If you’ve ever perused a government news release or seen a political funding announcement, you probably heard a politician talk about investing. Whether it’s roads or schools, elder care or environmental protection, politicians almost never talk about government spending anymore — instead, it’s government investments. The money is all invested in approximately the same way that […]
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Council of Canadian Innovators Sounds The Alarm On B.C.’s PNP Tech Stream
It can be hard to feel like immigration should be a top priority right now, as we’re still mostly unable to travel, and the Canada-U.S. border is still closed to non-essential travel. But the fact is, the great reopening is right around the corner, and with the pilot of the dedicated tech talent stream of […]
A Vancouver Entrepreneur’s Reaction To The 2021 Federal Budget
Yesterday the federal government released their Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience. With plan to finish the fight against COVID-19 and ensure a robust economic recovery that brings all Canadians along, the government put forward multiple tech-focused proposals spanning life sciences, small businesses, artificial intelligence, quantum computing and climate solutions. Luckily […]
B.C.’s Innovators Need A Post-pandemic Prosperity Strategy
Today’s budget in British Columbia reflects a province that is still focused on fighting COVID-19 and carrying citizens and businesses through the worst of the crisis. While the government’s efforts to help people weather the pandemic are critical, we were hoping to see a larger, more clearly defined vision for post-pandemic prosperity and economic recovery. […]
Council of Canadian Innovators Expands Nationwide, Adds B.C. Representation
The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is expanding nationwide with the addition of government relations experts in Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia, to supplement their existing focus on federal public policy regarding innovation. CCI is a national business council representing more than 130 of Canada’s fastest growing companies in the innovation economy, including leading firms […]