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With global uncertainty reshaping trade and investment, Canada has a choice: ✅ Step up and lead in clean energy, innovation, and sustainable industries. ❌ Or fall behind while others seize the opportunity. We have the resources, talent, and global partnerships to turn this into a moment of economic strength—but only if we act now. It’s time to think bigger, move faster, and cement Canada’s place as a global leader. What’s one bold move Canada should make right now?👇 Read the full article from Meaghan Seagrave, Executive Director of Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) at the link in the comments.

The world is shifting—Canada needs to move fast. 🌍🇨🇦 👉 Shifting global trade and policies are creating economic uncertainty—but Canada is in a unique position to benefit. 👉 Our natural resources, innovation, and trade partnerships give us a competitive edge. 👉 The bioeconomy is a $4 trillion industry, and Canada could unlock $200 billion in new economic opportunities. The world is changing fast. Will Canada seize this moment or fall behind? Read the full article from Meaghan Seagrave, Executive Director of Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) at the link in the comment section below.

Long wait times. Staffing shortages. Limited access to new treatments. The system is under strain, and doing more of the same won’t fix it. It’s time to move beyond band-aid solutions and start working smarter, not harder. What’s one change that could make the biggest impact? Read more at the link in the comment section below 👇 👍Like this post? Share & comment.

We’ve seen this story before. Biotech, blockchain, the metaverse—each promised to change everything. Now, it’s generative AI.  Big Tech is betting billions. Governments are all in. But is this real progress, or just hype? The real question isn’t whether AI is useful—it’s whether it will live up to the expectations being placed on it. Are we on the verge of a true breakthrough, or are we chasing another tech fantasy?  What do you think? Let’s discuss. Read more at the link in the comment section below 👇 👍 Like this post? Share & comment.

Our healthcare system wasn’t built for today’s challenges. We need to rethink how we approach healthcare—and that starts with better collaboration. According to Daniel Edgcumbe, Vice President Medical & Regulatory Affairs and Country Medical Director of Roche Canada, public-private partnerships can: ✅ Accelerate access to new treatments ✅ Improve healthcare delivery through innovation ✅ Strengthen our system for future generations Read more at the link in the comment section below 👇

Is AI the future—or just another bubble? According to Kean B., Director of the Institute for Technoscience & Society at York University: ✅ Big Tech is investing billions, but is it about innovation or just keeping a dying digital economy alive? ✅ AI requires massive computing power, yet it’s still unclear if it will ever be profitable. ✅ Governments and investors are all in, but is that money fueling real progress—or just propping up hype? The real question isn’t whether AI is useful. It’s whether it will deliver the economic and productivity gains we’re expecting. What do you think—AI revolution or just another hype cycle?

The global shift to clean energy is happening fast, and energy storage is the missing piece. We have the resources, the talent, and the technology—but are we moving quickly enough to lead? Countries around the world are investing heavily in energy storage. Canada can’t afford to sit on the sidelines. It’s time to double down on innovation, investment, and policy support to make Canada a global energy storage leader. What’s the biggest challenge holding us back? Let’s talk. 👇 👍Like this post? Share & comment.

Thank you for spotlighting us, Matthew Mendelsohn! Check out the full article by Stephen Tapp, Chief Economist of Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Dawn Desjardins, Chief Economist of Deloitte Canada.

"Despite the widespread increase in the average level of education, the average skills do not seem to have increased." Learn more in this video conversation, hosted by Noel Baldwin from the Future Skills Centre - Centre des Compétences futures with guests Stefano Scarpetta of the OECD - OCDE and Lynette Plett of University College of the North.

"Doctors and professionals are afraid to see a tool that can analyze and go faster than they can, and there's some fear of replacement." Check out the interview with Laurent Tillement, Director Partnerships, AI & Health at Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute and Ryan MacDonald, Director of Health AI Implementation at Vector Institute, hosted by Justin D. Mallet, Healthcare System Partner at Roche Canada