In our quest to elevate the discussion regarding the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive program, we have collected a considerable amount of information. On this page, we attempt to organize it so that academics, politicians, executives, and policymakers can quickly access the information they require to make informed decisions.

SR&ED Research

Government Reports

• SR&ED In the Federal Budget. What is being said in the Federal budgets about SR&ED (and Innovation)? We’ve summarized all references to SR&ED.
• Canada Revenue Agency Reports to the Treasury Board. What is the CRA reporting to the Treasury Board about SR&ED?
• Parliamentary Reports about SR&ED. Reports written by the Library of Parliament to help parliamentarians understand the SR&ED program and discussion by committees on the program.
• Other Government Reports. Industry Canada, etc.

Academic Research

• Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

Public Opinion

• SR&ED In National News. News articles about SR&ED that have appeared in national newspapers. Is there a bias in the reporting? Does it align with academic research?

Analysis

• What does it all mean? We review the reports and parse the data. You’ll be surprised by what we’ve discovered… it’s not what you would expect.
  • Trends in SR&ED – Processing Times, Number of Claimants, Value
  • Trends in SR&ED – CRA Reports to Parliament Regarding SR&ED (Number of Claimants, Value)