Canada's Innovation Agenda
Canada: A Nation of Innovators
Canada's Innovation Agenda
We’re committed to making Canada a global innovation leader—
and we want to hear from you!
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Our creativity and resourcefulness define us. Innovation is a Canadian value. It's in our nature, and now more than ever, it will create jobs, drive growth and improve the lives of all Canadians. It's how we make our living, compete and provide solutions to the world.
We have the talent, the drive, the dedication and the opportunity to succeed. So, what's next?
Six areas for action. One way forward.
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We and the innovation leaders want to hear ideas from you
on how to take action in six areas.
To foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, build skills to embrace global changes, leverage Canada's diversity and attract top global talent. To do so, we're asking for your ideas:
How can Canada become the best country in attracting and developing talent?
How do we work together to equip youth with the right skills for the future economy?
What more can be done to cement Canada's place as a leader in social entrepreneurship?
To support world-class research excellence from fundamental to applied science. To do so, we've launched a review of federal support for fundamental science. And now, we're asking for your ideas:
How can colleges play a larger role in the innovation ecosystem?
How can we increase demand for science, technology, engineering and math graduates?
How do we make best use of our science and research strengths?
To build super clusters for business innovation and global reach, from idea generation to value creation. To do so, we're asking for your ideas:
What is the right model for made-in-Canada innovation clusters led by businesses?
What are the barriers to Canadian participation in global supply chains?
How can businesses, institutions and governments attract talent and investment?
To develop start-ups and scale innovative, high-impact small, medium and large firms, growing the next generation of job-creating global companies. To do so, we're asking for your ideas:
How can Canada support the scale-up of innovative companies?
Which market-based approaches encourage adoption of clean technologies?
What more can be done to increase business enterprise R&D (BERD) spending?
To harness the digital economy across sectors to encourage digital adoption and strengthen competitiveness. To do so, we're asking for your ideas:
What do we need from our digital infrastructure? How fast can we transition?
What are innovative ways to develop stronger digital skills among Canadians?
To enhance and align agile marketplace regulations and standards, and enable market access so Canadian businesses can thrive globally. To do so, we're asking for your ideas:
How can regulations be designed to promote innovation across key sectors?
What new approaches could be explored to improve government services to businesses?
Adapt
Our commitment: Openness and transparency
- We will make clear what Canadians have told us.
- We will listen to ideas and reflect on what we've heard.
- We will set clear objectives.
Grow
Our commitment: Deliver, measure and grow
- We will take bold, new measures.
- We will measure progress against our objectives.
- We will adapt as required to grow our economy and see Canada take its place as a world leader in innovation.
- Tab 1: Minister of Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada
- Tab 2: Minister of Science
- Tab 3: Minister of Tourism
Canada needs a bold, coordinated strategy on innovation that delivers results for all Canadians.
We need to move forward with fresh ideas and a joint action plan that will make innovation a national priority and put Canada on a firm path to long-term economic growth.
Investing in science is the first step on a path that leads to a strong innovation culture in Canada.
By supporting world-class research excellence, our Government is demonstrating the value it places in science and our scientists.
The Innovation Agenda will help position Canada as a leader in innovation.
I am proud to be part of this exciting opportunity for our country, which will greatly benefit small businesses, and I encourage all Canadian entrepreneurs to participate in this movement toward a more innovative country.
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