Summary The relationship between the green economy and digital economy is complex. Climate change, deforestation, and environmental damage are threatening the stability of our economies, food systems...
Summary Building smart cities is an important stepping stone towardachieving an inclusive, smart economy for Canada. Aroundthree-quarters of Canadians (73.7%) live in cities, which provide the...
Summary In 2021, the retail trade sector comprised 5.2% of the Canadian economy, making it one of the 10 largest sectors. Although the pandemic accelerated digital adoption across sectors, the trend...
Introduction This report is a supplement to its two sister publications—Moving Toward an Inclusive Smart Economy for Canada: The Human Talent Engine that Powers Smarter Cities and Bringing a “Smart...
Summary The relationship between intellectual property (IP) development, retention, and commercialization and foreign direct investment (FDI) is a key priority for Canadian innovators and policymakers...
Introduction Cities have emerged as test beds for digital innovation. Data-collecting devices, such as sensors and cameras, have enabled fine- grained monitoring of public services including urban...
Summary A “smart city” uses technology to improve urban planning and processes, but it also needs people to bring it to life. Talented people live and work within a smart city, using urban spaces and...
Abstract Digitization, coupled with a focus on transitioning to a low-carbon future, inevitably means a shift in operations and outputs across sectors. Over the years, Québec has become a significant...