Unlocking SR&ED for Public Companies | The CSE Podcast E11-S5

🎙️ Our latest CSE Podcast episode is live - and this one tackles a major policy shift with real implications for Canadian public companies.Host James Black sits down with Bryan Watson, Managing Director at CleanTech North, to break down recent changes under the Budget Implementation Act (C15) - and what they mean for innovation funding in Canada.💡 Spotlight topic: Unlocking SR&ED tax credits for public companiesFor decades, refundable SR&ED tax credits have primarily benefited private companies - but new legislation changes that. Public companies can now access the same non-dilutive funding mechanisms, creating meaningful runway for innovation across sectors.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction & overview of C1502:00 What changed in SR&ED eligibility03:50 Why this matters for public companies05:15 Non-dilutive funding & runway benefits06:25 $6M expenditure threshold explained07:20 What qualifies as SR&ED activity09:50 Industries that can benefit (tech, mining, biotech)13:30 Eligible expenses: salaries vs. capital14:55 Financing SR&ED receivables19:05 Documentation & audit considerations23:10 Final thoughts & key takeaways💬 “Why should we penalize companies based on their source of capital?” - Bryan WatsonWith billions allocated annually and new accessibility for public issuers, this shift has the potential to reshape how Canadian innovation is funded - particularly in tech, biotech, and resource development.#AlwaysInvested#CSEPodcast #SRandED #Innovation #PublicMarkets #SmallCap #Tech #Mining #CleanTech #CapitalMarkets #CSEListed🔴  Subscribe for more great CSE insights and interviews here: https://go.thecse.com/CSETV-SubscribeSTAY CONNECTED WITH THE CSE =============================📧 - NEWSLETTER: https://go.thecse.com/CSE-Mailing-List-Subscribe🎧 - PODCAST: https://blog.thecse.com/cse-podcasts/📸 - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/canadianexchange/🤝 - LINKEDIN: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/canadian-securities-exchange👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CanadianSecuritiesExchange/🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CSE_News📝 - BLOG: https://blog.thecse.com/🖥 - WEBSITE: https://thecse.com/📖 - MAGAZINE: https://issuu.com/thecse/docs🔴  Subscribe for more great CSE insights and interviews here: https://go.thecse.com/CSETV-Subscribe#AlwaysInvestedSTAY CONNECTED WITH THE CSE =============================📧 - NEWSLETTER: https://go.thecse.com/CSE-Mailing-List-Subscribe🎧 - PODCAST: https://blog.thecse.com/cse-podcasts/📸 - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/canadianexchange/🤝 - LINKEDIN: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/canadian-securities-exchange👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CanadianSecuritiesExchange/🐦 - X: https://x.com/CSE_News📝 - BLOG: https://blog.thecse.com/🖥 - WEBSITE: https://thecse.com/📖 - MAGAZINE: https://issuu.com/thecse/docs©2026 CNSX Markets Inc. All rights reserved.