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Canada’s innovation economy is constrained by a “fragmented, inconsistent capital landscape” preventing startups from scaling; Canadian business leaders call on Ottawa to modernize Canada’s financial and payments structure “immediately;” “intermediary institutions” driving innovation in mid-sized regions of Ontario; Canada now has a chance to design AI governance “from the ground up;” and more.

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Universities need to prioritize partnerships with industry over tech transfers; a trade “deal” with the U.S. that includes so-called less severe tariffs would have profound negative impacts; align strategic, local workforce development with Canada’s major projects; scientific integrity in Canada and the U.S. is eroding; advice for improving U.K.'s innovation economy is applicable in Canada; and more.

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Canada is becoming “digitally subservient” to the United States; U.S. crypto bill: A “Trojan Horse” for digital land seizure?; Ottawa needs to consult with industry prior to upcoming review of Canada-United States-Mexico agreement; federal government’s Emissions Reduction Plan will slow Canada’s long-term economic growth; policy responses to climate change need a “smarter, more balanced approach;” and more.

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Canada needs to leverage its energy and other natural resources for strategic global advantage; time is right for the federal government to build a stronger research ecosystem; Canada’s life sciences industry needs more support from Canadian investors; Canadian businesses lag global peers in AI maturity; developing beneficial quantum innovations will depend on strategic innovation; and more.

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Canada is a global leader in AI research and talent but needs more AI adoption by industry; Canada’s foreign affairs department no longer has the stature and influence it once enjoyed; proposed cap on oil and gas industry emissions has high economic and security costs; being a “modern superpower” doesn’t mean building new fossil fuel infrastructure; federal government subsidies for private businesses are no longer tenable;, and more.

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Three-quarters of Canadians support “fast-tracking” major projects but not at the expense of bypassing environmental reviews; extreme rise in policy uncertainty is taking a toll on business and consumer confidence; Ottawa lacks whole-of-government insight and tools to determine “best value” in procurement; Western Canada is well positioned to become a powerhouse in critical minerals-battery production value chain; and more.

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Privacy Commissioner lacks the power to fine offending companies; Canada needs a national strategy to commercialize the space sector; Ottawa is lagging on a national climate adaptation strategy, sustainable development and integrated ocean management; unravelling the mystery of Canada’s voluntary carbon market; benefits to Canada’s economy from universal health care are becoming more important; and more.

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G7 critical minerals strategy; business leaders need to press Ottawa to invest more in defence tech startups; Canada requires $30 billion in investment over the next 15 years to realize its critical minerals potential; Canada's mining industry needs 21st century data; scaling up tech firms in value-added resources can boost productivity; AI will open the door to the labour market rather than lead to mass unemployment; and more.

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Business leaders urge Mark Carney to launch the Canada Trade Infrastructure Plan; Competition Bureau releases final guidelines on “green-washing” provisions; Canada needs a “bold, coordinated industry strategy;" Canada should trade fast-track approval for research projects for developers’ contributions to a new innovation fund; federal spending on science and technology has increased but is expected to decline; and more.