Rural connectivity divides: a case for public fibre transport and a reframing of affordability
While there appears to be little appetite in provincial or federal government to support public broadband infrastructure, this could change in the right hands.
Right to repair legislation is a chance for Senators to address affordability
Two key pieces of legislation currently before the Senate will keep repair costs competitive.
Citizen-centred innovation the way forward for Canada
By recognizing that technology is not an end in itself, but rather only a means to assist in satisfying citizen needs, we can begin to rebalance Canada’s innovation ecosystem.
Industrial policy may be the missing link for Canadian productivity
A more co-ordinated industrial policy that measures results and learns from failure could result in less waste, and fewer bad bets.
Innovation Policy Briefing
Solving Canada’s innovation paradox
It’s time for a new way of thinking about how to support innovation so we can dismantle the innovation paradox.
Cultivating growth: Canada’s bio-economy opportunity
The bio-economy offers a path to more productivity by leveraging our domestic resources, adopting innovative technologies and advanced manufacturing capabilities, and building strong, integrated supply and value chains here at home.
National innovation strategy needed to address funding and other issues, say sector experts
This country is ‘one of the worst’ for business research and development spending, according to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s senior director of advanced manufacturing.
Canada needs solutions-focused innovation to tackle social and environmental challenges
An independent social innovation agency could help make this happen.
Canada’s entrepreneurial mindset starts with its students
As each new cohort of students interested in exploring entrepreneurship is ever-more sophisticated, our programs and services must evolve to meet their ambitions.
