Communitech CEO & President Chris Albinson explains the vision and implications of his organization’s “Team True North” strategy.
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Clusters’ last stand: regionalism and red tape lost the battle for innovation
The federal government failed to implement the key objective of Canada’s superclusters and needs to overhaul how their performance is evaluated, innovation policy experts say.
Raring to go: a foundry for the future
As Canada makes its first foray into the global rare earth market, Saskatchewan is constructing a state-of-the-art foundry to process these elements
Tapping the earth: Nunavut weighs geothermal options
Energy producers in Nunavut are studying the potential for tapping geothermal energy as an alternative to their current dependence on diesel fueled generators.
The Short Report – September 7, 2022: A boost for B.C. & Alberta’s patient-oriented research units; moving towards a national flood insurance program, Suzanne Fortier retires from McGill, and more.
B.C. and Alberta’s SPOR units secure additional funding; a federal task force releases its analysis of flood insurance solutions, Dr. Suzanne Fortier’s tenure at McGill draws to a close, and more.
Reaping what we sow — major shifts continue in Canadian agriculture
The 2021 Census of Agriculture revealed major changes in the structure of Canada’s agricultural sector, reflecting fundamental shifts that are expected to continue.
BC fisheries research lands additional funding
The BC and federal governments have more than doubled their earlier commitment to research projects aimed at re-building West Coast salmon stocks, which have remained depleted for many years.
Q&A: Mona Nemer on the future of science advice in Canada
At the beginning of her third term as Canada’s Chief Science Advisor, Dr. Mona Nemer reflects on the role her office has played during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as new directions where she would like to take her renewed mandate.
The Short Report – August 31, 2022: A boost for NRC research initiatives; Spaceport Nova Scotia gets an all-clear for construction, Ottawa launches the Net-Zero Challenge, and more.
The National Research Council invests more than $19 million to advance its research priorities; Maritime Launch Services obtains approval to start constructing Canada’s first commercial spaceport, the Cement Association of Canada signs up for the Net-Zero Challenge, and more.
Canada urged to “go deep” on geothermal energy
“Ultra-deep” geothermal could supply all of Canada with clean electricity and heat hundreds of times over, but proponents see governments and the private sector ignoring this energy source.
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