Canada needs to better champion its innovative industries

Taxpayer money is being funnelled to certain private corporations while other businesses struggle. At the same time, we’re failing to properly promote some of our most potential-filled industries, like aerospace.

Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains sidesteps questions about the timeline of Canada's space strategy, except to say the government hopes to publish it 'as soon as possible,' writes Matt Jeneroux, shadow critic for innovation. The Hill Times file photo by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY MATT JENEROUX

August 1, 2018

Canada is home to a highly innovative and reputable aerospace industry. This is an industry that developed the Canadarm, develops aircraft used around the world, and designs innovative technologies that are used worldwide. The...

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