Canada’s next innovation strategy needs to prioritize export diversity, startups, and defence
In the next wave of bold innovation initiatives, the government needs to narrow its priorities, focus on getting results, and place good implementation at the strategy’s centre.
Moving from inputs to outcomes: reimagining Canada’s innovation strategy
With an election looming, federal parties must recognize the importance of innovation, but more of the same won’t work.
The hidden skills gap in Canada’s innovation strategy
Why technical infrastructure and digital literacy aren’t enough to solve our innovation paradox.
Canadian economic nationalism in the Trump era: what could possibly go wrong?
To boost innovation, Canada must think like a ‘big, small country’ rather than a ‘small, big country.’
Policy-making for innovation requires high levels of collaborative resolve
Canada is facing unique challenges including emerging global crises and wicked social issues. Innovation needs to be guided by policies that are adapted to tackle these evolving, unpredictable and uncertain conditions.
Federal changes threaten post-secondary system
The federal government’s U-turn on foreign student eligibility could undo years of work by universities and colleges to open themselves to the world.
A national public safety broadband network can help border security
Modernizing public safety communications must be part of Canada’s response to Donald Trump’s security concerns.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are not threats to research quality—they are essential to achieving it
The rise of anti-woke rhetoric in Canada—which appears to mirror movements in the United States—is potentially harmful to this country’s economic prosperity, and public health.
The U.S. has rolled back DEI. Should Canada follow suit?
Equal opportunity benefits everyone—not just those from traditionally marginalized groups, but businesses, communities, and society as a whole.
Musk’s ‘meddling’ in Canadian, European politics shows ‘American exceptionalism’ at work: observers
The tech billionaire and Trump confidante has recently attacked incumbent governments in Canada, the U.K., and Germany, prompting Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge to warn that ‘we need to do everything in our power to defend and protect Canada.’
