tech ITC Means for Your Claims

Feb 2026

How the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit interacts with SR&ED and what it means for companies claiming both.

Why Funding Is a CEO-Level Job (And Always Will Be)
Sector Intelligence

Why Funding Is a CEO-Level Job (And Always Will Be)

Jan 2026

The strategic case for keeping funding decisions at the executive level, and why delegation almost always leaves money on the table.

IRAP Updates: New Contribution Limits and Eligibility Changes
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IRAP Updates: New Contribution Limits and Eligibility Changes

Jan 2026

NRC IRAP has updated its contribution limits and eligibility criteria for 2026. Here is what changed and who it affects.

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