Maxime Blanchette-Joncas at the Science and Research Committee

On May 5th, 2022. See this statement in context.

May 5th, 2022 / 7:05 p.m.

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Maxime Blanchette-Joncas Bloc Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques, QC

Thank you, Mr. Schiavo.

There is something I'm trying to get my head around. You may be able to help the committee understand.

I had a look at the Global Innovation Index 2021, and Canada has a pretty poor track record there. We are a member of the G7, but we rank 16th in that index.

What do you think is the explanation for that? Why has Canada not managed to do better and distinguish itself on the international scene, particularly if we go by the Global Innovation Index?

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