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How to negotiate sport sponsorship agreements — 7 key legal considerations & emerging trends
Originally published on 31 July 2023 and updated on 24 August 2026. The sponsorship landscape in sport has evolved dramatically over recent years. Gone are the days of a simple logo on a shirt — modern sponsorships now demand much more. As a result, rights holders have become increasingly creative in offering a variety of commercial and digital opportunities. The 2026 FIFA World Cup highlighted the scale of opportunity and risk for both sponsors and rights holders.
Taking the Fear out of Finance: Retirement & Succession Planning
Financial Literacy Month in partnership with Scotiabank – Taking the Fear Out of Finance *The following content should not be considered financial advice. Before acting upon the following information, we recommend you seek the guidance of a qualified financial or business advisor who can take your unique needs into account. Financial management and funding are consistently the number one pain points for Canadian entrepreneurs.
Taking the Fear out of Finance: Performance Monitoring & Optimizing for Profit
Financial Literacy Month in partnership with Scotiabank – Taking the Fear Out of Finance *The following content should not be considered financial advice. Before acting upon the following information, we recommend you seek the guidance of a qualified financial or business advisor who can take your unique needs into account. Financial management and funding are consistently the number one pain points for Canadian entrepreneurs.
Taking the Fear out of Finance: Financing That Works for You
Self-Funded (Bootstrapping) Greater Focus: Owners won’t have to worry about fundraising or impressing investors, leaving more time to focus on the business. Easier Pivoting: Without investor, stakeholder and director input the owner can pivot and iterate quickly. Total Control: Bootstrapping in the beginning means total control over your business decisions and retaining full equity.
Taking the Fear out of Finance: Business Planning, Feasibility and Foundations
Financial Literacy Month in partnership with Scotiabank – Taking the Fear Out of Finance *The following content should not be considered financial advice. Before acting upon the following information, we recommend you seek the guidance of a qualified financial or business advisor who can take your unique needs into account. Financial management and funding are consistently the number one pain point for Canadian entrepreneurs.
Startup Canada Recognizes Women’s Entrepreneurship Day 2022
Recognized across the world, November 19th is Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. It is a day to showcase innovative trailblazers, celebrate the contributions of women at all levels of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and to demand better for women founders.
Startup Canada annonce les gagnants du concours de pitch 2022 de Startup Global
Ottawa (Ontario) — le 20 octobre 2022 | Aujourd’hui, Startup Canada a annoncé les gagnants de la Grande Finale du concours de pitch 2022 de Startup Global. Devant un auditoire virtuel plein, RetinaLogik, basée à Calgary, a remporté la première place avec un prix de 30 000 $. PragmaClin a remporté la deuxième place et a gagné 15 000 $. Enfin, Arbre a remporté la troisième place et a gagné 10 000 $.
Founders, Say Hello to Time & Money: 2022 BOT Perks
In January of 2022, Startup Canada launched their latest flagship program Business Owner’s Toolbox (BOT). After listening to the feedback of hundreds of leading founders across the country, a common need began to appear – a central, interactive hub comprised of foundational entrepreneurial knowledge, resources, and access points for early-stage founders.
CAN-AM Stories – Entrepreneurship Across the Border: Dr. Céline Leheurteux - Startup Canada
In partnership with The U.S. Embassy in Canada, Startup Canada is celebrating and spotlighting women’s entrepreneurship across the border – speaking to leading founders to learn more about their journeys, and the vital role of cross-border collaboration on their entrepreneurial successes. Startup Canada was pleased to sit down with Dr. Céline Leheurteux, Canadian founder and innovator in the veterinary space, to learn more about their journey.
Menstruators Deserve the Best, Period with Nadia Ladak
About the Startup Women Advocacy Network (SWAN) There is a lack of awareness and storytelling of early-stage, woman-identifying entrepreneurs in Canada. Staying true to our core values and role as a national convener, Startup Canada wants to connect entrepreneurs with the support they need to help tackle this gap.
CAN-AM Stories – Entrepreneurship Across the Border: Kristine Carey - Startup Canada
In partnership with The U.S. Embassy in Canada, Startup Canada is celebrating and spotlighting women’s entrepreneurship across the border – speaking to leading founders to learn more about their journeys, and the vital role of cross-border collaboration on their entrepreneurial successes. Startup Canada was pleased to sit down with Kristine Carey, American founder and reinvention specialist, to learn more about their journey.
Sustainable Footprints Through Little Feet with Jad Robitaille
About the Startup Women Advocacy Network (SWAN) There is a lack of awareness and storytelling of early-stage, woman-identifying entrepreneurs in Canada. Staying true to our core values and role as a national convener, Startup Canada wants to connect entrepreneurs with the support they need to help tackle this gap.
CAN-AM Stories – Entrepreneurship Across the Border: Christina Gwira - Startup Canada
In partnership with The U.S. Embassy in Canada, Startup Canada is celebrating and spotlighting women’s entrepreneurship across the border – speaking to leading founders to learn more about their journeys, and the vital role of cross-border collaboration on their entrepreneurial successes. Startup Canada was pleased to sit down with Christina Gwira, Canadian founder and CEO, to learn more about their journey.
CAN-AM Stories – Entrepreneurship Across the Border: Sheila Hawkins-Bucklew - Startup Canada
In partnership with The U.S. Embassy in Canada, Startup Canada is celebrating and spotlighting women’s entrepreneurship across the border – speaking to leading founders to learn more about their journeys, and the vital role of cross-border collaboration on their entrepreneurial successes. Startup Canada was pleased to sit down with Sheila Hawkins-Bucklew, American founder and CEO, to learn more about their journey.
Transforming Workplaces: Gender Inclusion with Kai Scott - June 15, 2021
Striving for a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion is crucial for trans individuals to feel safe and respected. Kai Scott, President and Gender Strategist at TransFocus Consulting, is transforming the discussion about gender inclusion in the workplace. Mr. Scott is a social scientist who has devoted his 15-year career to solving complex social issues, especially related to vulnerable and resilient populations.
Starting Up in Canada and Israel with Rachel Bendayan and Michal Cotler-Wunsh – March 31, 2021 - Startup Canada
Around the world, entrepreneurship contributes massively to both local economies and the global innovation ecosystem. MP Rachel Bendayan and MK Michal Cotler-Wunsh agree that on the road to recovering from COVID-19, women will have a key role to play. Rachel Bendayan was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Outremont in a by-election in February 2019.
Feds' nuclear-waste strategy review aims to find solutions for Canada's toxic waste
The federal government has launched a new initiative aimed at finding long-term solutions for the growing quantity of radioactive waste produced by Canada's nuclear reactors. To that end, the government wants members of the industry, the general public and Indigenous people to weigh in on the topic and potential solutions that have so far proven elusive.
Startup Canada Announces New Women Entrepreneurs Program in Partnership with the Embassy of Israel - Startup Canada
Startup Canada Announces New Women Entrepreneurs Program in Partnership with the Embassy of Israel Ottawa, ON – November 12, 2020 | Startup Canada is delighted to partner with the Embassy of Israel to further promote, celebrate and educate the startup community on the importance of women entrepreneurship globally.
Sask premier asks Trudeau to support nuclear reactors in upcoming throne speech
Premier Scott Moe has sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlining Saskatchewan’s priorities ahead of the federal throne speech on Sept. 23. In it, he is asking Trudeau to support nuclear development in the province. Moe wants the development of small modular nuclear reactors, also known as SMRs, in Saskatchewan to be part of Trudeau’s green agenda.
Premier asks Trudeau to support nuclear reactors in upcoming throne speech
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlining Saskatchewan’s priorities ahead of the federal throne speech on Sept. 23. In it, he is asking Trudeau to support nuclear development in the province. Moe wants the development of small modular nuclear reactors, also known as SMRs, in Saskatchewan to be part of Trudeau’s green agenda.
How safe is the Ottawa River from nuclear waste?
Ron Kaulbach has steered his motorboat in the Ottawa River past Canada’s oldest nuclear research facility in Chalk River many times. “They don’t like you taking photos of the property,” says Kaulbach, a longtime nearby resident. “Even in a motorboat.” There are photo sensitive areas on the site, said a spokesperson for Chalk River Laboratories (CRL), but there’s no stopping photographers on the river.
'From the heart:' International activist and hate-crime survivor talks forgiveness, healing in Halifax
Rais Bhuiyan, an award winning peace advocate and founder of World Without Hate, will be speaking at the Keshen Goodman Public Library on Monday at 7 p.m. Partnered with the U.S. embassy in Ottawa, Bhuiyan will speak about forgiveness, healing and compassion. “I try to talk from the heart,” said Bhuiyan.
Vigil for Tina Fontaine being held in Halifax Friday
“Sadly Canada failed Tina at every turn. After her father was murdered, she struggled a lot. Eventually she left Sagkeeng First Nation for Winnipeg, where she was left on her own in a motel by CFS. It is well known there are people who prey on youth in their darkest moments of desperation. Tina should have been shielded, protected. She was supposedly in “care”,” notes the event’s Facebook page description. “Tina endured a horrible end wrapped in bedding and discarded in a river.
Touchdown: CFL commissioner announces plans for Halifax franchise
Randy Ambrosie finished his cross-country CFL road trip in Halifax on Friday where he announced they’re looking at a football franchise for the city. No site location has yet been chosen, and Ambrosie said they'll have a more concrete plan within the next few months. There's no timeline or pressure for when the team will be formed, and "a couple of years" before a stadium is built. "We will be thorough and thoughtful.
Nova Scotia police investigating fraud scheme after woman loses $10,000
Nova Scotia RCMP is investigating a fraud scheme that has robbed a woman out of thousands of dollars. The woman from Yarmouth was contacted and told she had won a significant amount of prize money - all she needed to do was pay the fees and taxes.
Stuck truck: Tractor trailer causes 'significant damage' to three lanes on MacKay Bridge
A tractor trailer struck the overhead canopy of a toll booth on the MacKay Bridge this morning, damaging multiple lanes and slowing down morning traffic. While heading to Halifax around 8 a.m. Wednesday, the driver of the 18-wheeler went through the wrong lane causing “significant damage” to three booths, according to Alison MacDonald, the spokesperson for Halifax Harbour Bridges.
‘Foster emerging talent:’ Jonathan Torrens offers free equipment to Atlantic female filmmakers
Jonathan Torrens is offering free equipment for women making film in Atlantic Canada, because after all “we are a community more than an industry.” “There has been a lot of discussion about gender in the world and in our business so I asked myself how I could contribute and how I could help level the playing field in some way,” said Torrens in an interview. “The hope is that the program will help women directors and producers at a certain tier achieve the next tier.
Hacking away at food insecurity: Students tackling food issues together at Halifax event
The numbers show Nova Scotia’s food insecurity is the worst in Canada - and local students hope to do something about it. From Monday to Tuesday at Saint Mary’s University, 120 post-secondary students from across the province are competing in teams and developing innovative campaigns, businesses, start-ups and projects for Food Hack.
Another strike? Nova Scotia teachers to vote on job action Tuesday
Educators from across the province will vote yes or no to strike action Tuesday, stemming from controversial changes to the education system suggested by the Glaze report, according to the Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU). “It is not that we do not want change, we have been asking for positive change for a long time,” said NSTU President Liette Doucet on Monday.
Halifax police looking for tractor trailer driver who collided with Ford Fusion
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the male driver of a tractor trailer involved in a two-vehicle collision in Halifax. Around 7 a.m. on Friday, a black Ford Fusion and a vehicle transporter were traveling southbound on Robie Street. Halifax Regional Police said in a media release that the tractor trailer (in the left lane) and the Fusion (in the right lane), both turned right at the intersection of Robie and Young Streets.
Halifax band pulls out of Cageless tour following sexual misconduct allegations against Hedley
“We understand this choice could negatively impact our band professionally but in the end we have to do what we feel is morally right,” members of Neon Dreams said in a statement Friday via Facebook. The Halifax Hedley concert is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 23 at the Scotiabank Centre. Before announcing they were discontinuing the Cageless tour, Neon Dreams performed eight shows with Hedley.
What’s open, what’s closed in Halifax for Heritage Day
The fourth annual Nova Scotia Heritage Day will see many enjoying a work-free Monday, so prepare for supplies accordingly. Since it is a provincial holiday, all major malls, grocery stores, banks, and Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation locations will be closed. Retail stores such as gas stations, convenience stores, restaurants, independent liquor stores and drug stores may be open on Monday. You are advised to call ahead. All Halifax Public Libraries will be closed on Monday.
'Massively detrimental': Halifax sexual assault centres worried as provincial funding expires | Metro Halifax
At $2.5 million the Community Services counselling grant, which expires on March 31, is part of a broader $6 million sexual assault strategy in the province. “Just because funding is there now does not mean all of our community’s problems are gone. It is far from it,” said Jackie Stevens, executive director of Avalon Sexual Assault Centre said Thursday. “Adversely, the loss of funding will cause huge repercussions.
A colorful season: Neptune Theatre to be first in Canada to perform The Color Purple musical | Metro Halifax
The artistic director of Neptune Theatre welled up with tears while announcing the closing production of the 2018/2019 season would make history. Jeremy Webb, new artistic director of the theatre, hosted the noon launch on Wednesday to a packed house. For the first time ever in Canada, The Color Purple will be performed as Neptune’s closing show of the season. The production will be on stage in Fountain Hall from April 9 to June 2 in 2019.
What a Pleasure: Feist announces two shows in Halifax
Canadian indie favourite Feist is headed to Halifax this May. The four time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter has announced an East Coast tour. Leslie Feist, an Amherst native, will be stopping into Halifax for two shows on May 25 and 26 at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium. The spring tour will support her newest album Pleasure, which was released last April.
Gunfire rings out in Lower Sackville neighbourhood, homes, vehicle hit
A neighbourhood in Sackville is left shaken after gunfire rang out on a residential street in the middle of the day on Monday. Halifax RCMP said on Tuesday that officers were called to Sunnyvale Crescent in Lower Sackville at 1:45 p.m. on Monday in response to calls from several residents who heard gunshots. Police said four homes on the street were hit by bullets, but none of them were the target.
Teenager taken to hospital after being hit in Halifax crosswalk
Police responded to a crash involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Gottingen and North streets in Halifax on Sunday night. An 18-year-old man was hit in a crosswalk and was transported to hospital with non-serious injuries, police say in a release about the 7 p.m. incident. The driver of the vehicle was given a ticket for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. No other details were provided.
The Carleton in downtown Halifax reopens with new look, new menu
A popular music venue, restaurant and bar in downtown Halifax is showcasing a new, even tastier, look. The month-long renovations at The Carleton focused on improving atmosphere and food options in order to match the space’s long-standing reputation as a live music venue, said owner Karen Spaulding. Renovations to the historic building included an upgraded private dining room, refreshed furnishings, updated gender-neutral washrooms, and a new menu.
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