Investing in the future of Canadian agriculture: a strategic imperative
Bold investment in agriculture and agri-food innovation can restore Canada’s global leadership and drive economic growth.
Innovation for a public purpose
Unfortunately, Canadian governments have focused too much on subsidizing technology ‘creation’ by a few firms, instead of widespread technology ‘adoption’ by all firms. To improve Canadian productivity we need to pivot and support widespread technology adoption.
As Canada feels the strain of U.S. trade war, pressure heats up on innovation sector
As border tensions create investment uncertainty, innovation in Canada should look at trade diversification and focusing less on commodities, say innovation experts.
Turning innovation into impact: Canada’s biotech advantage
Canada continues to struggle at turning research strength into economic growth. For a country with world-class science, this gap is more than a statistic, it’s a signal of both risk, and opportunity.
Let’s go on the offensive and score
The evidence is clear: one-size-fits-all programs no longer work. Government support must be tailored to firms’ actual needs, with measurable objectives and transparent results.
Canada must keep its promises to protect animals
The government must introduce new legislation to ban the captivity and entertainment use of elephants, great apes, and non-native big cats.
Infrastructure
The promise and perils of nation-building projects
Getting swept up in political hype and hubris can lead to the wrong projects, poor priorities, and terrible outcomes.
Nation-building in an uncertain world: why Canada must invest in public infrastructure now
With economic uncertainty mounting and a recession looming, Canada must invest strategically to support long-term prosperity while addressing immediate challenges.
Do Canadians need new houses, or new homes?
We should embrace a broader public vision that supports families in accessing affordable homes integrated into local community infrastructure and services.
