Business Support Resources

Waterloo Region Venture Capital Resources

BDC Venture Capitals http://www.bdc.ca Communitech Business Accelerator http://www.communitech.ca Infusion Angels http://www.infusionangels.com

Spirited Investors http://www.spiritedinvestors.com Tech Capital Partners http://www.waterlooventures.com

Ontario

Ontario Invest Service
http://www.2ontario.com

Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
http://www.ontario-canada.com

Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) www.agr.gc.ca AAFC - Investment Secretariat: www.ats.agr.gc.ca/invest Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) www.cra-arc.gc.ca Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs http://www.fac.gc.ca Canadian Food Inspection Agency www.inspection.gc.ca

Industry Canada http://www.ic.gc.ca International Trade Canada http://www.itcan.gc.ca Investment Partnerships Canada (Branch of International Trade Canada) http://www.investincanada.gc.ca Investment, Science and Technology Branch www.investincanada.gc.ca

Industry

KPMG Study “The CEO’s Guide to International Business Costs” G-7 2004 Edition
www.competitivealternatives.com

Labour Force

Wages & Salaries

Labour Market Information http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca Human Resources and Skills Development Canada http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca

Minimum Wage http://www.labour.gov.on.ca. Canada Revenue Agency http://www.cra.gc.ca.

Labour Law & Management Relations

Labour laws and legislation, including holidays, overtime, maternity leave and health and safety are governed by both provincial and federal governments.

Ontario Ministry of Labour
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca