Canada at risk of both freshwater and brain drain as thirst for tech grows: AquaAction president
An American threat assessment identified global water security and climate-related disasters like drought as an increasing risk to its national security interests, and Canada needs to catch up, says AquaAction’s Soula Chronopoulos.
Chief science advisers and why they matter
Good science advice is not about trying to make everyone think like a scientist. Rather, it’s about maintaining a trusted, ongoing, and open dialogue with the wider public and the polity.
Canadian creators cheer CRTC contribution decision as streamers warn ‘discriminatory tax’ will lead to higher prices
As part of its Online Streaming Act plan, the CRTC ruled that online streamers making more than $25M in domestic revenue must give five per cent to Canadian media funds.
Canada can do better than just being a branch-plant economy
We need to be more innovative. But innovation takes place in companies, and if you don’t have them, you don’t have the innovation. That’s our key challenge.
Immunotherapy a beacon of hope in Canada’s fight against cancer
The gap between treatment and cure underscores the dire need for innovative approaches in our health-care strategy.
Balancing the energy score card: asking the right questions, doing the research
With great minds and important natural resources, we can secure a better future for our country and the world.
Opposition to federal EV standard could cost $90-billion in health benefits
In addition to tackling climate change and improving health outcomes, the EV standard also delivers gains for business and the broader economy.
How technology can mitigate Canada’s food inflation crisis
The escalation of grocery prices and widespread supply chain challenges are both symptomatic of a food sector in desperate need of wholesale modernization.
Hi, definition: online streamers say the CRTC should prioritize new Cancon rules before talking money
The CRTC recently released its updated regulatory plan for the Online Streaming Act, extending its timeline for implementation by a year until the end of 2025, with consultations continuing until 2026.
A North American approach to artificial intelligence requires a shift in Canada
It only makes sense to have aligned approaches and regulations for a tool that can strengthen our economic fabric.
