Can Canada Become an Innovation Nation—and Why Does it Matter? In today’s hyper-connected global economy, innovation is increasingly the core driver of sustained productivity growth and competitiveness. But, Canada is an innovation laggard and, unless reversed, the implications for growth, living standards and the middle class are anything but favourable.

This year’s speaker is The Honourable Kevin G. Lynch, P.C., O.C., PH.D, LL.D, Vice Chairman of BMO Financial Group. Dr. Lynch is a distinguished former public servant with 33 years of service with the Government of Canada, serving as Clerk of the Privy Council, the Secretary to the Cabinet and the Head of the Public Service of Canada as well as Deputy Minister of Finance, Deputy Minister of Industry and Canada’s Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund.

This event is part of FPA Research Month, an annual celebration of research and an opportunity for us to bring together Carleton scholars with academic researchers from across Canada to discuss the significant achievements of the past year.