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| Research and Development |
During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company spent $123,916 (December 31, 2019 - $1,111,562) in research and development costs in relation to the development of a biosphere facility. The following represents the breakdown of research and development activities:
The Company recorded Scientific Research and Experimental Development (“SR&ED”) tax incentive income of $106,195 during the year ended December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019 - $Nil). SR&ED tax incentive income is recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the income will be received, the relevant expenditure has been incurred, and the consideration can be reliably measured. The Company’s SR&ED tax incentive income has been recognized as other income as it is not indicative of the core operating activities or revenue producing goals of the Company. |
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- Definition The entire disclosure for research, development, and computer software activities, including contracts and arrangements to be performed for others and with federal government. Includes costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility and in-process research and development acquired in a business combination consummated during the period. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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