Opinion: Pandemic has shown investment in innovation key to our future
Article content The devastating and far-reaching global impacts resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic represent a once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity — an opportunity we cannot afford to overlook. It has caused many of us to re-evaluate our priorities and make permanent lifestyle changes. Similarly, governments had to make policy changes, often with great controversy. Innovation policy is one area that Canadians must take a long hard look at where it has been and where it needs to go. 1. Public investments need to be strategic and prioritized. The first strategic priority is to protect t...
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