Around the year 2000, there was a push by the Canadian government to get students interested in computer science and engineering. I benefited from these efforts by attending a computer science program at UBC tailored for graduates from non engineering disciplines. As the year 2010 rolled around and US tech giants started to gain their footing, the innovation message in Canada seemed to disappear. The message was replaced by a resounding voice by the government to focus on the resource sector.

West-Jet CEO: Aircraft were old planes that sat in the desert for 6 months and in less that perfect shape - nothing unairworthy but little glitches that resulted in the aircraft being grounded.

Watch West-Jet CEO talk about using old airplanes and the troubles with keeping the hobbled planes in the air.

Future thinking view from co-founder of OpenText. Contrasted with the emotionally charged view from a popular Canadian business owner who suggests a war between provinces.

I found Podcasts are amongst the best source of information. Here are the feeds that I listen to. Podcast Feeds Podcast OPML Download (Import into Antennapod App.)

Canada is currently embroiled in one of the most poverty inducing pipeline wars; not with other countries - with itself! Eventually, this failed thinking will consume taxpayer’s dollars and keep failed industries alive. This frame of mind ignores the more dynamic and future-thinking sectors of the economy. In my opinion, if you have a drive to succeed and a will to power, you would cast off the Canadian garrison mindset represented by majority.