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📢 We’re excited to announce a series of initiatives to support early-stage capital raising for Ontario business through OSC TestLab. “New growing businesses play an essential role in our economy, contributing to job creation and driving productivity gains through innovation and competition. These initiatives reflect the OSC’s commitment to fostering the conditions for growth and innovation in Ontario’s capital markets without compromising investor protection.” Grant Vingoe, ICD.D (he-him), CEO. Collectively, the initiatives ➡ expand the pool of knowledgeable and experienced early-stage investors, ➡ provide pathways for early-stage businesses to reach investors through specified promotional activities, ➡ reduce the burden associated with reporting, and ➡ support the ongoing efforts of not-for-profit angel investor groups to connect angel investors with early-stage businesses seeking capital. For more information: https://ow.ly/XxGO50Rz4fJ The OSC will be collecting information to help evaluate these initiatives and learn from the experience of stakeholders in Ontario’s early-stage capital raising ecosystem. 💡 We will have more to share on this soon. If you have something you’d like to share about early-stage capital raising in Ontario in the meantime, head to OSC IdeaHub: https://ow.ly/VFY950Rz4fK 💬 #OSCTestLab

History has a way of repeating itself. And right now in Canada, we appear to be seeing a repeat of a famous moment in US politics. https://lnkd.in/gtGWqnsE You may not have been around to see this moment yourself, but if you follow me, you are likely aware of the moment in 1980 when Ronald Reagan asked Americans "Are you better off now than you were four years ago." The answer was no, and it turned the election around for Reagan. Justin Trudeau is now facing that exact moment. In a March 2024 Innovative Research Group poll, we asked Canadians if they are better off now than they were in 2015. The answer for a plurality is no. We went on to ask if the federal government is making things better or worse for people like you. Half (50%) said the federal government is making things worse. Just 12% said the feds are making things better. When we look at the value clusters most open to voting Liberal, 39% of Business Liberals, 48% of Left Liberals and 49% of Pay-as-You-Go Moderates say the government is making things worse for people like them. You can read the detailed report here. https://hubs.ly/Q02v9s6w0 As we shared earlier this week, the federal government did not change the channel and impose a new frame with its new budget. Neither the generational fairness message nor the capital gain wedge are working, at least not in the early numbers. Canadians feel the country is in decline and that it is harder and harder to keep what they have, let alone get ahead. This is a reflection of fundamental realities in real incomes and the housing markets. Those won't change in the short run, no matter who leads the Liberal party. Pierre Poilievre is well positioned to repeat history simply by channeling Ronald Reagan's challenge to whoever leads the Liberals in the next election. #canpoli

The early numbers are in. The federal budget is not having the effect the Liberals were hoping for - at least not on first blush. As with all things political these days, Canadians are less engaged in this budget than they have been in the past. But among those paying attention, this budget is being seen more negatively than most earlier Liberal budgets. The biggest disappointment for the Liberals is that their attempt to create new wedges does not seem to be working. Canadians of all ages do not see this budget as helping young people. And more people see the increases in the capital gains tax inclusions as being harmful than as a good way to protect social programs and keep the deficit down. Sometimes leaders and their governments reach a point where people have heard enough and don't want to hear anymore. It doesn't matter what new initiatives the leader proposes, people who don't like that government hear every announcement as a new reason not to like the government. It looks to me like the Justin Trudeau government may be at that point now. Check out the details here https://hubs.ly/Q02tXKbY0 #cdnpoli #budget2024

The early numbers are in. The federal budget is not having the effect the Liberals were hoping for - at least not on first blush. As with all things political these days, Canadians are less engaged in this budget than they have been in the past. But among those paying attention, this budget is being seen more negatively than most earlier Liberal budgets. The biggest disappointment for the Liberals is that their attempt to create new wedges does not seem to be working. Canadians of all ages do not see this budget as helping young people. And more people see the increases in the capital gains tax inclusions as being harmful than as a good way to protect social programs and keep the deficit down. Sometimes leaders and their governments reach a point where people have heard enough and don't want to hear anymore. It doesn't matter what new initiatives the leader proposes, people who don't like that government hear every announcement as a new reason not to like the government. It looks to me like the Justin Trudeau government may be at that point now. Check out the details here https://hubs.ly/Q02tXKbY0 #cdnpoli #budget2024

Do you know a student in a behavioral science discipline who is looking for a paid internship this summer? Once again INNOVATIVE is hiring up to four paid interns this summer. Candidates must have some understanding of how to conduct quantitative and qualitative research, including questionnaire design, interviews and focus groups. Past interns have often gone on to work with us on a part-time or full-time basis. Our clients are diverse, and we value diversity in our recruitment as well. Written and verbal second language skills in French, Punjabi, Mandarin, or Cantonese will be given strong consideration but is not mandatory. Please apply by clicking the following link or copy/pasting the URL into your web browser: https://smrtr.io/jyvbg

Do you know someone who is passionate about administrative excellence and operational efficiencies? We are seeking someone to join our Enablement Team as an Office Administrator / Operations Coordinator for our Toronto office. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, experienced with AR and AP, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy. We offer a competitive compensation package including an employee dental and health benefits plan, 3-weeks vacation, and a flexible hybrid working environment. If you are someone you know is interested, please click on the link below to learn more and to apply if interested. https://smrtr.io/jCBzF.

Canada’s affordability crisis is not going away when inflation comes down. But what that means in terms of Canada’s policy agenda is far from clear. It’s not because of job anxiety. While 33% have at least some concern about job loss, it is not much higher than we have seen over the past decade and only 12% are very concerned. It is somewhat about inflation. Just over one third say inflation will be higher in five years than it is now, and that number has grown larger every time we ask it.   But the big news is that Canadians assessment of their standard of living has plummeted since we first asked in 2007. More than 7-in-10 were satisfied in 2007. That has dropped to less than half (45%) in 2024. In 2007, a majority (58%) of Canadians felt they were doing better than their parents. Today that is down to 36%. It gets worse when we ask Canadians to look ahead. In 2007, Canadians were already somewhat pessimistic with 26% agreeing the next generation will have a better standard of living while 44% disagree. Now just 17% agree while a majority of 57% disagree. For each one of these questions, younger generations are far more pessimistic than older generations. So even if inflation goes away, many Canadians, especially young Canadians, no longer see Canada as a place where they can achieve their dreams. See the detailed results here - https://hubs.ly/Q02m7fH50       

Guest Greg Lyle President and Founder, Innovative Research Group joins #ARCEnergyIdeas. What do Canadians think about #energytransition & #energy #infrastructure? We also talk #Canada #election, and how important #climate is for Canadians vs other issues including #affordability #cndpoli Peter Tertzakian Jackie Forrest https://lnkd.in/gKU8wQUv