Biotechnology Industry Leaders Unite to Promote a Bio-based Economy
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) has recently announced the industrial biotechnology companies that have been selected to showcase their new technologies, accomplishments and business models to leading investors and analysts at the BIO 9th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing, to be held on April 29- May 2 in Orlando, FL. Company executives […]
Canadian Space and Aerospace Sectors Face Uncertain Times Ahead
The 2012 federal budget has reinforced the philosophy of a less centralized government, and more self-reliance in the space and aerospace sectors. Some of the key issues that will impact this industry are: – The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) budget being cut by 2.5% ($7.9 million) in 2012, and $24.7 in 2013. – Cutbacks to […]
Hacking Health could lead to health-care IT innovations
The Globe and Mail recently profiled a somewhat unorthodox approach, the “hacker way,” to jumpstarting the dinosaur system of Canadian healthcare IT. The “Hacker Way” is a loose model for rapidly solving problems through intense “jam sessions” wherein programmers and developers work on creating solutions in an extended, continuous time period (a weekend, for example). “[A]bout […]
A Major Player: Canada’s Video Game Sector
We’ve got our own tech hubs in Canada. Last year, Canada’s video game industry employed almost 16,000 people contributing $1.7 billion to economic activity, with an expected growth of 17% over the next two years according to the Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC). In fact, our gaming industry is about five times that of […]
Food Manufacturers urged to implement new Food Allergen Labelling Regulations coming into full effect on August 4, 2012
On February 16th 2011, Health Canada announced new regulations to strengthen labelling requirements by necessitating the use of clearer language and declaration of specific priority allergens, gluten sources and added sulphites for prepackaged foods sold in Canada. Canada’s new food allergen labelling regulations will come into effect on August 4th 2012. Currently, prepackaged foods must […]
Canada Leads G8 in Population Growth
According to the latest Canadian census results by Statistics Canada, Canada has shown strong and steady growth in every part of Canada and has reached a total population of 33.5 million. An open approach to immigration is the major contributor towards the growth spurt. However, the numbers did reveal a westward shift in the population. […]
Renewable Energy and Clean Technology
When it comes to renewable energy, there’s no doubt that this is one of the fastest growing energy markets currently in the world. And with good reason – our non-renewable resources are running out, while with renewable energy, we will always have the sources of the energy, whether it be the sun, the wind, etc. […]
State of Canada’s science, technology and innovation system
Today, the Science, Technology and Innovation Council (STIC) released a major report that looked at Canada’s state of innovation as compared to the global economy. This is the second public report the council has released; it looks at how Canada’s performance has changed since 2008, allows readers to understand how innovation happens in Canada, and […]