Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI)
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A national member-based organization reshaping how governments across Canada think about innovation policy & supporting homegrown scale-ups to drive prosperity
Founded by CEOs in Sept 2015
Joined November 2015
In a new perspective piece, Kiersten Enemark, CCI Director of B.C. Affairs, recaps CCI’s November meetings in Victoria with Premier David Eby and senior ministers. Read the full piece here: https://t.co/9RgveZkitR
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CCI is happy to welcome @mircomgroup and President & CEO Mark Falbo to our network of Canadian innovators. Mircom designs and manufactures intelligent building and life safety solutions used by building owners and operators in more than 100 countries. https://t.co/sOgTEsLGTH
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CCI welcomes Dean Velentzas as Director of Partnerships. In this role, Dean will lead relationships with corporate, ecosystem, and public sector partners, building programs and platforms that create more opportunities for CCI members. Read more: https://t.co/QFlU6SN210
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The Council of Canadian Innovators is proud to celebrate the first cohort of the Canada Defence Procurement Readiness Program. Thank you to Supporting Partner @BRipcanada and Presenting Partner @rbcx for helping make this cohort possible. Read more: https://t.co/pB44KgB9nE
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Last Friday, the Trump Administration released its new National Security Strategy. For Canada, this represents a profound moment for our national geopolitical strategy. In response, CCI’s incoming CEO Patrick Searle issued a statement: https://t.co/chOCSfOnro
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"Just-right timing" for fungicide applications can backfire. Agronomist Tim Dahl shares tips for getting the most out of your fungicide in 2026. 🎬
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Incoming CCI CEO Patrick Searle is featured in the @financialpost discussing why 2026 will be a pivotal year for Canadian businesses. Read the full story by @yvonneylau: https://t.co/Ijzzj8yZC9
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The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) has appointed Dana O'Born as Chief Strategy Officer. Dana has been central to building the council’s advocacy strategy and elevating the voice of Canada’s scale-up economy in Ottawa and across the provinces. https://t.co/H5jfwP92Gw
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The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) board of directors led by Jim Balsillie and @ruffoloj today announced the appointment of Patrick Searle as Chief Executive Officer, marking a new chapter for Canada's 21st century business council. Read more: https://t.co/iggE6FSjsO
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Early procurement at home helps Canadian tech scale. As AVSS Co-Foudner & CEO Josh Ogden notes, initial contracts validate demand, build revenue, and make it easier for innovators to sell into global markets. That strengthens the ecosystem for future exporters.
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Want to know more about the Innovation Governance Program (iGP)? Whether you're considering applying or just want to learn more, this is a great opportunity to get your questions answered and hear what makes iGP a unique experience. Register now: https://t.co/hiJFuH0Y0H
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Today, the federal government announced the creation of the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII). In response to the announcement, CCI Director of Federal Affairs @DanielWPerry1 issued a statement: https://t.co/IPJxR2CDvJ
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CCI welcomes @BUZZHPC and President & COO Craig Tavares to our network of innovators. BUZZ HPC is a sovereign AI cloud and high performance computing provider that delivers large scale GPU capacity for AI, machine learning and scientific computing. https://t.co/hvLFLpLVgE
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In this edition of Mooseworks, Laurent Carbonneau looks at what has changed since Mark Carney became Prime Minister and how his early economic approach is taking shape. Read the full article here: https://t.co/JV81UlXC30
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In a new perspectives piece, @SkaidraP, CCI Director of Ontario Affairs, looks at why updating the definition of an “Ontario business” is key to making strategic procurement a real economic driver. https://t.co/G6Cc97T7a3
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Interested in what the Innovation Governance Program (iGP) can offer your board leadership journey? On December 9, join an online information session led by Gabriella Boulos, Director of Programs and Events at CCI. Register here: https://t.co/hiJFuH1vQf
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In this clip from CBC’s The Current, CCI Chair Jim Balsillie explains why invention without ownership leaves Canada dependent in a global economy defined by IP, data, and technical capacity. Listen to the full conversation: https://t.co/vm6S1GW2RA
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The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) today announced that @Ben_Bergen will be stepping down from his role as president and joining CCI's board of directors. Read the full statement here: https://t.co/tv0BWNuHeM
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Canada’s economy is losing ground where it matters most: ownership of data and intellectual property. In this clip from @TheCurrentCBC, CCI Chair Jim Balsillie breaks down why control of IP now defines global power and prosperity. Listen here: https://t.co/vm6S1GW2RA
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Congratulations to @GEOTAB Founder & CEO Neil Cawse, named a CEO of the Year by The @globeandmail. Read the full profile: https://t.co/dK0oibTwId
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Curious about the Innovation Governance Program (iGP)? Join us on December 9, for a live online information session hosted by Gabriella Boulos, Director of Programs and Events at the Council of Canadian Innovators. Register now: https://t.co/hiJFuH0Y0H
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