Liberals must prioritize growing research and development sector

Canadian innovators' apparent preference for filing patents in the United States over Canada shows a disconnect between labs and the marketplace in this country.

Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has taken over the science portfolio for his party. He argues the government should find a way to get more private money into research and development in Canada. Photograph courtesy of the office of Matt Jeneroux

Opinion

September 20, 2017

As the Conservative shadow minister for science, I think it’s important to recognize that we have some of the best and brightest minds in research labs across Canada. To support our researchers, the federal government must continue to foster an environment where their ideas can be used to improve ...

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