Thank you to CPA Ontario for partnering with CCI for this year’s Innovation Governance Summit. Tickets are still available until Sunday: https://lnkd.in/eDwe5AvN Supporting the future board members of Canada’s tech companies would not be possible without the contributions and support of our partners. CCI values CPA Ontario’s dedication to advancing innovation and better governance within the Canadian tech ecosystem.
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CCI is a national business council led by the CEOs of Canada’s fastest growing tech companies.
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CCI is a member-based organization reshaping how governments across Canada think about innovation policy, and supporting homegrown scale-ups to drive prosperity.
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As more organizations implement AI, board members must understand how to leverage innovative technologies to deliver better outcomes. Join us on July 18 in Toronto, where industry experts will share insights into how AI can be used to help scale for growth. Learn from expert guest panelists Prashant Masand (Deloitte), Patricia Thaine (Private AI), Raif Barbaros (Mistral), and Preeti Shivpuri (Deloitte) for a panel discussion on how board members can better prepare themselves for implementing AI technologies as board members. Registration ends Sunday, July 14! Tickets available here: https://lnkd.in/eDwe5AvN
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Thank you to Deloitte for partnering with CCI for this year’s Innovation Governance Summit. Tickets are still available until Sunday: https://lnkd.in/eDwe5AvN Events like these would not be possible without the support and collaboration of our partners. CCI truly appreciates Deloitte’s commitment to fostering innovation and excellence and to supporting Canadian board members from coast-to-coast.
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Board directors are leading organizations through increasingly uncertain economic times. Join us at the Innovation Governance Program Summit on July 18 in Toronto, where industry experts will share strategies for effectively leading in today’s 21st-century economy. Gain insights from expert guest panelists Neil Desai, ICD.D (ClearRisk Inc.), Lally Rementilla, CPA, CMA (BDC), Allison Christilaw, MBA, ICD.D Board Director (Meta Materials Inc. (META®), and Prashant Shanker Pathak (Ekagrata Inc.) for a discussion titled Governing for Today’s Economic Reality. Registration ends Sunday, July 14! Tickets available here: https://lnkd.in/eDwe5AvN
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Council of Canadian Innovators | Conseil canadien des innovateurs reposted this
We're officially one week away from CCI's annual board governance symposium for scale-ups, taking place next Thursday, July 18 in Toronto at Deloitte's HQ. https://lnkd.in/gxPaYcRu Our Innovation Governance Summit is a fast-paced full-day event designed for start-up and scale-up board members, tech leaders, and aspiring corporate directors. Take a look at our agenda: 8:30AM - Networking Breakfast with board members and tech leaders 9:15AM - Welcome Remarks from CCI, Deloitte and CPA Ontario, our sponsors for the day. 9:30AM - First Panel: Governing for Today’s Economic Reality, featuring: - Neil Desai, ICD.D, Chair of ClearRisk Inc. - Lally Rementilla, CPA, CMA, Managing Partner, IP-Backed Financing, BDC - Allison Christilaw, MBA, ICD.D Board Director, experienced private and non-profit board director - Prashant Shanker Pathak, CEO at Ekagrata Inc. 10:30AM - Second Panel: Using AI to Scale for Growth, featuring: - Prashant Masand, Partner, Governance & Risk, Deloitte - Patricia Thaine, co-founder and CEO of Private AI - Raif Barbaros, Partner, Mistral Venture Partners - Preeti Shivpuri, Partner, Trustworthy AI, Deloitte 12:00PM - Networking Luncheon 1:00PM - Boardroom Simulation Exercises where attendees participate in two of these interactive sessions: - Driving Value with your IP Strategy, led by the Innovation Asset Collective - Business Valuation & Term Sheet Review Exercise, led by Deloitte - Compensation Philosophy Setting Exercise, led by Global Governance Advisors - Tying DEI strategy to business strategy to help companies compete, led by CLCo 4:00PM: Cocktail Reception We're packing the day full with opportunities for networking and capacity building. The event is open to all, but I hope to see many of our Innovation Governance Program alumni there! Get your ticket here only until Sunday: https://lnkd.in/gxPaYcRu
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Today Prime Minister Trudeau announced that Canada will increase defence spending to meet our NATO target of 2% of GDP by 2032. CCI President Benjamin Bergen explains that strategic procurement can drive significant economic growth, especially in areas like cybersecurity, where Canada has many exciting companies with world-leading expertise. Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/eYA_ZW9W
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CCI is happy to announce Bits In Glass and Co-Founder and CEO David Hauser as the newest member of our national network of innovators. Bits In Glass creates and manages automation solutions to help organizations increase operational efficiency. https://lnkd.in/ebKPyzZB
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Council of Canadian Innovators | Conseil canadien des innovateurs reposted this
Let’s talk about quiet leaving. For the past few years, #Quebec innovators have been voicing concerns about the government’s French language laws. They understand the value of Francophone culture and protecting the language, but the requirements under Bill 96 put Quebec companies at a competitive disadvantage. Council of Canadian Innovators | Conseil canadien des innovateurs has been working with members of the Quebec ecosystem to advocate for better policies, but frankly, we haven’t seen much movement from the Quebec government. And over the past while, I’ve been hearing about companies quietly shifting their workforce out of Quebec because they don’t see a way to grow there. I appreciate Martin Patriquin identifying this issue and writing about it for The Logic. I visit Quebec often (I’ll be there later this month!), and I talk to entrepreneurs about the local innovation ecosystem. These are passionate Quebeckers who want to drive economic growth and create wealth for Quebec society. But when economic conditions make it impossible to compete, they feel they have no choice but to shift their growth to other parts of Canada or even to other countries. And frankly, this is a lesson that goes beyond even the issue of language policy. You’ve probably seen founders expressing concern about Canada being an unfavourable place to grow in the wake of capital gains tax changes. I don’t expect many innovators to pack up and leave tomorrow, but we need to be aware of the risk of quiet leaving. It doesn’t happen dramatically, but if governments don’t prioritize innovation and prosperity, our brightest minds can simply drift away. The issue at hand isn’t just about language policy; it’s about creating an environment where innovation thrives. Quebec’s Bill 96 (now Law 14) is a glaring example, but the sentiment is echoed nationwide with capital gains tax changes. Founders aren't making grand exits yet, but the risk of a slow brain drain is real. Without a supportive framework, our best talent will gradually find opportunities elsewhere. It’s time for governments to wake up and prioritize policies that foster innovation and economic growth. We can’t afford to let our brightest minds quietly slip away. Via The Logic by Martin Partiquin: As Bill 96 takes effect, Quebec businesses begin ‘quiet leaving: https://lnkd.in/gu_eKYJJ cc'ing Jean-Francois Harvey
As Bill 96 takes effect, Quebec businesses begin 'quiet leaving' - The Logic
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The Conseil de l'innovation du Québec recently published a report containing several ideas on how to rethink the financing of R&D in Québec. In this Perspective post, CCI's Director of Québec Affairs, Jean-Francois Harvey, offers you his analysis of the report and identifies the policies likely to generate more innovation in Québec. https://lnkd.in/eYd_kWTx
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Le Conseil de l'innovation du Québec a récemment publié un rapport contenant plusieurs idées afin de repenser le financement de la R&D au Québec. Dans ce billet Perspective, notre directeur pour le Québec, Jean-Francois Harvey, vous propose son analyse du rapport et identifie les éléments qui sont susceptibles de générer davantage d’innovation au Québec. https://lnkd.in/e7FPXpyX