Merlin Lapp

The Government of Canada's digital service delivery, with respect to opportunities for innovation and collaborative partnership with the accounting software providers. Government programs and policies relating to the Canada Digital Adoption Program. Government programs and policies relating to small business digital innovation and adoption. Government consultations and policies relating to payment system regulation, including small business use of new technologies. Canada Revenue Agency continually undertakes process adjustment and improvement initiatives and it is critical that the needs of small businesses in Canada are recognized throughout those processes, including "Making Tax Digital". ePayroll, and eInvoicing.

Engaging with policymakers about issues affecting Canadian technology companies. Engaging with policymakers about issues affecting Canadian small business owners, particularly soloproneurs and microproneurs. We are seeking funding from ISED Canada as well as the Regional Development Agencies to accelerate the creation and adoption of FreshBooks’ research and development innovation pipeline.