What secrets drive a culture of innovation? It’s not the same everywhere but the world’s best companies can give certain lessons that apply to firms across Canada and the globe.

According to the Canadian government, the nation is in the middle of a global innovation race – and not always coming out easily ahead. While Canada has many assets and natural resources, the edge lies not just with its people but the way that they behave. For this reason, even prior to the pandemic push, the government had committed nearly $4 billion CAD to initiatives meant to jump start innovation culture across Canada.

However, for business owners and operators looking across the ....