<time datetime="2024-05-29T00:00:01-04:00">May 29, 2024</time>

The Study In Brief

  • Finance Canada is conducting a review to modernize and improve the scientific research and experimental…
<time datetime="2018-02-28T14:30:45-05:00">February 28, 2018</time>

This E-Brief introduces a new innovation policy report card, comparing key policy indicators affecting innovation performance across 14 countries, focusing on the implications for Canada.

<time datetime="2017-12-14T00:00:01-05:00">December 14, 2017</time>

Canada’s mediocre innovation performance calls for a broader policy approach, according to a new report from the C. D. Howe Institute. In “Innovation Policy in Canada: A Holistic Approach,” author…

<time datetime="2016-07-19T00:01:00-04:00">July 19, 2016</time>

Canadian governments need an affordable blueprint to drive their green tech goals, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “A Blueprint for Going Green: The Best Policy Mix for…

<time datetime="2015-09-02T14:14:26-04:00">September 2, 2015</time>

Economic growth from technological innovation tends to spring up in unpredictable places, creating winners and losers, states a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “Mushrooms and Yeast:…

<time datetime="2014-01-29T14:45:08-05:00">January 29, 2014</time>

The 2014 edition of the C.D. Howe Institute’s annual Shadow Federal Budget reinforces Ottawa’s near-term focus on budgetary surplus, and presents a number of measures to foster growth over the…

Intelligence Memos
To: Canadians Concerned About Innovation From: John Lester Date: July 9, 2024 Re: Rethinking How We Support R&D After two rounds of consultations, Finance Canada is…
Intelligence Memos
From: Ken Smart and Tim RungeTo: Canadian Productivity WatchersDate: June 28, 2024Re: Risk Aversion is Hampering our Industrial Offset PolicyThe peace dividend enjoyed since the end of…
Intelligence Memos
From: John Lester To: Finance Canada officials Date: February 7, 2024 Re: Consultations on a Patent Box Regime for Canada Last week’s Finance Canada launch of consultations on a cost-neutral…