Moving from inputs to outcomes: reimagining Canada’s innovation strategy

With an election looming, federal parties must recognize the importance of innovation, but more of the same won’t work.

Innovation is a tool—not an end in and of itself—and not all innovation is good for the economy or society, writes Tom Goldsmith, founder and principal of Orbit Policy.Photograph courtesy of Gerd Altmann, Pixabay.com

Opinion

BY TOM GOLDSMITH

February 3, 2025

This country has long treated innovation as a supply-side issue within a siloed federal perspective. This must change to unlock Canada’s potential as an innovation leader, and to ensure our innovations address real challenges, enhancing our standard of living.

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