Policy
Provincial differences seen as innovation hurdle
By Denis Calnan Oct. 3, 2016
For startups and companies that push innovation, the provincial differences in financial regulations can be a hindrance.
If Finance Minister Bill Morneau could lead an effort toward a national financial regulatory regime, it would be easier for a startup companies to do business across Canada, says James Brander from the University of British Columbia. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Canada’s success in innovation could improve if it had uniform policies across the country, rather than provincial variations that can make it difficult for startups to succeed across the country, say industry experts.
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