It’s one of the most urbanized nations in the world, with massively disproportionate GDP generated in and around Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. The same dynamics are driving innovation in New York, Boston, London, Singapore and Berlin. Toronto is also a leading financial centre, with great neighbourhoods, strong public schools, and unparalleled diversity and cultural vibrancy. The largest and most comprehensive node in this network — MaRS — exemplifies the new model for urban multi-sector innovation hubs, right in the heart of Toronto’s Discovery District. That doesn’t mean we should neglect our natural resource advantages; innovation is urgently needed in those sectors too.

Source: thestar September 16, 2016 10:18 UTC