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Ontario Skills Development Fund (SDF) Round 5 Applications Officially Open
The Government of Ontario has opened the application window for Round 5 of the Skills Development Fund, allocating $150 million to address labor shortages and upskill workers.
Alberta Innovates Increases Voucher Program Limit to $100,000 for Tech Startups
To accelerate product engineering and lab validation, Alberta Innovates has bumped the maximum value of technology development vouchers from $50,000 to $100,000.
CanExport SMEs Suspends Intake for FY 2026-2027 Due to High Volume
The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) has temporarily paused new application intakes for the CanExport SMEs program after receiving record-breaking volume in the spring cycle.
USDA REAP Allocates Additional $145 Million for Rural Solar & Energy Upgrades
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is releasing new funds for rural business solar arrays and heating efficiency upgrades, keeping the grant matching cap at 50%.
CRA Issues Updated Guidelines on SR&ED Software Project Audits
The Canada Revenue Agency has released an administrative bulletin clarifying the eligibility of software projects, warning CCPCs against claiming routine application development.
