Provincial differences seen as innovation hurdle

For startups and companies that push innovation, the provincial differences in financial regulations can be a hindrance.

If Finance Minister Bill Morneau could lead an effort toward a national financial regulatory regime, it would be easier for a startup companies to do business across Canada, says James Brander from the University of British Columbia.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY DENIS CALNAN

October 3, 2016

Canada’s success in innovation could improve if it had uniform policies across the country, rather than provincial variations that can make it difficult for startups to succeed across the country, say industry experts. For startups and companies that push innovation, the provincial differences i...

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