As one of the world’s leading food producers, Canada has a lot at stake in how it manages research and innovation in this sector. This year’s annual meeting of the Agri-food Innovation Council covered the many points of consensus and debate.
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Neutrons — more specifically, useful beams of them — have become a scarce economic and scientific commodity in Canada. A newly formed organization intends to restore this valuable resource for research and innovation.
The Short Report – November 9, 2022: Feds and Alberta invest $461M in hydrogen plant; new cybersecurity task force; Canada in top 15 “talent competitive” countries, open science awards, and more
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Canada’s got talent — and employers can find it
Innovative hiring practices make the most of a diverse work force, by helping employers look at their needs — and potential job candidates — in new ways.
Billion Dollar Babies: BioVectra does pharma’s heavy lifting
When pharmaceutical companies are ready to ramp up the output of their products, they turn to BioVectra.
Mining feels public love, and the market pressure
Canadians support the environmentally positive potential of the country’s mining sector. According to the Mining Association of Canada, governments need to catch up with this public sentiment.
Treasuring talent, and spending accordingly
As attractive as many Canadians believe their country to be, much more has to be done to make it look that way to the skilled individuals whose contributions should make Canada even more attractive.
The Short Report – November 2, 2022: National Women’s Health Research Initiative; Ted Rogers Centre for Health Research receives $90 million; Canadian VC funding declines; Gairdner Awards; and more
The Short Report – November 2, 2022: National Women’s Health Research Initiative launched; Ted Rogers Centre for Health Research receives $90 million; VC funding declines across Canadian ecosystems; Gairdner Award winners feted; and more
After helping species win against human encroachment, a big win for a biologist
Small-scale conservation efforts can have a major impact on species, says biologist Lenore Fahrig. Her own steady efforts in this field have met with one of the country’s highest honours.
Managing a growing market in space
Maritime Launch Services may just be breaking ground on its Nova Scotia spaceport, but has its future flight plans well in hand.
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