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accelerate canada. learn more here.
accelerate canada. learn more here.
Recently, I shared my thoughts on an opinion piece about Canada's lack of ambition. The post resonated widely—reaching 40K views with significant engagement.
The post reflected on Canada's techno-optimist era of 2016-2019, particularly in the Toronto-Waterloo Corridor. During this period, we cultivated a rich tech talent pool in AI, Engineering, and Design. Entrepreneurs were inspired by successful companies like Shopify, Wealthsimple, and Koho.
Canada became a leader in new technology development, helping create many skilled builders, engineers, and business leaders who helped grow the technology industry.
Fast forward to 2024 - that optimism is gone. A tech exodus to the US continues due to policies that discourage talent retention and risk-taking. Canadian investors remain cautious, rarely funding early-stage ventures due to limited capital.
High tax rates across personal income, self-employment, and business sectors discourage wealth creation and entrepreneurship.
This page aims to crowdsource ideas to revitalize Canadian innovation and optimism.
Double the current ~$1M lifetime capital gains exemption limit while simplifying the qualifying criteria.
Lower tax rates for self-employed individuals and small business owners to encourage entrepreneurship.
Implement targeted immigration policies focused on attracting top talent in AI, Engineering, and Healthcare sectors.
Provide municipal and enterprise subsidies for startup programs, focusing on talent acquisition and workspace support.