Why global standards necessary in field of artificial intelligence
This era is plagued with clichés about supporting our entrepreneurial ecosystems, elevating success, and harnessing local talent so they can exceed on the world stage. But what does this all mean? How do we translate these ambitious statements into action that will result in our local companies becoming leaders in the global marketplace? The answer is standards. […]
Industry players call for regulatory tweaks as empty shelves harsh retailers’ buzz
Some industry experts say the Canadian government’s legal pot regime can be tweaked to help address immediate supply concerns, but the federal minister in charge of overseeing the regulatory system said a national cannabis supply shortage isn’t to blame for unstocked retail shelves in parts of Canada. In an email interview with The Hill Times, […]
Weed or feed? A Canadian food security issue
In December, the University of Guelph and Dalhousie University released the 9th edition of Canada’s Food Price Report, and while the report paints a generally rosy picture of 2019 food prices, partly due to decreasing meat prices and small increases across most food categories, a sobering statistic from the report was that overall food prices are expected to increase by 1.5 to […]
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USMCA IP provisions make for uneven playing field for Canadian, U.S. farmers
Farmers in North America generally did well in the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). But there is one nasty surprise buried in the agreement that should unite all Canadian farmers—intellectual property rules that prevent circumvention of digital locks on electronics including sophisticated farm equipment like tractors and combines that will apply to Canadian, but not to […]
Canada’s agriculture system on the cusp of a circular revolution
The Canadian agri-food system is one of our best-kept secrets. It is one of our largest employers and is responsible for tens of billions of dollars in exports. It is an engine of economic growth and it means most Canadians spend only 10 per cent of their income on food. The food system also is […]
Canadian science needs non-partisan alliances to weather political winds of change
Today, Canada’s scientific community and its supporting bureaucracies seem to feel the political sun is shining on them. But political seasons change. What happens if political clouds and cold winds return? For politicians, civil servants, and scientists who emerged from the recent Canadian Science Policy Conference (CSPC) held Nov. 7 to 9 in Ottawa, one […]
Canada’s natural advantage drives prosperity in energy sector
The world is in the midst of something that has only happened a few times in history—a fundamental shift in the types of energy that drive our societies. The effects of climate change are making Canadians re-think how we power our factories, heat our homes and fuel our vehicles. That includes doing more with less, […]
Astronaut Saint-Jacques will be busy on his six-month ISS stay, says CSA head Sylvain Laporte
While astronaut David Saint-Jacques makes himself at home on the International Space Station, he will also be helping to contribute to life sciences experiments that will continue to have an impact long after he’s returned back to Earth, says Sylvain Laporte, the president of the Canadian Space Agency. Mr. Saint-Jacques will launch into space on […]
Lost in Space? Sector awaits long-promised national strategy as delays continue
As the Canadian space sector eagerly awaits a promised and overdue national strategy from Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains, stakeholders say they’re looking to the federal government for certainty on future funding and a firm commitment to re-establish Canada’s reputation as a key contributor on the global stage. The Trudeau Liberal government, as with past governments, […]
