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Collaborating for the future of our oceans

June 2013—From sea to sea to sea, Canadians have a special relationship with oceans: we use the oceans for transportation and tourism, farm them for food and energy resources and use their bounty for a wide variety of industries.
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Accreditation: Facilitating World Trade

May 2013—World Accreditation Day raises awareness around the globe of the importance of accreditation-related activities. If you are a Canadian organization looking to tap into export markets, you won't want to miss the Standards Council of Canada's (SCC) World Accreditation Day 2013 event. Register now to join the SCC on June 4 and discover the importance of accreditation and certification procedures.
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International Trade Show Creates Tourism Opportunities

May 2013—Rendez-vous Canada, the Canadian Tourism Commission's annual international tourism industry marketplace, links international buyers with Canadian sellers of tourism products.
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Survey Shows Increase in Business Lending

May 2013—Data analysis of the latest Biannual Survey of Suppliers of Business Financing reveals a continued increase in business lending activity. In total, lenders disbursed approximately $75 billion in new loans to Canadian businesses between July and December 2012, compared with approximately $70 billion in new loans disbursed between January and June of that year.
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Should you rent or buy a home?

May 2013—Deciding to take on a mortgage rather than paying rent is one of the most important, yet difficult, decisions a consumer will make. The Office of Consumer Affairs at Industry Canada has developed a useful online calculator to help potential homebuyers make this big decision.
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Growth Study Shows Canadian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises achieved a 7.3% sustainable growth rate from 2000 to 2010

May 2013—The small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) growth study seeks to identify any misalignment between SME actual growth rates and sustainable growth rates.
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Q4 2012 Venture Capital Monitor

May 2013—Highlights from the findings of the year-end Q4 2012 Venture Capital Monitor include a substantial growth in fundraising and stable investment levels in 2012.
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World Intellectual Property Day 2013: Celebrating the creative potential of the next generation

April 2013—April 26, 2013, marks World Intellectual Property Day. This annual worldwide celebration promotes the importance of creativity, innovation and intellectual property in economic growth and prosperity.
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Roundtable Discussions on Intellectual Property in March 2013

March 2013—Reminder: The Canadian Intellectual Property Office invites Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises to attend roundtable discussions in March, 2013. The two final sessions will take place March 27 and 28 in Quebec city.
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Help us improve our website

February 2013—We're listening. Now is your chance to let us know what's most important to you when you visit our website.
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Sustainable Forest Community–University Research Alliance Project

December 2012—Collaboration is essential in developing new ideas to improve our economy while sustaining our environment. In New Brunswick, forestry is one sector where Industry Canada funding is bringing ideas—and people—together for future prosperity.
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Standards Council of Canada helps companies manage energy and reduce costs

November 2012—The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) now offers a clear solution for organizations looking to increase their energy efficiency, reduce costs and improve energy performance—and for certification bodies that want to enable their clients to do so.
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Small or medium-sized business owner? Participate in round-table discussions on the intellectual property system with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office this fall

November 2012—This fall, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is inviting entrepreneurs to attend round-table discussions on how its intellectual property products and tools can better serve and promote the economic growth and innovation potential of Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises like yours.
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Discovery Grant helps make pills easier for you and the environment to swallow

November 2012—The commercialization arm of the University of Prince Edward Island, with the help of the Government of Canada, paves the way for the results of innovative research to reach the marketplace and help improve the lives of people everywhere.
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University of Prince Edward Island Discovers Renewable Source for Anti-inflammatory Drugs

October 2012—The commercialization arm of the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), with the help of the Government of Canada, paves the way for the results of innovative research to reach the marketplace and help improve the lives of people everywhere.
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