Trudeau’s legacy for sound science policy tied to efforts early in Liberal mandate
During his years in power, Justin Trudeau has demonstrated that a next generation vision matters.
Canada needs a complete pandemic preparedness strategy
As another possible pandemic looms, the discovery research engine that will help protect Canadians’ health sputters, stalls, and may fall off the rails.
A unique research and innovation partnership celebrates three decades: South Africa and Canada move forward with a renewed vision
Today, Canada and South Africa are certainly well-poised to grow the existing international collaboration in enhanced research and innovation partnerships.
The great American brain drain: is Canada ready?
Donald Trump’s return to the White House means many U.S. academics will be looking for a new home. For cultural, linguistic, and personal reasons, our country will be an oasis, but our university budgets aren’t ready.
Big Three ‘competition’ not what it seems
Intervention is needed when competition falters, and monopolies become entrenched.
Dear Minister Champagne, Canada needs all the help we can get
Building a new defence industrial base, with a core of advanced Canadian companies with global prospects for their technologies, is an opportunity we cannot afford to miss. So we must be sure we don’t.
Innovative research in the Yukon addressing the environment, energy and extreme weather
The Yukon is at the forefront of green energy research as part of Canada’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Balanced approach needed on right-to-repair bill, protecting IP rights and public safety
At a time when Canada needs to develop more intellectual property and anchor companies here at home, we must carefully consider how repair legislation could impact our innovation ecosystem.
New AI safety institute limited by legislative vacuum: NDP innovation critic Brian Masse
After more than two years, and a year-long committee study, Bill C-27 is in a holding pattern awaiting government amendments.
Investing in innovation: the future of animal-free toxicity testing in Canada
New methods not only better protect human health, but also spare countless animals from terrible suffering.
