CLEANTECH
Committed to transitioning to a low-emission economy, Canada is collaborating with stakeholders and jurisdictions across the country to bring innovative and competitive clean technology to market. Canada’s low R&D costs, highly skilled talent, wealth of natural resources and support for innovation make it the ideal location for clean technology development and commercialization. Read more
Minister of Foreign Affairs to welcome Indian counterpart to Canada
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that he will welcome Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, to Canada on December 19 and 20, 2019. The visit will provide an opportunity to discuss shared priorities, including the rules-based international order, peace and security, human rights, climate change and trade and […]
India and Canada: A changing partnership
A shared history encourages the natural partnership of India and Canada. The two nations have embraced political democracy, pluralistic identities, vibrant civil societies and a market economy. What polities are at home, they are abroad too. This is true of India and Canada – and these very characteristics guide both New Delhi and Ottawa in […]
A Healthy Economy Attracts Foreign Investors to British Columbia
British Columbia may seem like a well-kept secret, but savvy investors are enjoying its many business advantages. Why foreign investors choose B.C. is no mystery. International businesses face significant pressures when selecting a location for oversees operations. In an era of global uncertainty, rising trade tensions and forecasts for economic volatility, B.C. offers a stable, […]
VANCOUVER EDTECH STARTUP RIIPEN RAISES $5 MILLION PRE-SERIES A
Vancouver-based EdTech startup Riipen, which has created an experiential learning platform that allows companies to connect with post-secondary schools on projects, has closed a $5 million CAD pre-Series A. Read more
Bombardier to build new aerospace plant in Mississauga
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Bombardier has announced that Mississauga, Ont. will be home to a new global manufacturing centre for its Global business jets. The 41.2-acre facility will be located on Toronto Pearson lands stated a Dec. 4 release. The work was previously done at Bombardier’s facility in Downsview, in Toronto. Bombardier signed a long-term lease […]
The Canadian Game-Changers, Culture-Makers & Boys’ Club-Crashers Who Owned 2019
They won tennis championships, NBA finals, Oscars, and elections. They brought down cults, shook up late-night TV, and redefined beauty standards. One even powered a remote-control car with her brain. The women, girls, and non-binary people who comprise our 29 Powerhouses this year are nothing short of awe-inspiring (not to mention envy-inducing). Read more
University of Ottawa to open cybersecurity research hub
The University of Ottawa will soon open what it calls a hub for research in cybersecurity and cyber safety, with IBM Canada as the first of what is expected to be several industry partners. Read more
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to invest up to $600 million in NIIF
he Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) will invest up to $600 million in the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) of India. Read more
The most important Canadian economic charts to watch in 2020
It’s back. For the sixth straight year Maclean’s asked economists, analysts, investors and financial observers to each select a chart about Canada’s economy they feel will be particularly important to watch in 2020 and in their own words, explain why. Read more