Monthly Archives: August 2012

ITAC Releases Commentary on SR&ED

Posted on August 28, 2012 by admin

The Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) recently released a commentary on the changes to the SR&ED program on behalf of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry. Generally, ITAC has consistently articulated the view that the best mechanism to keep … Continue reading →

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SR&ED One To Offer SR&ED Time Tracking Software

Posted on August 28, 2012 by admin

SR&ED One has announced a partnership agreement with DOVICA Software, that will allow them to offer web-based employee time tracking software for the SR&ED program. The agreement is for each company to inform their existing and future customers about the products and … Continue reading →

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Deloitte Survey Finds SR&ED Changes Makes Canada Less Globally Attractive for Investment

Posted on August 20, 2012 by admin

The 2012 federal budget shifted some of the support for SR&ED into targeted grant programs, such as IRAP.  Deloitte conducted an online survey to capture the private sector’s perspective on these changes. In general, the majority (66.7%) of all respondents … Continue reading →

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Changes to R&D- Two Step Forwards and One Back

Posted on August 13, 2012 by admin

John Lester of the School of Public Policy recently released a report which analyzed the changes to Canada’s innovation polices as per the 2012 federal budget. The budget makes some sensible changes to the SR&ED program, but Lester argues that … Continue reading →

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Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants – Reccomendations on SR&ED

Posted on August 9, 2012 by admin

In their August 2012 pre-budget consultation, the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) addressed federal measures needed for sustained economic recovery.  One of the issues that they addressed was the SR&ED program.  The improvement of the SR&ED program is mandatory … Continue reading →

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