Deck 1: The Power of Entrepreneurship

Question 1

In 2014, the two sectors dominating the S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund were the energy and financial sectors.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

It is estimated that angel investors invest between $500 million and $1-billion annually in Canada's growth-oriented companies

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The Canadian Business Youth Foundation has invested in more than 10,000 young Canadian entrepreneurs.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

When surveyed, 46% of Canadian post-secondary students surveyed said they see themselves starting a business after graduation.

Question 5

What percentage of Canadian post-secondary students surveyed said they see themselves starting a business after graduation?

A) 6%
B) 46%
C) 76%
D) 36%
E) 26%

Question 6

How much venture capital money (in billions) was invested in Ontario in 2013?

A) $589
B) $676
C) $831
D) $245
E) $478

Question 7

The Canadian Business Youth Foundation (CYBF) has created how many Canadian jobs since it was established in 1996?

A) 5,000
B) 12,000
C) 32,000
D) 18,000
E) 23,0000

Question 8

What are the names of two Canadian federal government incentive programs offered to businesses conducting research and innovative projects?

A) Scientific Research and Experimental Development
B) Industrial Research Assistance Program
C) Canadian Technology Research Incentive Program
D) Bayh-Dole Program
E) Technology and Innovation Canada

Question 9

How many startup incubators are in Canada?

A) 240
B) 95
C) 550
D) 130
E) 17

Question 10

Jim Balsillie, a Canadian entrepreneur, was the cofounder of what company?

A) Microsoft Corp.
B) Blackberry Inc.
C) West Jet
D) Netscape
E) Lululemon Athletica

Question 11

What is the second largest Canadian airline?

A) Air Canada
B) Delta
C) Continental
D) West Jet
E) Pan-Am

Question 12

Edited by Ian Portsmouth, what is Canada's most read publication for entrepreneurs and small businesses?

A) Growth Magazine
B) Businessweek
C) The Gazette
D) Profit Magazine
E) Canada Today

Question 13

Small businesses represents what percentage of total R&D expenditure in Canada?

A) 3%
B) 11%
C) 31%
D) 66%
E) 91%

Question 14

What are the three primary reasons Industry Canada outlined for why Canadians, in recent years, are becoming more entrepreneurial?

Question 15

How has the government incentivized the commercial development of intellectual property in Canada?