Understanding IP and data key skills for leaders in the intangible economy
Generating and protecting data and intellectual property (IP) are critical to business success in today’s innovation and data-driven economy. Today, more than 90 per cent of the value of the S&P 500 is intangible assets. Increasingly then, company value rests in IP and other intangible assets rather than in tangibles like real estate or machinery […]
Innovation
Whither science in the Canadian ministry?
With the elimination of the standalone science minister in the Trudeau administration, some in the research community have expressed concern that this has downgraded the future of science and its clout within government. But it is worth remembering that science and its constituency have always had continuous partial attention in the cabinet. Almost half a […]
Privacy and data should be a top priority for ‘energetic’ Innovation Minister Bains, say experts
Tackling privacy and data issues should be a key priority for Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister Navdeep Bains as the Liberal government seeks to demonstrate how the newly rejigged department can help individual Canadians, say lobbyists, former departmental officials, and policy experts. But some experts are questioning what role Mr. Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) and the […]
The CRTC, wireless prices and MVNOs: an explainer
OTTAWA—In a week’s time, a panel of CRTC commissioners will meet in a windowless room in Gatineau, Que., to hear from the country’s biggest telecom companies, small and aspiring players, and advocates about how to improve Canada’s wireless market. The most contentious issue of the two-week hearing, and one that the various sides have been […]
Evidence shows Huawei should be allowed a role
TORONTO—If Canada is to take the next big step in the digital economy—moving to the world of ultra, high-speed communications—the Trudeau government must soon decide whether the Chinese telecommunications giant, Huawei, should be allowed to participate. The evidence says Huawei should be allowed a role. Canada has been reviewing its position for some time. In […]
Innovation, security will decide if 2020 is a year of fear or hope
There has been considerable speculation recently as to what life may be like for Canadians as we head into 2020, and beyond. Amplified by the perceptual effects of a turning decade, a palpable amount of political turmoil in world capitals, and incessant threats to our personal information, many are feeling uneasy. To better theorize about […]
Senator Brazeau calls on Senate to study mental health needs of Indigenous peoples, men and boys
PARLIAMENT HILL—Have you or do know anyone who has dealt with mental health issues or suicidal thoughts? I have. I survived two suicide attempts and suffer from mental health issues. To make a long story short, I lived through this because I was afraid and ashamed to ask for help. I’m #BrokenNoMore and that is why I’m reaching […]
‘Still a mess, still needs a lot of work’: Shared Services Canada gets new master under digital government minister
With the responsibility for Shared Services Canada now squarely under Minister of Digital Government Joyce Murray, PIPSC president Debi Daviau says the move seems like “a natural progression towards trying to get a handle on the government of Canada’s IT systems, which everybody knows could really use the attention.” “From my perspective, overall what Shared […]
Leave politics out of decision about Huawei’s 5G future in Canada
For some time, I have noticed that Huawei’s 5G has been a hot topic of discussion in Canadian media recently. There are different opinions across Canada about whether Huawei should be allowed to participate in Canada’s 5G network construction or not. In my opinion, 5G development, utilization, and co-operation should not be politicized. Huawei is […]
