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Title: Canada has failed at innovation for 100 years. Can the Trudeau government change that' | National Post
Category: Business
Posted By: shockedcanadian
Date: 2017-02-23 10:55:45
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[shockedcanadian]

In a word, no.

You know who to thank...

[BeaverFever]

I've said it before, it's because the Canadian business culture is so heavily influenced by so many "Canadian" companies that are simply local branch offices of US or multinational businesses.

The overseas headquarters is where all the innovation happens, the Canadian business leaders' job is just to implement the decisions made overseas and make sure the underlings do the paperwork and run the machines properly.

It's a "branch plant" mentality that permeates the larger business community and the business schools. Don't rock the boat. Don't challenge the status quo. Just make do with things the way they are and don't cause problems.

It's sad really.

[shockedcanadian]

Our policing hasn't changed in 100 years, our loyalty to the Queen hasn't changed in 100 years. Our innovation is right in line with these ideals supported and embraced by fossils while free, liberty minded citizens eat our lunch. They do so today and they will do so tomorrow.