Cultivating growth: Canada’s bio-economy opportunity
The bio-economy offers a path to more productivity by leveraging our domestic resources, adopting innovative technologies and advanced manufacturing capabilities, and building strong, integrated supply and value chains here at home.
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.
Supporting Canadian entrepreneurs is critical
The main driver of economic growth and rising productivity is technological progress, much of which comes from ambitious entrepreneurs. Supporting them should be a priority.
Mission to Europa
Beneath the ice on one of Jupiter’s four big moons is at least as much liquid water as there is on Earth. Going there may answer one of life’s big questions: are we alone in the universe?
Inuktut becomes first Indigenous language spoken in Canada available on Google Translate
ITK President Natan Obed says the inclusion of Inuktut on the translation platform can empower Inuit to ‘interact more fully in the digital world.’
Feds’ purchasing power can push carbon removal innovation
We need governments to step in and use their procurement power to create a viable market, paving the way for more private buyers to do the same.
Feds’ plan for fish-farm transition no catch, say wild salmon, industry advocates
Despite opposing views on the ban, advocates for the industry and the First Nations who operate salmon farms agree the government’s draft transition plan is lacking.
Time is running out for Canada to harmonize copyright for all music creators
Every stream of income derived from copyrighted music is vital for music creators to piece together a livelihood.
