Innovation for a public purpose
Unfortunately, Canadian governments have focused too much on subsidizing technology ‘creation’ by a few firms, instead of widespread technology ‘adoption’ by all firms. To improve Canadian productivity we need to pivot and support widespread technology adoption.
Can Carney ensure Canada is a true innovation nation?
Canada’s poor performance on innovation is apparent in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s 2025 Global Innovation Report which ranks our nation in 17th spot, compared to 14th a year earlier.
Women entrepreneurs are a vital resource for growing Canada’s economy – it is time to break down the barriers standing in their way
Eliminating barriers begins with recognizing the vital role that women—whether entrepreneurs, self-employed, employees or unpaid caregivers—play in Canada’s economic health. Without adequate supports for women and children, Canada’s economy will not thrive.
As Canada feels the strain of U.S. trade war, pressure heats up on innovation sector
As border tensions create investment uncertainty, innovation in Canada should look at trade diversification and focusing less on commodities, say innovation experts.
Turning innovation into impact: Canada’s biotech advantage
Canada continues to struggle at turning research strength into economic growth. For a country with world-class science, this gap is more than a statistic, it’s a signal of both risk, and opportunity.
Let’s go on the offensive and score
The evidence is clear: one-size-fits-all programs no longer work. Government support must be tailored to firms’ actual needs, with measurable objectives and transparent results.
The coming AI crash
Far too much money is being spent on long-odds bets that some new artificial intelligence tech will appear that justifies the current ridiculously high level of investment.
‘Culture is not on the table’ in trade talks amid film tariff threats and domestic digital policy uncertainty, says Guilbeault
The Canadian Media Producers Association is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to ‘rethink’ any potential of using the Online Streaming Act as a ‘bargaining chip’ in his negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Canada’s defence depends on its universities
Ottawa’s new defence spending commitments will only succeed if the country invests strategically in its universities.
Climate collaboration with China serves Canada’s national interests
Canada and China share a stake in mitigating climate change, and leveraging each other’s strengths can lead to faster progress.
