The Innovation Imperative: Why Canada needs to harness the power of the platform economy

Projections about the impending failure of digital platform firms such as Uber and Airbnb were rampant as the rollout of lockdowns began in Canada last March. These firms were deemed unprepared to manage in a world where travel, mobility and ordinary activities like going out for dinner, were put on indefinite hold. And yet, ten months on, the platform economy and platform firms have demonstrated what many can only aspire to: resilience and growth. Read More