Industry Canada’s annual plan projects $3.9-billion boost to budget by 2027-28
The largest increase is tied to what the department categorized as ‘companies, investment, and growth’ with the budget growing from $3.2-billion in 2024-25 to nearly $7.7-billion by 2027-28.
Carney still has to tell us what kind of economy he’s trying to create
What we need from the Carney government is a clear strategy to build up investments by the public and private sectors in the economy of the future, one based on increased investment in intangible assets and one where a large share of these assets is owned and controlled by Canadian corporations.
Canada needs a real digital sovereignty strategy—not half measures
Digital sovereignty is not an abstract debate. It is about control over our economy, our democracy, and our future prosperity.
Not investing in social innovation is holding back our economy
This lack of structured investment weakens our communities and costs Canada billions of dollars each year. While other countries invest heavily in this field, Canada continues to lag behind.
Why Canada must lead on AI in higher education now
In an era where the country’s future will be predicated on a strong and globally reputable post-secondary education system, Canada can combine pragmatic guardrails with the tools and talent to lead.
From aid to advantage: re-imagining Canada–Africa relations
Canada must shift its mindset from donor to long-term partner, and from symbolic gestures to strategic co-investment.
Canada, Europe, and NATO: a renewed commitment to shared security
Whether it is supporting Ukraine, reinforcing NATO’s northern flank, or building the tools to defend sovereignty in the Arctic, Canada is showing it will lead by example.
Any new industrial strategy must be an innovation strategy
Canada’s capacity for technological progress and scaling the industries of the future will be critical for our future growth prospects and much-needed gains in productivity.
Innovation put Canada ahead in AI; adoption will decide who benefits
When entrepreneurs have the tools and training to adopt AI in a way that is values-aligned, more businesses can grow, hire, and innovate. Equity and productivity move together.
AI literacy as a Canadian policy imperative
If Canada does not embed AI skills in education, our workforce risks becoming dependent consumers of global technologies rather than leaders in shaping them.
