Industry and Innovation
To succeed in today’s global economy, Canada needs a strategy that brings ideas to life and enhances the country’s competitive advantages.
Industry is an essential partner in unlocking the potential of new technologies, ensuring high regulatory standards, and building prosperity for all Canadians.
Areas of focus include:
Regulation
Simplifying the regulatory environment for citizens and businesses with the goal of making Canada the most efficiently regulated country on earth.
Digital Economy and Cybersecurity
Developing policies that capture the job-creating benefits of the digital economy while safeguarding the privacy of citizens and security of businesses.
Corporate and Public Governance
Promoting a high standard of ethical behaviour and corporate citizenship, and respect for the rule of law.
Growth, innovation and the organization of science policy in Canada
On the same day that the United States marked the 60th anniversary of President Kennedy’s historic moonshot speech delivered at Rice University, Robert Asselin published a paper for the Public Policy Forum on growth, innovation and science policy in Canada.
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Bringing innovative advanced telecommunications to market
Jeffrey Maddox believes that Canada can become a leader in information and communications technology (ICT) and cyber security innovation. He shares his perspective in Nokia’s announcement that it has selected Ottawa as the location of its new world-leading sustainable research and development hub.
