Vox Populi on Innovation
NDP MP and innovation critic Brian Masse Windsor West, Ont. “Many Canadians are very much in favour of regular trade among Canadians. We have witnessed a wonderful phenomenon now taking place with small business development in our country that is key to neighbourhoods and communities. I see that type of energy and robust innovation being […]
Provincial differences seen as innovation hurdle
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. For startups and companies that push innovation, the provincial differences in financial regulations can be a hindrance. “One issue in Canada has to […]
Next budget will map out innovation agenda, government taking more ‘inclusive’ approach than before: Bains
PARLIAMENT HILL—The government’s innovation policy will take shape in the next federal budget and will include targeting immigrants with economic, business, backgrounds; incentives for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); and a program to promote coding, says Canada’s federal Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains. In a sit-down interview with The Hill Times in Centre Block […]
Long way to go before Canada becomes innovative nation
TORONTO—The Trudeau government’s promise to deliver greater prosperity and opportunity for the middle class will depend crucially on its success in propelling Canada forward as a truly innovative nation. It’s why there’s an intense activity underway today to draft a new innovation agenda for the country. But it’s a big challenge. More than incremental improvement […]
Canada struggles to make little companies big
Canada has become better at taking innovative ideas from concept to commercial startups, but is failing at scaling those companies to become successful international companies, according to experts. “The end goal of innovation policy should be to … create globally competitive companies to compete on the basis of innovation,” said Micheál Kelly, dean of the […]
Making defence procurement part of innovation agenda has detractors and fans
The defence industry’s proposal to change the country’s procurement strategy to better encourage innovation is opposed by some industry analysts, though some experts say it could work. “A made-in-Canada defence industrial policy would help the government better connect and coordinate its existing suite of policies, programs, and tools to enhance innovation-led growth using defence procurement,” said Christyn […]
Innovation: a desire to make things better
OTTAWA—How can Canada set itself on the right path for fostering a strong research and innovation system? It’s a pressing question—one that occupies countless boardroom discussions and newspaper columns, and has given rise to the development of a new innovation agenda for this country and a review of federal funding for fundamental science. But even […]
Innovation: 10-03-2016
Innovation at the heart of Canadian agriculture
REGINA—Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains says he wants to make innovation a core Canadian value because it’s “the path to growth, the path that leads to a stronger middle class and higher quality jobs.” Canada’s agricultural equipment manufacturers have known this for years. In fact, innovation is at the heart of Canadian […]
Universities emerge as biggest lobbyists in August, according to registry
While students were enjoying their summer breaks last month, university administrators were busy lobbying the federal government on a wide range of issues, including science, aboriginal affairs, and immigration. The University of Alberta was the source of the most communication reports filed on the federal lobbyists registry in August with 25. Second was the University […]
