Canada’s research advantage depends on what happens after discovery

We need to get better at turning ideas into impact without weakening the fundamental research that makes those discoveries possible in the first place.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, and Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu attend a press conference on Aug. 25. Government can help create the right conditions through procurement, major national projects, and stronger connections between research, industry, and public priorities, writes Gabriel Miller. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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BY GABRIEL MILLER
September 23, 2026

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