I may be a sore loser (have a PhD from Waterloo and live in B.C.) but I am honestly wondering how securing the support of three American companies is a winning strategy for building Canadian research and innovation. Can you explain what you meant by that? (yes, this is a question, not snark)
Feds like investment, at the end of the day securing big names like IBM and Intel saying "We're gonna throw money and time behind this" is gonna ring the federal bells hard. Company origins matter less when there is money and a plan on the table, which Alberta secured even in spite of tough comeptitiom from the existing ecosystems.
Could also make the argument of building capacity elsewhere, but thats not something I can confirm was a factor.
Thanks for trying to explain. I am still scratching my head. I have accepted that the deep integration of the North American defence sector cannot be undone, and maybe shouldn't be undone, but I am confused by the signal that we will continue to use this model as we shape future research and development.
I’m kinda torn on this one. I hear what you’re saying Angie and don’t disagree with your premise as it relates to future R&D. The thing is that we’re not exactly in a pole position on quantum or many other emerging technologies. But I think given the nature of this particular defence mission-oriented hub with an emphasis on domestic industry/institutions & gov’t I’m inclined to take the funding and see where this goes. We’ve got great institutions, you’re a product of one but we lack the industry depth in many suddenly pertinent areas. We don’t have the luxury of time to slow walk our way to the future. It’s moving to fast.
One more point….our deep integration with the U.S. defence sector can be undone or at least greatly diminished but we can do it. The catch…It will take 20-30 yrs to do it and likely require commitments to a couple of major projects currently on the books as we transition to a more self-reliant future.
Yes, the names of the American companies concerns me. I am hopeful that any intellectual property developed in Alberta will be subject to Canadian IP laws.
Something that occured to me while reading this... Will these DISH facilities be multidisciplinary? I understand that they are mission focused, but could a drone maker in Calgary take advantage of the Quantum DISH due to its proximity, meaning they have access to the unique secure lab and conference space without having to travel across the country? If so, it suddenly makes more sense to try and spread them around, even if Waterloo might have been a more obvious choice. There are going to be other DISH facilities in Ontario that quantum researchers will have access to, even if they are not tailored to their needs. I like this plan, it feels like a good start.
I may be a sore loser (have a PhD from Waterloo and live in B.C.) but I am honestly wondering how securing the support of three American companies is a winning strategy for building Canadian research and innovation. Can you explain what you meant by that? (yes, this is a question, not snark)
Feds like investment, at the end of the day securing big names like IBM and Intel saying "We're gonna throw money and time behind this" is gonna ring the federal bells hard. Company origins matter less when there is money and a plan on the table, which Alberta secured even in spite of tough comeptitiom from the existing ecosystems.
Could also make the argument of building capacity elsewhere, but thats not something I can confirm was a factor.
Thanks for trying to explain. I am still scratching my head. I have accepted that the deep integration of the North American defence sector cannot be undone, and maybe shouldn't be undone, but I am confused by the signal that we will continue to use this model as we shape future research and development.
I’m kinda torn on this one. I hear what you’re saying Angie and don’t disagree with your premise as it relates to future R&D. The thing is that we’re not exactly in a pole position on quantum or many other emerging technologies. But I think given the nature of this particular defence mission-oriented hub with an emphasis on domestic industry/institutions & gov’t I’m inclined to take the funding and see where this goes. We’ve got great institutions, you’re a product of one but we lack the industry depth in many suddenly pertinent areas. We don’t have the luxury of time to slow walk our way to the future. It’s moving to fast.
One more point….our deep integration with the U.S. defence sector can be undone or at least greatly diminished but we can do it. The catch…It will take 20-30 yrs to do it and likely require commitments to a couple of major projects currently on the books as we transition to a more self-reliant future.
Yes, the names of the American companies concerns me. I am hopeful that any intellectual property developed in Alberta will be subject to Canadian IP laws.
Something that occured to me while reading this... Will these DISH facilities be multidisciplinary? I understand that they are mission focused, but could a drone maker in Calgary take advantage of the Quantum DISH due to its proximity, meaning they have access to the unique secure lab and conference space without having to travel across the country? If so, it suddenly makes more sense to try and spread them around, even if Waterloo might have been a more obvious choice. There are going to be other DISH facilities in Ontario that quantum researchers will have access to, even if they are not tailored to their needs. I like this plan, it feels like a good start.
Well this is disgusting , this government sure knows how to make Canadians want to spend 0 $ on Defence .