Liberals focusing on ‘lifelong learning’ to develop more innovative workforce: Bains

'Innovation is really important because it’s about being open to people, it’s about being open to ideas, open to trade and investment,' says Bains.

Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Navdeep Bains says the Liberal government is making significant investments to ensure Canadians have the necessary skills to secure employment in a rapidly evolving economy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI

February 8, 2017

It almost goes without saying: Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) is a busy man. As Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development, the veteran Liberal MP is responsible for overseeing the expansive swath of government programs designed to help Canadian businesses grow and succeed....

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