Feds can no longer ignore devastation from substance use in the North
Northern-specific data is necessary to ensure the federal government is not swayed by popular southern theories.
A new House committee re-energizes science and innovation policy debate in Canada
Not only has the committee been studying the challenges in this fast-moving, disruptive global world, but it has also been seeking to better grapple with how the government and the Canadian polity in general should better respond to next-generation public policy matters that will involve all of us.
Research & Innovation Policy Briefing
Investment in green technologies must include aerospace
Targeted federal investment is urgently needed to ensure that Canada’s aerospace sector can lead the way toward a sustainable aviation system and remain globally competitive.
Canada must seize its strategic advantage in the global genomics race
Canada’s position presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to harness long-term growth, low-carbon productivity, and a healthier future for Canadians.
Electric Vehicles
The U.S. is besting Canada on investing in research and it will have consequences
President Joe Biden’s historic investments in research will also make it increasingly difficult for Canada to attract top talent and keep those we already have here.
Canada built world-leading research institutes—now it’s letting them collapse
Finding solutions for humanity’s most-pressing issues, such as mitigating the effects of climate change or preventing future pandemics, will require decades of concerted effort.
Genomics can both grow and green Canada’s economy
Genomic technologies can help ensure Canada’s place as a leading source of the materials needed for a low-carbon economy.
It’s time to enable a globally competitive Canadian semiconductor ecosystem
A well-co-ordinated semiconductor ecosystem in Canada will help existing companies expand, new companies to be incubated, and thousands of Canadians be trained to work in high-paying jobs in a sector which will only continue to grow.
