Beyond the $100 Billion Promise

This panel aims to explore how Canada’s advanced manufacturing sector can navigate the evolving geopolitical and economic landscape to foster sustained innovation and competitiveness. Panelists will discuss the key challenges that are currently limiting innovation. The conversation will delve into how both government and industry can respond strategically, with a focus on improving policy alignment, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and enhancing private sector R&D investment. The panel will also identify emerging global and domestic opportunities that Canada is uniquely positioned to leverage in this period of transformation.

The panelists will address the following questions:

1. Considering the geopolitical shift, tariffs and a new dimension into the Canadian economy, what are the top three challenges currently hindering innovation in your sector?
2. How should the government and industry respond to these challenges to enable long-term innovation and competitiveness?
3. How can Canada enhance private sector R&D investment and capitalize on emerging opportunities in this sector?
4. What new opportunities or advantages should Canada exploit in this sector despite (or because of) the changing global landscape?