The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) has launched the Canadian Shield Institute, a new think tank funded by a $10-million donation from CCI chair and former BlackBerry co-CEO Jim Balsillie. The institute will focus on economic and defence policy, aiming to strengthen Canada’s innovation sector and protect intellectual property. It will publish reports and host events on energy, infrastructure, technology, and governance.
Balsillie criticized federal policies as inadequate and called for strategies to secure Canada’s economic sovereignty. The institute launches ahead of a likely Conservative election victory, positioning itself as a key player in shaping national policy.
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