Future Economy

Monday, August 31, 2026

Canada’s Deep Tech Moment Is Now.
Let’s Not Blow It.

Canada has the science, talent, and innovation needed to become a global deep tech leader. The next step is turning that strength into economic leadership. 

In a new op-ed for TheFutureEconomy.ca, Deep Tech Canada President & CEO Janice Warkentin Steeves explores what Canada needs to do to seize this opportunity. 

The article highlights 5 priorities for strengthening Canada's deep tech ecosystem: 

Breaking down silo across sectors 
Bridging the commercialization "valley of death"
Creating stronger pathways for Canadian innovators to sell to Canada 
Building and supporting the ecosystems that help companies scale
Attracting and retaining the talent needed to build the future here at home

Canada is not short on ideas, talent, or world-class research. The opportunity now is to build the connections, capital, procurement pathways, and ecosystem support needed to turn that potential into lasting economic impact. 

READ THE FULL OP-ED HERE 157,000 The projected number of jobs Canada's quantum sector could create by 2045 if current growth trajectories continue. Source: Government of Canada

157,000 The projected number of jobs Canada's quantum sector could create by 2045 if current growth trajectories continue. Source: Government of Canada

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