What should be on Canada’s policy radar?
We need leaders who can see the bigger picture of how different systems fit together and do the unglamourous behind-the-scenes work to get us ready for the next challenges that will pop up on the radar.
Twitter may be ailing, but Mastodon is no remedy
Mastodon is fundamentally different from Twitter in that it’s a decentralized platform. And therein lies the problem: Mastodon is a gatekeeper’s paradise.
The tech party is over
For all the time that Elon Musk has been actively online, you’d think he’d remember the golden rule of social media: the internet always wins.
Will expanding Canada’s plutonium interests support the peaceful use of nuclear energy?
Small modular reactors are not going to solve these problems. On the contrary, adding plutonium separation to the Canadian nuclear industry’s repertoire will create a new global security risk and raise legitimate questions about Canada’s stated goal to be a leader in the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Innovative post-secondary solutions will help solve Canada’s tech-sector skills shortage
Canada is facing a digital skills shortage that, if left unaddressed, will present a major barrier to business growth across all sectors and industries. As corporate leaders continue facing difficulties recruiting and retaining tech talent, universities in Canada can play a vital role in leading the development and implementation of innovative post-secondary solutions that address […]
Uncertain economic times call for modernized federal SR&ED program, say lobbyists
Revised eligibility requirements and a simplified application process are among the big asks by advocates anticipating a review to modernize a major federal tax credit system supporting innovation. The Liberal government committed to undertaking a review of the government’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program in the 2022 federal budget released on April 7. […]
Innovation Policy Briefing
Countering the innovation brain drain
Steady access to skilled talent is an imperative for Canada, as is supporting local entrepreneurs and innovators. Despite inflationary pressures and a looming recession, the Canadian unemployment rate steadied at 5.2 per cent in September 2022. Many sectors continue to face labour shortages, and other factors like growing digital adoption, changing consumer trends, and demographic […]
Now is the time for Canada to lead in fostering global research collaborations that drive innovative solutions to grand challenges
Countries around the world clearly understand the close connection between strong research, development, and innovation efforts and national economic growth, prosperity, and competitiveness. The COVID-19 pandemic has also brought building domestic resilience to the forefront of many national agendas. At the same time, however, in the face of climate change, food insecurity, health crises, and […]
Health data is good medicine for an improved health system
In 2014, the federal government tasked Dr. David Naylor with identifying the five most promising areas of innovation in Canada with potential to sustainably reduce growth in health-care spending while improving quality and accessibility of care. One key theme from the report, Unleashing Innovation: Excellent Healthcare for Canada,was health data. Innovation in Canadian health care […]
