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Blog: Revenue-Based Finance Coalition: An Overview
In the rapidly evolving world of non-bank commercial finance, the Revenue-Based Finance Coalition (RBFC) is emerging as a critical ally for funders, MCA brokers, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) alike.
Blog: Top Merchant Cash Advance Stories: Q2 2024
We’re midway through 2024 and—as usual—the MCA industry continued to buzz with much activity throughout the second quarter. From exciting global growth forecasts to bold partnerships, and everything in between, in this article we dive into all the latest merchant cash advance trends and news.
Blog: Total Cost of Capital vs. APR: The Great MCA Debate
Put simply, the APR requirement is not a reliable metric for communicating the true cost of revenue-based financing products like merchant cash advances. But why?
Blog: 9 Funding Tools and Solutions MCA Funders Should Be Using
Funders face a daily ballet of underwriting, risk management, regulatory compliance, and relationship building—all demanding a level of agility and insight that traditional workflows and technology struggle to provide. The truth is the right technology can be the lever that moves your merchant cash advance business from good to great, offering that competitive edge crucial for staying ahead.
Spotlight on international collaboration
How an innovative Canadian–German collaboration is helping mitigate a global shortage of welders. As more and more baby boomers retire, the world is seeing a growing shortage of welders, which presents a serious challenge for the industry, especially as demand explodes for expert pipe fabricators to support infrastructure, oil and gas, wastewater, ship-building and industrial projects ...
Report / Whitepaper: 5G - The Last Beachfront Property
The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is undertaking the
first comprehensive study of fifth-generation (5G) wireless mobile and its impacts on the Canadian labour market and economy. This initial white paper is based on secondary research.
Report / Whitepaper: Cloud Computing - Transforming the Government of Canada for the Digital Economy
The enterprise working group (EWG) of the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) believes the Government of Canada is extremely well positioned to define its own cloud computing strategy by leveraging lessons learned from other governments. To that end, this white paper makes seven recommendations to help the Government of Canada make the move to a cloud-enabled enterprise.
Report / Whitepaper: Smart & Collaborative Procurement Recommendations for PWSGC and Shared Services Canada
ITAC has a large stake in the evolution of procurement. We have been active participants in the fine work Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) has done to advance its Smart Procurement initiative and also with Shared Services Canada and its Collaborative Procurement initiative. ITAC is appreciative of the invitation to offer observations about these initiatives’ progress to date and recommendations for improvements going forward.
Report / Whitepaper: ITAC on Digital Government - Innovation Series #3
This is the second of ITAC’s Innovation Papers, a four-part series that provides insight into the state of Canada’s digital economy, and offers recommendations to enable Canada’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector to reach its world-class potential.
Report / Whitepaper: ITAC on Digital Economy - Innovation Series #1
This is the first of ITAC’s Innovation Papers, a four-part series that: provides insight into the state of Canada’s digital economy, and offers recommendations to enable Canada’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector to reach its world-class potential.
Report / Whitepaper: ICT Fundamentals for Canada's Innovation Agenda
The value of innovation is seen daily as digital technologies continue to dramatically change the lives of Canadians. Trends like cloud, cyber security, big data, cognitive computing, and the Internet of Things will lead to even bigger changes over the next decade. If Canada hopes to compete to win in the next phase of the global digital revolution, it is critical that governments across the country take steps now to lay the right foundation.
Report / Whitepaper: Developing a Data-Driven Digital Economy in Canada
Canada can indeed create a successful framework for data governance that spurs economic growth, while also addressing Canadians’ concerns regarding privacy and security measures. The Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) strongly believes that Canada’s government—in collaboration with the ICT industry and all sectors— must take an immediate and coordinated approach to data governance; and that such an approach must ensure privacy and security, while also unlocking data for economic prosperity.
Report / Whitepaper: ITAC on Trade and Competitiveness - Innovation Series #2
This is the second of ITAC’s Innovation Papers, a four-part series that provides insight into the state of Canada’s digital economy, and offers recommendations to enable Canada’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector to reach its world-class potential.
Report / Whitepaper: ITAC on Talent - Innovation Series #4
This is the final of ITAC’s Innovation Papers, a four-part series that: provides insight into the state of Canada’s digital economy, and offers recommendations to enable Canada’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector to reach its world-class potential.
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
September 24, 2019October 28, 2019
John Bassi: From Open-Heart Surgery To A Change Of Heart
At age 44, John Bassi believed he was relatively healthy.
However, he felt absolutely exhausted.
The born-and-raised Ottawa native was working incredibly long hours at the construction company his father had started years earlier. He attributed the long hours to his lack of energy.
“My hours were indicative of working in the industry,” he explains. “I was always running around like crazy for work, and ...