Sustainable Development Goal 9
Standing
Undergraduate
Type of Proposal
Oral Research Presentation
Challenges Theme
Open Challenge
Faculty Sponsor
Tim Brunet
Proposal
SDG 9 recognizes that Inclusive and sustainable industrialization, together with innovation and infrastructure, can unleash dynamic and competitive economic forces that generate employment and income. Canada has achieved some progress when it comes to some of the indicators identified in the Canadian Indicator Framework (CIF) for SDG 9.New digital technologies are transforming existing industries, creating new business models, empowering innovation, and driving growth in Canada. However, Canadian firms tend to be relatively slow adopters of new technology, ranking low compared to other countries with similar economy potentials.While the Government of Canada is aiming to enhance skills, jobs and create more opportunities for Canadian residents and innovative businesses across the country, we can contribute as individuals to the achievement of this goal by staying informed on how the industry impacts on our life and well-being, using social media to push for policymakers to prioritize the SDGs, and organizing or participating in a think tank contest.
Grand Challenges
Viable, Healthy and Safe Communities
Sustainable Development Goal 9
SDG 9 recognizes that Inclusive and sustainable industrialization, together with innovation and infrastructure, can unleash dynamic and competitive economic forces that generate employment and income. Canada has achieved some progress when it comes to some of the indicators identified in the Canadian Indicator Framework (CIF) for SDG 9.New digital technologies are transforming existing industries, creating new business models, empowering innovation, and driving growth in Canada. However, Canadian firms tend to be relatively slow adopters of new technology, ranking low compared to other countries with similar economy potentials.While the Government of Canada is aiming to enhance skills, jobs and create more opportunities for Canadian residents and innovative businesses across the country, we can contribute as individuals to the achievement of this goal by staying informed on how the industry impacts on our life and well-being, using social media to push for policymakers to prioritize the SDGs, and organizing or participating in a think tank contest.