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Research on startup ecosystems, institutional capital and the structural conditions that enable sustainable scale.
Startup activity in Canada develops within a broader small and medium-sized enterprise economy.
Startup scaling in Canada unfolds within a broader business environment shaped by small and medium-sized enterprises, institutional capital, and regulated markets.
Canada’s startup ecosystem is frequently described through innovation metrics, early-stage activity, and venture capital flows.
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This Federal Court case shows how removing peer review changed the Start-Up Visa assessment process, emphasizing the need to prove active business presence and ongoing engagement in Canada.
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In May 2024, CBGA participated as a sponsor in the Canadian Bar Association’s Immigration Law Conference held in Montreal from May 9–11.
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