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Tackling Canada's Innovation Challenges With Benjamin Bergen, President of The Council of Canadian Innovators: March 8, 2025
Category: Technology
Duration: 00:52:28
Publish Date: 2025-03-08 07:23:00
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Can Canada Get Its Mojo Back? Tackling Economic Challenges in the Age of AI with Benjamin Bergen

In this episode of our series 'Can Canada Get Its Mojo Back?', host Jim Love sits down with Benjamin Bergen, the President of the Council of Canadian Innovators, to explore how Canada can transform its economy to prosper in the 21st century amidst AI advancements and global economic pressures. The conversation dives deep into the role of innovation, the need for structural changes in Canadian industrial policy, and how domestic companies can lead the way. Bergen shares insights on the Council's mission, the importance of owning high-value goods and services, and the crucial steps needed for Canada to diversify its economy. They also discuss the impact of political alignment, government procurement, and the necessity of community and political engagement in fostering economic prosperity. Whether you're a technology enthusiast or interested in the future of Canada's economy, this episode offers a wealth of information and actionable insights. Tune in, get informed, and join the conversation!

00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:10 Canada's Economic Challenges 00:47 Project Synapse and Tech Newsday 01:38 Interview with Benjamin Bergen 02:30 The Council of Canadian Innovators 05:15 Economic Diversification and Innovation 06:18 Political and Economic Realities 07:09 Strategies for Economic Growth 13:45 The Role of Government and Policy 23:28 Procurement and Innovation Challenges 28:18 Government's Role in Cybersecurity 30:52 Healthcare Innovation and Technology 35:34 Economic Resilience and Technology in Agriculture 39:32 Challenges in Scaling Canadian Tech Firms 49:30 Call to Action for Canadian Innovators
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