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.
An overhaul of current governmental thinking needed to reverse our economic decline
Lack of private sector investment in innovation is a key factor most economists agree is driving Canada’s economic decline.
Canadian priorities converge in space
The upcoming federal election campaign will offer a chance to discuss policies of value to Canada and to our allies. Investing in and strengthening our deep expertise in space should be on every party’s list.
Conservative politicos say carbon tax still a ballot-box issue in next election, despite Liberals’ proposed policy flip-flop
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre indicates he won’t change his ‘axe the tax’ messaging in light of some Liberal leadership candidates planning to drop the consumer carbon price.
Homebuilding & Affordable Housing
Bringing stability home: what Canada can learn from U.S. housing policies
Adopting a 30-year fixed mortgage would provide much-needed stability for Canadians in the quest for homeownership.
