Don’t overlook productivity in bid to return resilience to Western Canada’s supply chains
Addressing inefficiencies, improving productivity, and strengthening resilience are not just sectoral goals—they are national imperatives.
Canada cannot seem to get innovation right
Canada’s economy lags well behind the U.S., with per capita income dropping sharply. Many bright scientists and entrepreneurs leave for better commercial and professional prospect south of the border.
Revamping our innovation strategy to support Indigenous innovation
To build a truly inclusive national innovation strategy, we must tailor programs to Indigenous values, expand access to capital, prioritize Indigenous women innovators and Indigenous communities, and amplify success stories.
How robotics can solve the labour shortage
By combining human ingenuity with advanced tech, Canada can build faster, safer, and more efficiently while creating opportunities for workers to thrive in a modern, tech-driven industry.
It’s time for Big Canada-thinking and Big Canada-action
We have to build a new economy, one that—through innovation and productivity—will enable us to diversify our economy, create good jobs, and generate the wealth to sustain a high quality of life.
Innovation sector under tariff war needs more protection and diversified trade partners, says business advocates
The federal government is closely monitoring the situation surrounding potential U.S. tariffs and ‘stands ready to have a robust response if needed,’ says the innovation minster’s office.
Canada’s next innovation strategy needs to prioritize export diversity, startups, and defence
In the next wave of bold innovation initiatives, the government needs to narrow its priorities, focus on getting results, and place good implementation at the strategy’s centre.
Moving from inputs to outcomes: reimagining Canada’s innovation strategy
With an election looming, federal parties must recognize the importance of innovation, but more of the same won’t work.
The hidden skills gap in Canada’s innovation strategy
Why technical infrastructure and digital literacy aren’t enough to solve our innovation paradox.
Canadian economic nationalism in the Trump era: what could possibly go wrong?
To boost innovation, Canada must think like a ‘big, small country’ rather than a ‘small, big country.’
