Canada is an innovator. We will build on our already strong cyber security industry to make Canada a global leader in innovative cyber technology. To help set the conditions for success, the Government of Canada will support the full spectrum of research and development, from basic research to product launch. There is a global shortage of cyber security professionals. Canada is no exception. We will take steps to educate and grow cyber security talent in Canada. At the same time, there are steps we can take now to use technology—such as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation—to better meet the threats we face today. Some notable initiatives underway include: „ „ „ „ „ „ 19 20 21 22 23 24 Canada’s Digital Charter19 sets out how the Government of Canada ensures that Canadians can rely on the integrity and security of the services they use online, and of their information held by the private sector. The Cyber Security Innovation Network20 supports the growth of Canada’s cyber security ecosystem through collaboration between academia, the private sector, not-for-profit sectors and other levels of government. It funds high-impact projects to enhance research and development, commercialize products and services, and develop cyber security talent. The recently established Canada Innovation Corporation21 supports the development and protection of new intellectual property in the defence sector, resulting in new, innovative, and safe Canadian cyber technology. Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster22 accelerates the development and adoption of cyber technologies. The Digital Technologies Research Centre23 partners with industry to research threats to supply chains, transportation, energy, and other infrastructure. Innovative Solutions Canada24 helps small and medium enterprises (SMEs) bring their innovations to market. https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovation-better-canada/en/canadas-digital-charter-trust-digital-world https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/cyber-security-innovation-network/en https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/services/publications/canada-innovation-corporation-blueprint.html https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/global-innovation-clusters/en/canadas-digital-technology-cluster https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/products-services/technical-advisory-services/cybersecurity https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/about-us 18 National Cyber Security Strategy