Submissions to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) in advance of Budget 2019 seek better R&D tax credits, more space investments, and a bigger Strategic Innovation Fund, among other things.
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Canada’s automotive R&D ‘surging,’ despite GM’s Oshawa plant closing
Automotive R&D and innovation is growing in the Toronto-Waterloo technology corridor, despite General Motors Oshawa assembly plant closing.
Notables – December 05, 2018
By Craig Bamford Munk School and Mowat Centre publish report on social innovation Welcome to Notables for December 5th, 2018! First this week: social innovation. With the announcement of the massive new funding for social innovation by the Federal Government, a variety of social innovation-focused organizations, especially those focused on social entrepreneurship and social policy,…
CIFAR unveils first cohort of AI chairs at Pan-Canadian AI Strategy annual meeting
The first Pan-Canadian AI Strategy annual meeting (AICan) convened in Montreal on December 3 to announce its initial cohort of 29 Canada CIFAR Artificial Intelligence (CCAI) Chairs.
NRC launches fresh approach to collaboration with new microfluidics hub at UofT
Canada’s National Research Council has partnered with the University of Toronto to launch an innovation hub for the rapidly advancing field of microfluidics, called the Centre for Research and Applications in Fluidic Technologies (CRAFT).
Notables – November 28, 2018
By Craig Bamford StatsCan study suggests more businesses are embracing innovation Welcome to Notables for November 28, 2018! First this week: StatsCan’s take on Canadian innovation. Late last month, Statistics Canada (StatsCan) published a comprehensive survey of innovation and business strategy between 2015 and 2017. As innovation has been a key focus for both…
Canada takes note as Europe moves swiftly on open-access publishing
An international consortium of research funders is moving rapidly to transform academic publishing. Known as Coalition S, the group has approved a plan that requires full and immediate open access to research funded by national and European research councils and funding bodies, beginning January 1, 2020. Canada is not part of the consortium, but it could feel the impact.
Naylor recommends ‘Team Canada’ strategy to reach country’s full potential in science
Speaking on a panel at the 2018 Canadian Science Policy Conference in Ottawa, Naylor affirmed that the federal government, provinces and territories need to do a better job at coordinating research funding and priorities if Canada wants to make the most of its investments.
New Science Meets Parliament initiative brings researchers and policymakers into conversation
The Canadian Science Policy Centre launched a new networking initiative for politicians and researchers at its annual conference in Ottawa this year, called Science Meets Parliament. The aim of the pilot program is to foster awareness and understanding between lawmakers and scientists, and to cultivate better communication between the two.
Drones help drive diversification of Alberta’s economy
Calgary and Alberta are leading the country in developing and deploying drones, as a strategy to diversify the province’s economy, but the industry says more federal support is needed.
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