This week, I had a meaningful conversation with a guy who cares deeply about his work in community economic development. While clearly hardworking and innovative in his thinking, he was honest in admitting that the barriers he encountered while attempting to implement systemic, creative, practical solutions often left him frustrated, angry, and maybe even a little depressed.

Sadly, it’s not uncommon.

We keep hearing that Canada has a productivity and innovation problem. We respond with tax credits, big bets on research and development (R&D), and another round of strategy documents. And yet, the gap with… More Posted on 03-12-26