Feds need to tap into global innovation opportunities

Canada is still in the bottom half of OECD countries when it comes to innovation and both businesses and governments should be looking at different ways to tap into global innovation opportunities, say top experts.

By BEA VONGDOUANGCHANH

Published November 16, 2009

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