Federal Government Investing in Local Small Business

Accelerated Systems Inc. is an innovative Waterloo-based company that creates electric bikes, motorcycles, and outdoor equipment. The federal government recently announced an $800,000 investment into Accelerated Systems Inc., to help expand their operations, commercialize their products, and hire up to 15 new employees. “Over the years, I have watched the company grow into the leader…

Canada Supporting Bid to Co-host FIFA 2026 World Cup

Earlier this week Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, Hon. Kirsty Duncan, announced that the Government of Canada is supporting-in-principle the United 2026 bid to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. While Canada has never hosted the FIFA World Cup for Men, we have hosted all other…

Funding for Youth Multiculturalism Initiatives

If you are between 18 and 24 and have an idea for a project or event to help make your community more inclusive, consider applying for funding through the Paul Yuzyk Youth Initiative for Multiculturalism. You could receive up to $1000 to further your idea. The goal of these projects should be to address racism…

2018 Federal Budget Released

On February 27 the Department of Finance Canada released the 2018 Federal Budget, titled Equality + Growth: A Strong Middle Class.  This budget contains significant investments to support women entrepreneurs, pay equity, the Canada Child Benefit, infrastructure in Indigenous communities, science and research, environmental conservation, international development, and much more. The Budget also outlines the creation…