There are many manufacturers & innovators in Canada who have dual use defence and security offerings now and many more than can help Canada scale up. Bravo Zulu to The Icebreaker & Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) 🇨🇦 theglobeandmail.com/business/artic…

America took a particular path when it comes to TikTok. This week we contrast their legislative approach with Canada's, and ask whether a similar forced divestiture is possible here. Read more in our newsletter, The National Interest: tinyurl.com/3x92up4f

Innovation is vital when building the strongest economy in the G7. Great to meet Benjamin Bergen, President of the Council of Canadian Innovators today to discuss how we can more effectively spur R&D, incentivize innovation, and directly support Canadian companies through

The best sponsors making Quebec City pretty great next weekend. Will miss this year but so glad Daniel Perry can jump in for his first Forum:

Police initially put Ottawa cyclist at fault for devastating crash. His bike computer data changed that theglobeandmail.com/drive/culture/…

Join CCI on Nov 5 at 11AM ET for a Post-Budget Debrief with Ben Bergen, Dana O’Born, Daniel Perry, and Laurent Carbonneau. They’ll unpack SR&ED, procurement, and competitiveness measures shaping Canada’s innovation economy. Register now! airtable.com/appm5DPG07cpRX…

Thrilled to have @BanffForum leadership and friends visit St. John’s for the first time in 2027. Happy to pass the torch to Daniel Perry, Nick Schiavo and so many great colleagues that can continue the dialogue for those of us in the 45+ crowd who are moving on.

On November 5 at 11AM ET, CCI’s Ben Bergen , Dana O’Born, Daniel Perry, and Laurent Carbonneau will host a Post-Budget Debrief. Register to join the conversation: airtable.com/appm5DPG07cpRX…

Let’s go 🇨🇦 Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) 👏 x.com/CADInnovators/…

In Digital Journal, reporter Jen Kervin highlights a point from Daniel Perry, CCI’s Director of Federal Affairs. He stresses that Ottawa needs a clear definition of what counts as a Canadian company. Read more:  digitaljournal.com/business/cci-w…

Today, the federal government announced the creation of the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII). In response to the announcement, CCI Director of Federal Affairs Daniel Perry issued a statement: canadianinnovators.org/content/cci-re…

Canadian innovators need the freedom to test and develop new ideas without unnecessary barriers. Budget 2025 introduces regulatory sandboxes across government, allowing new ideas to be tested free from outdated rules and red tape, while helping government design smart

Carney’s “Buy Canadian” Policy Doesn’t Require Companies to Be Canadian. Ottawa’s new purchasing rules let US giants qualify as domestic with little more than a mailing address, Erin O'Toole & Eliot Pence write thewalrus.ca/carneys-buy-ca… Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com

Great piece. We are digging deeper into the data on 'Canadian' corporate ownership and control, starting from public procurement data. The new Buy Canadian policy does have encouraging consideration for Canadian content/value-added elements, with some key details to be clarified.

CCI brought Canadian innovators to Ottawa for a full day of meetings with federal decision makers. In this new perspective, Daniel Perry unpacks what CCI heard across procurement, defence, economic security, exports, and digital modernization. canadianinnovators.org/content/cci-hi…

Looking forward to Canada Strong and Free Network's first ever BC networking event, which will also feature an official Conservative Party of BC leaders debate (Tristin Hopper and I are moderating). Get your tickets - space is limited and it will sell out 👇#bcpoli #cdnpoli

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