Canada and Europe can offer a united front for digital sovereignty
VivaTech’s decision to spotlight Canada at this year’s forum is more than symbolic. It affirms the growing convergence in approaches to digital innovation.
Minister Solomon a chance to regain our spot as a global AI leader
This is Canada’s AI moment. The creation of a dedicated minister is a strong signal, but follow-through will determine whether it’s remembered as a symbolic gesture or a catalyst for change.
Canada can be an agriculture powerhouse if we meet the moment
While the country invests significantly in innovation, it lags in translating those inputs into tangible, high-quality outputs.
Is Canada keeping pace with agricultural innovation?
Climate change, labour shortages, and an ever-increasing global demand for food require creative solutions that transcend traditional farming methods.
Renewed resolve: commit to DEI principles to advance health equity
Education and research institutions must take a strong stand against anti-Black racism, and work tirelessly to eliminate its effects on Canadians.
Why retaliatory tariffs could cost lives and what we should do instead
For Canada’s life sciences sector, the stakes are even higher in the trade war with the U.S.—both livelihoods and lives are at risk.
Seizing the moment to grow Canada’s biomedical research enterprise as the U.S. falters
This opportunity to attract top health research talent to Canada will not last long.
Science under pressure: a call to action
American budget cuts, layoffs, and censorship on its science community are likely to have repercussions in Canada, but they also present opportunities to strengthen our research and innovation system.
Electrify everything!
We must combine our newly energized national pride in reforming our economy to be more self-reliant and self-sufficient with massively increasing our climate ambition.
A decade later: did the Liberals deliver on science?
While funding injections are welcome, they don’t guarantee that research will remain free from political influence.
