Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI)

CCI is pleased to welcome Lisa Brody Hoffman as Director of Communications. She will help strengthen how CCI communicates its policy priorities, programs, and the stories of Canadian scale-ups shaping the country’s economic future. canadianinnovators.org/content/cci-ex…

Today in Quebec City, Finance Minister Eric Girard delivered the province’s latest budget. In response to today’s announcement, CCI Director of Quebec Affairs Jean-Francois Harvey issued a statement on behalf of CCI’s members: canadianinnovators.org/content/cci-re…

The Innovation Governance Program helps current and emerging leaders understand how innovative companies scale, manage risk, and create value in an economy increasingly shaped by data, intellectual property, and AI. Applications close March 31, 2026. igp.canadianinnovators.org

Dans un nouveau billet, notre directeur pour le Québec, Jean-Francois Harvey, explique pourquoi le prochain budget doit offrir aux innovateurs québécois une véritable occasion de se démarquer sur leur propre terrain. canadianinnovators.org/content/budget…

In a new Mooseworks, Laurent Carbonneau explores how smarter procurement, stronger data governance, and a clearer path from pilots to contracts can help improve care, ease system strain, and support Canadian health innovators. Read more: canadianinnovators.org/content/a-gold…

On March 9, CCI brought together Ontario government leaders, public sector buyers, procurement agencies, and innovators for Buy Ontario Innovation Day to discuss how procurement policy can better support Canadian growth. Read the Seen & Heard: canadianinnovators.org/content/seen-h…

The Council of Canadian Innovators has launched the Canada Defence Procurement Readiness Program (CDPRP) to prepare Canada’s dual-use and defence-focused companies to better engage in federal procurement. Learn more: defenceprocurement.ca

We’re excited to welcome Jessica Pheby as CCI’s new Manager of Programs and Events, a role focused on helping bring Canada’s leading technology companies together through stronger events, forums, and learning opportunities. canadianinnovators.org/content/cci-ex…

CCI’s Chief of Staff Accelerator heads to Ottawa on April 16. This workshop is built for current and aspiring Chiefs of Staff looking to sharpen their approach to strategic decision-making, crisis management, and leadership in complex environments. cosaccelerator.ca

CCI’s Capital & Growth Summit returns to Toronto on May 1, bringing together Canada’s top innovators, investors, and advisors for a half-day of focused conversation and high-value connection. Register now: accesstocapital.ca

Through a structured three-level program, iGP helps current and emerging leaders build the skills needed to serve more strategically in the boardroom and lead with confidence in the intangible economy. Applications close March 31, 2026. igp.canadianinnovators.org

CCI's latest policy report, Care at Scale, is out. Canada's health system doesn't have an innovation problem, it has an adoption problem. Fragmented procurement and outdated buying practices are keeping proven solutions from reaching patients. canadianinnovators.org/content/care-a…

The Canada Defence Procurement Readiness Program (CDPRP) equips Canadian companies with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate federal defence procurement. Learn more and register before April 20: DefenceProcurement.ca

In a new Mooseworks, Claire Wilson examines emerging research on the extractive dynamics of foreign direct investment and what it means for Canada as governments court capital in strategic sectors like AI, advanced services, and innovation. Read more: canadianinnovators.org/content/some-a…

Spend a full day on April 16 building practical skills in strategic decision-making and crisis leadership alongside Chiefs of Staff from across Canada's tech, finance, healthcare, government, and non-profit sectors. cosaccelerator.ca

Canadian tech CEOs are heading to Ottawa with a clear message: federal procurement can be one of our most powerful tools for building world-class companies at home. Read more: canadianinnovators.org/content/buying…

CCI’s Capital & Growth Summit returns May 1 in Toronto, bringing together Canada’s top innovators, investors, and advisors for a fast-paced afternoon of discussions and networking. accesstocapital.ca

@financialpost reporter @BatPost looks at how today’s procurement landscape can slow adoption, even when solutions are delivering results elsewhere. Read the full story: financialpost.com/technology/ott… Read Care at Scale: canadianinnovators.org/content/care-a…

@BetaKit covers CCI’s Care at Scale report, including recommendations to apply Buy Canadian principles to health care, enable cross-jurisdiction procurement, and adopt interoperability standards so digital health tools can scale faster. Read the story: betakit.com/cci-wants-gove…

CCI’s new report, Care at Scale, lays out a practical blueprint to modernize health care delivery through public procurement and stronger use of health data, so proven digital health solutions can move from pilots to system-wide adoption. Read more: canadianinnovators.org/content/care-a…