The Canada Infrastructure Bank’s growth plan: taking action to invest in new infrastructure
More than ever, Canada needs growth to create jobs, generate economic opportunities, and ensure a sustainable transition to a low-carbon, digital economy. The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) recently announced its $10-billion growth plan to invest in major infrastructure initiatives to help achieve these goals. Over the next 36 months, the CIB will invest in projects […]
Reigniting the Canadian economy: the crucial role of technology in a time of monumental change
Looking back, COVID-19 has made the world of just a few months ago seem like a distant memory. Looking forward, it is very easy to be overwhelmed by what seems like a never-ending sea of uncertainty. The impact of disruptions to the Canadian economy will likely be felt for years to come as our governments […]
Investing in 5G is key to reducing Canada’s carbon footprint
While Canadians remain focused on the challenges of COVID-19, we must not forget the formidable threat of climate change. Without meaningful action, climate change is expected to cause significant, long-term, and potentially irreversible damage to the environment, the economy, and our way of life. While Canada has made progress toward achieving its climate-action goals, meeting […]
It’s time to bridge our country’s great digital divide
If you’re of a certain age, chances are you’ll never forget the screeching symphony of sounds your computer once had to perform just to get online. Today, dial-up internet is a relic of the 90s for most—something many reminisce and chuckle about. However, for many rural Canadians, particularly farmers, lack of broadband internet is still […]
Empowering Canada’s world-class, innovative ports to help spur a strong, sustainable economic recovery
If you started your day with a coffee, turned on your computer to check your emails before joining your first Zoom meeting, or made a call on your mobile phone today, you can thank a Canada Port Authority for helping to make your day a little easier. And lately, Canada’s Port Authorities have also played […]
Biotechnology Policy Briefing
The internet: where ‘globalist’ is an insult
KAMOURASKA, QUE.—Last week, I wrote about the internet and its failings. While I am loath to be like the old man in the bar who prattles on and says, “And another thing!” I thought I would expand on this troublesome topic. I mentioned I had interviewed a man in Leduc, Alta., who is campaigning […]
Time for a bold changes to foster innovation
TORONTO—Much of the speculation over the forthcoming Throne Speech suggests the Trudeau government plans a significant focus on social policy. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his new Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, are said to be of one mind on this. We should aim for a fairer and more inclusive economy, with greater opportunity for all, […]
Why Canada can’t afford to lose a generation of top talent
The road from recovery to prosperity will be hard and may be long, but it cannot be done without the emerging generation of top talent coming out of Canada’s post-secondary institutions. This is especially true when we consider the young innovators who, in normal times, infuse high-potential enterprises with new knowledge and fresh ideas. These […]
Contact-tracing app faces big technological problems in urban environments, studies say
A pair of research studies from June suggest there could be serious flaws in the COVID-19 exposure notification app promoted by Canada’s federal government. COVID Alert has been out for nearly one month and has been downloaded by some two million Canadians, according to a spokesperson for the Canadian Digital Service. The app, which is based […]
