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Innovation Underdogs and Patent Powerhouses: Global Lessons for Canada’s Evolving Economy

Canada’s economy is at a crossroads, undergoing a generational shift amid a broader global transformation. This panel spotlights the critical role of innovation and patents in building a resilient, diversified economy. Drawing on the lessons of global successes (and failures), panellists will consider legal, policy, trade, and cultural shifts needed to position Canada as a leader in innovation and jump start strong and sustainable economic growth.

Jeremy de Beer Canada Research Chair in Innovation and Intellectual Property Law, University of Ottawa
Kayleigh Nauman North American Intellectual Property Attaché and Policy Advisor, British Embassy (Washington)
Moderator: Dan Hnatchuk Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP (Ottawa)