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BDO Canada Acquires GrantMatch

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BDO Canada has acquired GrantMatch, a government grant advisory firm, strengthening its national credits and incentives services. Founded in 1994, GrantMatch supports Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, nonprofits, and SMEs, serving over 1,000 clients in 2025. The firm works with 130 municipalities and specializes in manufacturing, aerospace, forestry, food processing, and cleantech incentives.

GrantMatch will join BDO Canada’s Credits and Incentives group, adding proprietary technology tracking 10,000 programs. Managing partner Rachel Gervais said the deal simplifies funding access. GrantMatch leader Mike Janke joins as tax partner. Nationwide integration begins immediately today.

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Report Warns Canada Needs More Tech and Talent Investment

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A new BDO Canada report warns that Canada is falling behind the U.S. in productivity, despite its skilled workforce and strong institutions. The study finds that it takes a Canadian worker 1.4 times more effort to generate the same economic value as an American counterpart.

Limited tech investment—only 25% of GDP versus 37% in the U.S.—and a tech talent shortage are key barriers. The report urges businesses to adopt AI and cloud computing while upskilling workers to close the gap. Without bold action, experts warn Canada risks losing talent and global competitiveness.

Want to know more? Check out the source code on Techtalent.ca.