B.C has committed to work with Ottawa, local governments and Indigenous groups to attract investment and simplify multi-jurisdictional regulatory approval processes needed to accelerate a hydrogen fuel economy.
Person: John Horgan
Economist Mariana Mazzucato makes new recommendations for B.C. innovation policy at Globe Forum conference
British Columbia must combine economic strategies with societal and social concerns to build a more inclusive economy, said Mariana Mazzucato, the head of a world-famous team at University College London that advised the provincial government on its recovery plan.
B.C. economic recovery plan outlines new missions but contains few tangible measures
B.C.’s new economic recovery plan, developed in consultation with a world-famous team of economists, outlined the province’s new goals but provided scant details on implementation and no measurable benchmarks for success.
Ottawa, B.C. and Shell invest $105 million in new low-carbon innovation centre
Critics say the plan to expand carbon-capture and storage will extend Canada’s dependence on fossil fuels.
Canada’s new approach to Indigenous research offers a model to industry
The Canada Research Coordinating Committee’s new Indigenous research strategy strives to follow a path of respect, representation, and recognition of Indigenous leadership. Industry would be wise to follow.
BC invests $125M in tech, innovation opportunities
The provincial government of British Columbia is investing more than $125.1 million in the next three years to support its technology and innovation sectors, primarily through talent development for research, entrepreneurship and job opportunities. The biggest investment — at $102.6 million through the BC Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF) — will support 75 post-secondary research projects.…