Canada’s banking sector must innovate or risk falling behind, say prestigious Donner Prize-winning authors
Following their Donner Prize win on May 15 for the best public policy book by a Canadian author, Patricia Meredith and James Darroch say their hope is for the banking industry to adapt to new payment technology especially to help small- and medium-sized businesses. The prestigious $50,000 prize is given annually to a book that helps widen […]
Duncan dishes on unmuzzling scientists, diversity around the research table, and data security
Coming off a so-called “science budget” that infused $4-billion into Canada’s science and research community and $2.8-billion to renew federal science labs, you could say it’s been a pretty good start to 2018 for Science Minister Kirsty Duncan. Federal departments will have a model policy on science integrity by the end of the year in […]
Artificial intelligence in health care: delivering on the potential
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the science of building and programming a machine that can imitate human cognition. Dramatic advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence are projected to generate trillions of dollars in economic growth globally in the next decade. While these technologies show incredible promise to improve patient care, we must consider our health system’s […]
Broadband internet is cornerstone of Canadian industry, economy, technology and education
As chair for the House Industry, Science and Technology Committee (INDU), I have had the chance to meet and hear from many promising and determined entrepreneurs, who inspire my own excitement for Canada’s innovative future. Despite their ambition and many successes, firms continue to face a critical gap in Canada’s current innovation scheme that limits […]
Bains says he’s taking action on innovation promises in 2018
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains has been busy in 2018. Last year’s budget included major investments in industry programs, and the four-term MP from Mississauga-Malton, Ont., has spent this year overseeing their implementation. That includes the Strategic Innovation Fund, a $1.26-billion pot of money meant to support “cutting edge” projects, the subject of a major lobbying […]
Delighted with 2018 budget, scientists eye funding for ‘open’ grant competitions as next step
The 2018 federal budget gave new hope to Canadian scientists, but they knew their job as advocates wasn’t done. “We were definitely pleased with the results. There was a lot of money there for science,” said Katie Gibbs, executive director of research advocacy group Evidence for Democracy. “But we are all realistic that there is still […]
Robotics, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence will improve lives of people with disabilities
Robotics, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence will both revolutionize several sector of activities and improve considerably the lives of Canadians, especially people with disabilities. In a report released in October 2017, the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology highlighted the potential benefits, and also challenges, of integrating these technologies into the health-care system. […]
Industry and academia react warmly to feds’ IP strategy, opposition MPs say it’s void of details
Industry groups and academics are giving a thumbs up to the Liberal government’s new intellectual property strategy, saying it brings much-needed changes to the country’s outdated patent landscape, but opposition MPs are skeptical the proposals meant to boost Canadian businesses will actually advance the country’s high-tech firms. “IP is one of those issues that it’s […]
Research, innovation sparking health-care revolution
Canada spends about $228-billion each year on health care, but the system still can’t keep up with demand. Despite the undeniable dedication, skill and hard work that physicians, surgeons, nurses and administrators put in, the fact remains that demand for health care is gradually exceeding supply. It’s time for a technological revolution—and we have the […]
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