July 2019
Are you a small to medium sized enterprise (SME)?

Apply today to qualify for funding to help decrease energy usage, save money and reduce carbon pollution !

As part of the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, the new Environment and Climate Change Canada Program, the Climate Action Incentive Fund (CAIF) is delivering up to $218M in its first year (2019-2020). The program is available in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and New Brunswick .

The Climate Action Incentive Fund (CAIF) SME Project stream provides support to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for retrofit projects in sectors such as Building, Transportation, Industry, Waste, Agriculture, and more. Please visit the website for more information.

Eligible recipients are:
  • Small sized incorporated enterprises of 1-99 employees
  • Medium-sized incorporated enterprises of 100-499 employees
(Note: Participants in the  Output-Based Pricing System  are not eligible.)

Applications are currently being accepted. (The application period began July 17, 2019 and will run for 90 days or until funding are exhausted).
Preview the application guide and Apply Now ! Time is limited!
CanSIA is helping you save money!
New cost saving program for members!  

To enhance the current CanSIA Travel Program, CanSIA has partnered with VIA Rail to provide additional savings to members and their employees!

All members are entitled to a 5% discount every time they travel with VIA Rail Canada. This corporate rate applies for all destinations, and all fare categories, with the exception of the Escape fare and Prestige .

Moreover, this discount applies to both professional and leisure travel. You can also have up to 3 people (friends, family, colleagues) travelling with you and they also benefit from the discount, as long as you are travelling with them from point A to point B.

For additional savings on hotel and car rentals, please visit the member’s only area to access the booking link!
As a reminder, CanSIA has also initiated the Corporate Health & Wellness Partnership with GoodLife Fitness.

Save up to 40% off GoodLife Membership for yourself, your employees and your family! Contact Julie Mair to receive your unique ID number to register.

Stay tuned for more cost saving programs!
CanSIA News
Thank you to all who have renewed your CanSIA Membership for the 2019/20 membership year. We trust you will take advantage of the member benefits and continue to find value in your membership.

All memberships renewals not paid by July 31 st , will be deactivated. As such, access to the following member privileges will be denied:

•Member communications including important policy and news announcements
•Company listing in online directory
•Use of the "Proud Member of CanSIA logo"
•Access to members-only website portal
•Access to Member Networks and Forums, including informational webinars
•Event discounts and NEW cost saving programs!

Please contact Julie Mair to discuss your CanSIA Membership and ways we can help with your company’s business objectives. 
Deadline Is Coming Up: #SolarSnap Photo Contest!
CanSIA and Gowling WLG are excited to introduce the #SolarSnap Photo Contest , an initiative of CanSIA’s Power for the People Campaign in Ontario.

It’s easy to participate. Just submit a photo and caption highlighting your personal experience with solar energy and explaining why Ontario should adopt free-market regulations that expand access to solar.

 Submissions will be accepted until August 2, 2019 , with voting taking place on August 6th. Solar fans from across the province will help pick the winners. Visit the contest webpage for full contest details. 
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Business Development
Looking for skilled interns?

Algonquin College students are highly skilled and educated in advanced technologies and are eager to gain work experience in their field. Students in the Energy Management Grad Certificate program will soon be looking for co-op work placements for the fall and throughout the year. If your business is interested in hiring an Algonquin College student please contact us at coop@algonquincollege.com .

Click here to learn more about Algonquin College Cooperative Education
How do I hire an Algonquin College Coop Student? Click here for the how to guide! 
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