Updating Canada’s broadcasting policy framework: a process gone awry
The CRTC’s inability to respond with agility or openness to the possibilities of the internet age undermines the purposes of its consultative processes.
Tackling the ‘wicked’ rural broadband gap
Policymakers must resist the temptation to throw up their arms in frustration, or—worse—leave the entire problem to the whims of Elon Musk.
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
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.
Will innovation support or undermine rural and Northern Canada?
Northern and rural areas are losing stores to e-commerce, cinemas to video-streaming, and professional jobs to e-health and e-education, and getting only a small return in the way of reduced costs of living and limited jobs.
