Government-struck business panel recommends major changes to feds’ innovation policy

The tables, composed of dozens of industry representatives, recommended more emphasis on scaling-up firms through an 'Own the podium'-style funding program, cutting red tape, and establishing new networks between businesses and investors.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaking at an event promoting Canada's innovation and science programs with popular scientist Bill Nye, pictured March 6, 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JOLSON LIM

October 1, 2018

A government-assembled panel composed of six advisory groups filled with dozens of industry representatives is urging the Trudeau Liberals to enact sweeping changes to the federal government’s innovation policies in order to help capital-thirsty firms in an increasin...

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