The Digital Economy in Canada

Minister Paradis Challenges Canadian Businesses to Lead in the Global Digital Economy

The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry, addresses the audience at the Canada 3.0 conference in Stratford, Ontario, on April 24, 2012. Minister Paradis challenged Canadian businesses to lead in the global digital economy.
Source: Steve Martin, CP Images

Stratford, Ontario, April 24, 2012—Speaking at the Canada 3.0 Digital Media Forum, the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry, challenged Canadian industry to take risks, invest, think creatively and act boldly to ensure Canada's success in the global digital economy.

"We need a growing information and communications technology sector that drives product and service innovations and propels them into every corner of our economy," said Minister Paradis. "We need to make Canada a world leader in the creation and use of digital technologies. That is where our future lies. To get there we must invest, adapt and innovate."

Read the full text of the news release on the Canada News Centre website