Agri-Tech Innovation in Canada: How to Access SR&ED and Other Funding Programs
Canada’s agri-tech sector is facing increasing pressure to develop more resilient, productive, and sustainable agricultural solutions. From improving crop resistance to drought and disease to integrating precision agriculture technologies, innovation has become a key competitive advantage for companies operating in agri-tech and biotechnology. To address these challenges, organizations are investing heavily in research and development […]
Canada’s Productivity Decline: How Strategic Funding Can Help Close the Efficiency Gap
Canada’s productivity has been slowing for several years with labour productivity growth averaging under 1% annually since 2000. GDP per hour worked was roughly 20–30% below the U.S., meaning Canadian workers produced about 70–75% of U.S. output per hour. These statistics are attributed to small firm scale, underinvestment in machinery, automation, digital tools and intellectual […]
Webinar – Navigating the Quebec Grants Landscape: Funding Programs and Opportunities
A practical breakdown of Quebec’s current grant landscape, from AI adoption and export development to food transformation.
The Tariff Dispute Escalated Again. What Could Your Business Response Be Worth?
Canada’s new counter-tariffs took effect September 8, imposing duties of 15%, 25% or 50% on $27.6 billion of U.S. goods. Within hours, the United States announced further measures affecting certain Canadian dairy products, alcoholic beverages and motor vehicles. The import restrictions take effect September 29, while other product-list changes begin September 15. U.S. agencies were […]
Canada’s Carbon Strategy: Policy, Funding & Oil & Gas Pivot
Oil and gas remain central to Canada’s economy. With the increasing focus on reducing emissions and developing climate strategies, Canada stands at a pivotal juncture where its long-standing reliance on oil and gas needs to be reconciled with its ambitious climate goals. The challenge lies not only in reducing Canada’s carbon emissions but also in […]
May 2026: New Funding Opportunities for Canadian Businesses
Navigating the complex landscape of government incentives can turn commercial ambitions into tangible success. In May 2026, several strategic funding opportunities for Canadian businesses are open to help scale operations, expand export markets, and optimize supply chains. Leyton’s specialists have broken down the latest updates to help you identify programs that match your growth strategy. […]
How Canada is driving climate change innovation
Communities around the world increasingly feel the impacts of climate change, which is driving a rising global sense of urgency. By the end of 2024, according to a report published by the London School of Economics, plaintiffs had filed 2,967 climate-related cases across nearly 60 countries. The United States, with 1,899 cases, and 164 filed […]
Webinar – Scaling Smarter: Grant Funding for Canadian Manufacturers
Discover how Canadian manufacturing companies can fund automation, AI, and productivity initiatives through government grant programs.
Our March 2026 Selection for Canadian Business Grants
As March begins, the Canadian funding landscape is shifting to prioritize market resilience and industrial transformation. Our selection of Canadian business grants this March are specifically designed to help companies pivot in response to global trade shifts and domestic resource evolution. From stabilizing supply chains to modernizing the forest sector, these programs provide the capital […]
Top Canadian Business Grants for January 2026
As the new year begins, Canadian organizations are navigating a funding environment designed to reward technical adoption and regional expansion. Beyond traditional tax credits, a new wave of targeted incentives is emerging to strengthen industrial resilience and AI commercialization. These programs represent Canada’s strategic focus on automation, defense, and global trade stability. Below are four […]