Funding gaps, policy shortfalls keeping rural Canada offline, experts say
‘What has constrained a lot of these rural communities is they still see it as something that either the federal government or big telecommunication companies are going to come and solve,’ says University of Alberta professor Michael McNally.
The free ride is over for Netflix, isn’t it?
The CRTC must take seriously Parliament’s mandate to make the streamers an equal partner with domestic broadcasters in producing and promoting Canadian storytelling.
Telecom’s role in solving Canada’s productivity crisis
Telecom networks are the critical infrastructure underpinning the digital economy, and the foundation for Canada’s future economic growth.
Closing the connectivity chasm
Despite the successes, several crucial gaps in expanding rural coverage remain.
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
Regulatory reform: unlocking Canada’s agricultural potential in a changing world
By streamlining our regulatory processes, we can unlock the full potential of Canadian agriculture, driving ingenuity, environmental stewardship, and economic growth.
Seeding innovation in Canada’s agri-food sector
Skills for food systems innovation must be democratized through non-formal pathways, with emphasis on youth, recent immigrants, and Indigenous nations.
