AI regulation in Canada is moving forward. Here’s what needs to come next
Rather than stifling innovation, effective AI regulation can unlock even greater potential while ensuring that citizens remain protected from the risks posed by rapidly advancing technologies.
Copyright is king in the battle for Canadian content
It is through their ownership of intellectual property that Canadians companies can prosper, grow, and take risks while funding new opportunities.
Right to repair provisions must take the automotive sector into account
Automakers will continue to control the terms through which independent auto repair shops access necessary data unless there is an intervention by the federal government.
Improving economic gain of intellectual property must be a priority for new Canada Innovation Corporation, say experts
The Canadian Innovation Corporation, a new Crown corporation to be led by the private sector, is expected to begin operations later this year.
Investment Canada not serving the country’s best interests
There are two big issues here: Investment Canada’s lack of transparency, and the loss of young domestic firms scooped up by foreign multinationals thanks to takeover review threshold limits that are too high. The House Industry Committee has a chance to push for change. But will it?
A case for lifting Canadian researchers out of poverty
Underfunding Canada’s best and brightest at the start of their scientific careers may force many to either drop out of their studies, or leave Canada.
Opportunities ahead for innovation in a world transformed by COVID-19
Advancements in technology and globalization, combined with shifting demographic and socio-economic trends, are rapidly evolving the working environment.
Investing in highly qualified talent to grow Canada’s economy
Canada needs to do more to help people attain graduate-level degrees and to support the university research enterprise as the backbone of talent development.
The foundations of human knowledge and experience are right here at home
Canada has an opportunity to be much better prepared now than it was when COVID-19 first emerged.
Graduate students are the lifeblood of research and innovation in Canada
Current inflationary pressures have made it virtually impossible for some of our most talented students to undertake graduate training in Canada.
