The Quebec government, as part of the 2025-2026 budget, announced an optimization of tax measures for businesses to redirect aid towards high value-added activities. This initiative aims to increase the productivity of Quebec businesses and achieve wealth creation goals by leveraging the strengths of Quebec’s ecosystem in cutting-edge fields.

Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) play a crucial role in the innovation and competitiveness of Canadian businesses. These activities enable companies to create new products, improve their processes, and stay at the forefront of technology. To support these efforts, the Government of Canada, along with several provincial governments, offers tax credits.

World Obesity Day, celebrated every year on the 4th of March, aims to highlight the health emergency that this disease represents to the public and governments . As part of this global day, ABGi offers you its expert view on the disease.

The government of Canada has introduced significant updates to the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive program in its latest Federal Budget on December 13, 2024. These changes are designed to better support businesses conducting research and development, encouraging innovation and economic growth. Here’s what you need to know about the updates. 

As the year winds down, businesses across Canada are gearing up for tax season. For those in innovation and research, securing R&D tax credits is a critical part of the process. Yet, these valuable opportunities are often overlooked. Starting your Research & Development (R&D) tax credit preparation early offers significant advantages for startups and established companies alike. Early action not only simplifies the process but also ensures you maximize your claim. Here’s why getting a head start can be a game-changer for your business.

As the U.S. undergoes post-election shifts, Canadian businesses with cross-border interests are closely watching how changes in American policies on R&D tax credits and grants might affect their operations.

Securing and maintaining NRC IRAP (National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program) funding can be daunting for Canadian businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The government of Canada announced their annual statistics on the SR&ED tax incentives program. The SR&ED tax incentive claim has grown from $3.4 Billion to $4.4 Billion in the last three years, funding innovation in the following industries.

Canadian companies have a significant opportunity to profit from bilateral cooperation with the EU in science and technology, by fostering cross-border partnerships.

The various government entities across Canada offer more than a thousand different grants and subsidies for businesses operating across the country. They offer substantial financial benefits, but often the ecosystem is opaque and challenging to navigate.

2023 Federal Budget highlighted the transformational new big five clean investment tax credits, which will help produce, manufacture, or transition to clean energy in Canada. These Clean Investment Tax Credits, which total over $60 billion over the coming ten years, will support green innovation in the private sector, grow our economy, and create or secure thousands of good middle-class jobs.