We must ensure that innovation leaves no Canadian behind

By transforming existing systems and investing in scientific research to fuel innovation, we have the power to solve a number of structural issues with just a handful of creative solutions.

This is the time to harness the potential of technology to provide better and more efficient services to rural residents. Telemedicine/remote health holds great promise for health service delivery in rural areas where access is a significant challenge, resulting in poorer health outcomes for rural residents, write Annamie Paul and Marta Cabral. Pexels photograph by Anna Shvets

Opinion

BY GREEN PARTY LEADER ANNAMIE PAUL, MARTA CABRAL

February 17, 2021

As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. For instance, back at the beginning of the pandemic, we never imagined that the world would produce several effective COVID-19 vaccines in less than a year. Whether it is telemedicine, vaccines, rapid tests, or automation, the urgent needs as...

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