With the rise of the Canadian dollar and global value chains, coupled with the increasing ability of emerging economies to rise up the innovation ladder, the key to global competitiveness for Canadian companies going forward will be to innovate.
Within this ever changing environment, the Trade Commissioner Service can connect you to a network of qualified international contacts, to assist with the commercialization of Canadian innovations abroad, assist for sourcing innovative technologies and partnerships, and financial support through various funding mechanisms in order to increase the Canadian innovation capacity.
Canada-Japan collaboration will support innovation and joint research projects in energy.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced new funding for joint research and development between Canada and Brazil.