Reflecting on the rapid growth in Asia’s technology sectors and their key role in the global economy, the Council advised the Canadian government and businesses to be active players in this space to better position Canada to drive domestic economic growth and innovation. [...] To prevent the fragmentation of digital To do so, Canada must identify and support a trade and reduce cyber-security risks in the set of “winning” industries – such as agritech region, Canada must engage and work toward and energy-tech – where our comparative shaping and aligning practices for digital advantages and expertise can be matched to governance. [...] diversity of local infrastructure projects and To successfully enter these markets, the collaborate with a variety of governments, Canadian government and businesses should non-profit organizations, and private-sector listen to the needs of the countries in the companies operating in the region. [...] In this session, speakers will address the opportunities and implications of Asia’s digital boom, and discuss the steps Canadian businesses and the Canadian government should be taking in order to accelerate Canada’s success in the region. [...] By nearly all measures, both pre- and post- pandemic, the Asia Pacific is and will remain the world’s most dynamic region in terms of economic growth and innovation and home to many of the world’s fastest-growing economies, critical resources, capital, key supply chains, and world-leading technologies.
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