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Public investment isn't a handout; it's the seed for world-changing tech. NRC inventions like the pacemaker or Canadarm weren't profit-driven. They arose from sustained funding allowing free problem-solving. Private sectors then scaled them. This model has built our modern

Ever felt like Canadian politics is a closed-door conversation? That's how I viewed it until Hansard pulled me in. I dove into these parliamentary records to understand local issues like doctor shortages. The key insight: Hansard isn't elite jargon—it's a direct line to how

Canada's natural resources form the unseen foundation of its global economic strength. This sector contributes 17.8% to the nation's GDP, amounting to $480 billion in 2023. It underpins a vast array of industries, from energy production to manufacturing. By recognizing this

Fact: Energy exports reached $207.2 billion in 2024, 29% of total merchandise. This pillar's scale dwarfs others in export power. It drives international relations. Such figures highlight economic leverage. Leverage facts like these in debates.

Ever wondered if Canada's vast prairies hide more than just endless wheat fields? Tucked away in Alberta lies DRDC Suffield Research Centre, a sprawling 1,000-square-mile facility that's been quietly shaping national defence since World War II. Larger than Luxembourg, this

Ever wondered why your paycheck feels stretched thinner despite working harder? Canada's labour productivity just dropped 1.0% in Q2 2025, the sharpest decline since late 2022, signaling businesses are producing less per hour worked. This matters because low productivity stifles

Ever wondered why your next car might be lighter, tougher, and more fuel-efficient thanks to Canadian brainpower? Enter Fe-Mn-Al-C alloy, a super-lightweight steel that's like the gym-rat cousin of regular metal—strong, ductile, and ready for the long haul. This NRC-backed

Think of it like buying a new phone: you've spent a small fortune on a sleek, high-tech gadget, but you still have to deal with annoying spam calls. That's a bit like Canada's vaccine strategy. We've poured billions into a high-tech biomanufacturing system and global vaccine

💉You might be surprised to learn what was said in Parliament about the early COVID-19 vaccines. 🧐A March 2024 House of Commons transcript confirms that the initial vaccines, like Pfizer's, were not evaluated for their ability to prevent asymptomatic transmission before being

Canada is a global leader in childhood vaccination, with over 90% of kids protected against measles. But when it comes to adults, the story is very different. Only about 40% of Canadian adults get their annual flu shot. This creates a significant vulnerability gap in our

🚨Ever had a boss where everything is a top priority? An internal audit of the Department of Justice's communications team reveals a classic case of priority overload, even after a major expansion. In spring 2023, the branch restructured and added seven new positions to handle a

Ever feel like your household budget is out of whack? Canada's is too, but for July, we finally brought a little more money in than we sent out for services, turning a deficit into a surplus. Meanwhile, our overall merchandise trade deficit shrunk to $4.9 billion, down from $6.0

Remember all that talk about Canada, the U.S., and Mexico playing nice on trade? Well, Canada just decided to join the game by removing tariffs on U.S. goods covered under CUSMA. This isn't just a friendly handshake, it's a strategic chess move. Imagine if your neighbor took down

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Ever had your internet crash during a crucial Zoom call or storm warning, leaving you in digital limbo? That's the chaos the CRTC aims to curb with its new Telecom Decision 2025-225, mandating telecom providers report major outages to authorities within two hours starting

Parliamentary procedures aren't just boring—they can kill vital initiatives before they begin. In a recent HUMA committee meeting, a motion to urgently study student unemployment was proposed, amended to a more convenient timeline, and then inexplicably voted down by the same