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Understanding the Productivity Mega Deduction
The federal government’s newly announced Productivity Mega Deduction could be a game changer for Northern Ontario businesses, allowing them to deduct the full cost of eligible capital investments in the year they are put into use rather than waiting years to recover those costs. For a region built on mining, manufacturing, and resource development, that…
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What Do the New U.S. Tariffs Mean for Northern Ontario?
A new round of U.S. tariffs is imposing duties of up to 50% on billions in Canadian goods, but the impact on Northern Ontario is far from uniform. Critical minerals, the backbone of the region’s economy, remain excluded from the new measures. Learn more.
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Laryssa Rollo
About Your Laryssa Laryssa is an advisory professional with experience in business valuation and sell-side M&A, helping business owners and organizations navigate complex transactions and make informed strategic decisions. Throughout
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Beyond Mining: Northern Ontario’s Economic Evolution
Northern Ontario’s economic strategy is shifting, and for businesses in mining, manufacturing, and industrial services, the opportunity is significant. Instead of simply extracting and exporting raw resources, the region is keeping more of the value chain at home through advanced manufacturing, local processing, and innovation. Learn more.
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Northern Ontario Investments: What They Mean for Business
Construction on the Ring of Fire road network officially broke ground in June 2026, marking a turning point for Northern Ontario’s economy as billions in projected investment moves from future consideration to near-term reality. Between active mining projects, permanent infrastructure funding, and federal support for local manufacturers, the programs and opportunities available to local businesses…
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What the SR&ED Tax Credit Can Do for Your Business
Canada’s SR&ED program is the single largest source of federal government support for business R&D, yet many Northern Ontario companies are leaving money on the table by not claiming it. With significant changes now in effect for 2024 and beyond, including expanded eligibility and a doubled expenditure limit, there has never been a better time…
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The North Has More to Offer Than Raw Materials
For decades, Ontario’s most valuable minerals left the province as raw materials, with the real economic value captured somewhere else. That is changing fast, as billions in new investment are building the energy, transport, and refining infrastructure needed to keep that value in the North. Learn more.
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Northern Ontario Update: Challenges and Opportunities
Northern Ontario’s mining sector supports hundreds of thousands of Canadian jobs and is positioned at the centre of a global critical minerals boom, yet the region faces mounting labour shortages that will require bold workforce strategies to sustain its long-term growth. Learn more.
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Why Sudbury Stands Firm in a Volatile World
Greater Sudbury’s mining-rooted economy offers a rare shelter from global market volatility. Here is why the region’s structural strengths, and the businesses that prepare for them, are built to last.
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Ontario Employment Law Changes: Are You Ready for 2026?
Ontario’s Employment Standards Act has been updated for 2026, and the changes affect how you post jobs, pay employees, and manage time away from work. If you have 25 or more employees, these new rules are already in force, and non-compliance carries real legal and reputational risk. Learn more.
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How Ontario’s One Project, One Process Drives Growth
Ontario’s new “One Project, One Process” framework is cutting through decades of regulatory complexity in mining approvals, and for Northern Ontario businesses, the ripple effects could be significant. With three major projects already designated, more predictable development timelines are opening the door to expanded supply chain opportunities and competitive government funding applications. Learn more.
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Maddie Lavergne
About Your Maddie Maddie is an accomplished researcher with specialized expertise in funding strategy, grant writing, and Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED). With five years of experience applying evidence‑informed
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