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Congratulations to CCI's great members being recognized among EY's Entrepreneur of the Year finalists: Andrew McLeod and Owen Madrick, CA, CPA of Certn Tobyn Sowden of Redbrick Kurtis McBride of Miovision Ken Harris of Plusgrade Well deserved recognition! https://lnkd.in/gAJNTqis

CCI's President Benjamin Bergen, Federal Director Nicholas Schiavo, and Policy Director Laurent Carbonneau will also be attending this important launch of Ottawa Inc., the newest branch of the Innovator Network of Canada (Inc.), an ecosystem-led initiative powered by CCI to help local leaders lead important conversations about the economic futures of their communities.

We had an excellent visit to Halifax, talking to founders, investors and leaders in the Atlantic Canada innovation economy. Canadian innovators and economic leaders are deeply worried about our national productivity metrics, our ability to commercialize technology and our global competitiveness. Great to see John Stackhouse, Ray Rashed, and great to organize the first Halifax Inc. event of the Innovator Network of Canada (Inc.) with Sebastian Green! We've got a lot of work to do to get Canada's economy back on track, but there are great entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada who are driving growth despite the obstacles. We'll be back soon!

What we heard at the Toronto Inc. prosperity town hall event last night, hosted at OneEleven by the Innovator Network of Canada (Inc.). https://lnkd.in/eVaUbvup

Members of Toronto's tech community coming together through the Innovator Network of Canada (Inc.) to talk about Canadian prosperity and how policy can draw better growth. Allen Lau, Susy M. Tehmina A Chaudhry, Benjamin Bergen, Bianca Bharti.

The bottom line is that the federal government needs to have a strategy for supporting clean technology in Canada. In response to the auditor general's report into SDTC delivered today, CCI Director of Federal Affairs Nicholas Schiavo issued a statement on behalf of our members. https://lnkd.in/ee_bTHiN

CCI welcomes Vive Crop Protection and CEO Darren Anderson as the latest members of our national network of technology scale-ups. Vive Crop Protection is creating sustainable agricultural technology that allows growers to reduce environmental impact while maximizing crop growth and quality. https://lnkd.in/ecfGFh8v

Today, we celebrate the trailblazing 9th cohort of CCI's Innovation Governance Program (iGP) in The Globe and Mail. Over the past six weeks, these participants have engaged in weekly discussions on effective board membership for high-growth firms within Canada's rapidly expanding innovation economy. To learn more about iGP, visit https://lnkd.in/gQfurJbA. Applications for the 10th cohort close on September 5. iGP is made possible thanks to the invaluable contributions of various organizations and governance experts. We would like to extend our gratitude to the leaders at these organizations who contribute to the success of iGP: BMO: Jennifer B., Luna Guha, Hon. Scott Brison, P.C., David Wismer, Jean-François Séguin Bennett Jones: Gary S. A. Solway Sustainable Development Technology Canada - Technologies du Développement Durable Canada: Dave Smith Zoë Kolbuc Cycura - Cyber Security Services: Iain Paterson Deloitte: Prashant Masand, Erin Friio, Anders McKenzie, Duncan L. Sinclair Innovation Asset Collective: Mike McLean Julia Culpeper Erin Pisko Peggy Chooi TMX Group: Dani Lipkin Berk Sumen The Logic: David Skok Jenna Zuschlag Misener AltaML: Nicole Janssen Andrea Dion Duncan Mundell (He-Him) Advise2Rise: Susy M. Re:Co | B Corp Certified: Jennifer Wilson + our iGP Venture Partners The Firehood & LOI Accelerator

It was my pleasure to speak with BetaKit about ongoing delays in implementing a better payment system here in Canada. Fintech companies are ready; it's way past time for the federal government to launch the Real-Time Rail. https://lnkd.in/gg_utSFM

Wrapped up #Inventures2024 with a quick jaunt to Banff to learn more about The51’s Food and AgTech fund. Hosted by the inimitable Alison Sunstrum, who knows a thing or two about driving profits across the ag supply chain, it was a great opportunity to connect with folks (mainly incredible women entrepreneurs) who intrinsically understand that AgTech builds thriving populations and national economies Great to hear from luminaries Justine Hendricks, Elizabeth Cannon, Mark Miller, Colin South and Laura Kilcrease on subjects from talent to effective tech procurement! Thanks to Alberta Innovates, The51 and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP for hosting. (It was also incredible to be in a room where a solid 75% of attendees were Saskatchewan-born or raised. Prairie people really are the best people. 🌾) Michael Grantmyre, Danielle Brewin Graham, Heather Stephens, CPA, CA, Kebbie Brown Council of Canadian Innovators | Conseil canadien des innovateurs