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Statistics Canada/Statistique Canada

The Internet: Is It Changing the Way Canadians Spend Their Time?  /  Internet influence-t-il l'emploi du temps des Canadiens?

This study aims to develop a better understanding of the social impacts associated with Internet use in Canada. Cette étude vise à développer une meilleure compréhension des répercussions sociales liées à l'utilisation d'Internet au Canada. ©2006. 


How Canadians' Use of the Internet Affects Social Life and Civic Participation

Are Canadians becoming more isolated, more reclusive and less integrated in their communities as they use the Internet? Or, are they becoming more participatory and more integrated in their communities? In addition, do these communities still resemble traditional communities, or are they becoming more like social networks than cohesive groups? To address these questions, this article organizes, analyzes and presents existing Canadian evidence.  /  Les Canadiens deviennent ils plus isolés et reclus et moins bien intégrés dans leur collectivité lorsqu'ils utilisent Internet? Ou encore, participent ils de plus en plus et sont ils davantage intégrés dans leur collectivité? Par ailleurs, ces collectivités ressemblent elles toujours aux collectivités traditionnelles, ou deviennent elles davantage des réseaux sociaux que des groupes cohésifs? Afin de répondre à ces questions, le présent article organise, analyse et présente certaines données probantes pour le Canada. ©2008.

Industry Canada/Industrie Canada

Digital Media and Canada: The Future Is Here / Les médias numériques : L'avenir se joue au Canada

Canada has a worldwide reputation for expertise in digital media — and a remarkably successful track record. This strength extends into the development of exceptional content for all types of next- generation devices — PCs, consoles, wireless and mobile devices — and even into the virtual world of online work and play! /  Le XXIe siècle est plongé dans le monde du multimédia et le Canada possède une expertise considérable dans toute la gamme de ces technologies : animation et effets spéciaux, effets visuels et postproduction, cybermarketing et applications commerciales, éducation et formation, jeux vidéo pour console et ordinateur, outils et plateformes, matériel informatique. ©2008


Multimedia and Digital Entertainment - Canada: The Future Is Here /  Multimédia et divertissement numérique - L'avenir se joue au Canada

It's a multimedia world in the 21st century — and Canada offers tremendous expertise across the entire multimedia spectrum: animation and special effects, visual effects and post-production, web marketing and business applications, education and training, video and computer games, tools and platforms, hardware. / Le XXIe siècle est plongé dans le monde du multimédia et le Canada possède une expertise considérable dans toute la gamme de ces technologies : animation et effets spéciaux, effets visuels et postproduction, cybermarketing et applications commerciales, éducation et formation, jeux vidéo pour console et ordinateur, outils et plateformes, matériel informatique. © 2006


People and Excellence: The Heart of Successful Commercialization - Volume I: Final Report of the Expert Panel on Commercialization  /  Les gens et l'excellence : au coeur du succès de la commercialisation - Volume I : Rapport final du Groupe d'experts en commercialisation

The Minister of Industry, appointed members to the Expert Panel on Commercialization in May 2005. The Panel was asked to identify how the Government of Canada could help ensure continuous improvement in Canada's commercialization performance. /  Le ministre de l'Industrie, nous a nommés, en mai 2005, membres du Groupe d'experts en commercialisation non partisan, afin d'étudier la façon dont le gouvernement du Canada pourrait aider à assurer une amélioration continue du rendement canadien en matière de commercialisation.

Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade/Ministère du Développement Économique et du Commerce

Ontario Business Report / Le Cahier des affaires

If you’re in business in Ontario you’ll want to read the Ontario Business Report. Issued bi-monthly, the OBR tracks business trends, highlights successful companies and reports on government incentives and programs to support innovation.  /  Le Cahier des affaires de l'Ontario , publié six fois par an, est une publication d’information qui rend compte des tendances des affaires en Ontario, raconte des histoires de réussite, fait part de commentaires d’intervenants et annonce des mesures prises par le gouvernement pour aider le secteur privé à créer des emplois et investir dans l’expansion des affaires.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development /Organisation de Coopération et de Développement Économiques (OECD/OCDE)


OECD Compenduim of Productivity Indicators/Compendium de l'OCDE sur les Indicateurs de Productivité, 2008

This compendium presents a large number of indicators on productivity and includes methodological notes which describe the measurement challenges, data choices, and remaining measurement problems. /  Ce compendium rassemble un grand nombre d'indicateurs de la productivité et comprend également des notes méthodologiques décrivant les défis liés à la mesure de la productivité, les choix de données ainsi que les problèmes résiduels ayant trait aux méthodes de mesure de la productivité. ©OECD 2008.

Measuring China's Innovation System - National Specificities and International Comparisons

  Science and technology (S&T) have been pinpointed by the Chinese State Council as a key driving force for sustainable economic growth and the transformation of China into an innovation-oriented nation on the basis of the development of a national innovation system with strong indigenous innovation capacity. STI WORKING PAPER 2009/1 Statistical Analysis of Science, Technology and Industry. Martin Schaaper, OECD. ©2009

Information Technology Outlook 2008

Information technology (IT) and broadband are major drivers of research, innovation, economic growth and social change. The 2008 edition of the OECD Information Technology Outlook analyses recent developments in the IT goods and services industries, and suggests that the outlook is for continued long-term growth, constrained by the currently very uncertain macroeconomic environment in OECD countries. ©2008

Communications Outlook /  Les Perspectives des communications 2007

The OECD Communications Outlook 2007 presents the most recent comparable data on communication sector performance and provides information on policy frameworks in OECD countries.The report also provides detailed time series data of up to 10 years for a number of key indicators.In addition, for the first time, the 2007 edition includes analysis of the communication sector in five large non-OECD countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.  /  Les Perspectives des communications de l'OCDE présente les données comparables les plus récentes sur les performances du secteur des communications et fournit des informations sur les politiques menées dans ce domaine dans les pays de l’OCDE.
Ce rapport présente également des données détaillées de séries chronologiques (couvrant jusqu'à 10 ans) pour un certain nombre d'indicateurs clés.De plus, l'édition 2007 comprend pour la première fois des analyses du secteur des communications dans 5 grands pays non membres de l'OCDE : le Brésil, la Russie, l'Inde, la Chine et l'Afrique du Sud.

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008 / Les Perspectives de la science, de la technologie et de l’industrie de l’OCDE 2008

The OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008 reviews key trends in science, technology and innovation in OECD countries and a number of major non-member economies including Brazil, Chile, China, Israel, Russia and South Africa. Les Perspectives de la science, de la technologie et de l’industrie de l’OCDE 2008 passent en revue les principales tendances concernant la science, la technologie et l’innovation dans les pays de l’OCDE et dans un certain nombre de grandes économies non membres comme l’Afrique du Sud, le Brésil, le Chili, la Chine, Israël et la Fédération de Russie. ©2008

World Economic Forum

Global Competitiveness Report 2008-2009

The rankings are calculated from both publicly available data and the Executive Opinion Survey, a comprehensive annual survey conducted by the World Economic Forum together with its network of Partner Institutes (leading research institutes and business organizations) in the countries covered by the report. This year, over 12,000 business leaders were polled in a record 134 global economies. The survey is designed to capture a broad range of factors affecting an economy’s business climate. The report also includes comprehensive listings of the main strengths and weaknesses of countries, making it possible to identify key priorities for policy reform. © World Economic Forum 2008.

Global Information Technology Report 2008-2009

The Report stresses the importance of ICT as a catalyst for growth in the current global turmoil. The Report underlines that good education fundamentals and high levels of technological readiness and innovation are essential engines of growth needed to overcome the current economic crisis. Under the theme “Mobility in a Networked World”, this year’s Report places a particular focus on the relationship and interrelations between mobility and ICT. © World Economic Forum 2009.

 

Miscellaneous

Heidrick & Struggles: Mapping global Talent - Essays and Insights

The Global Talent Index (GTI) is a unique research study done in conjunction with the Economist Intelligence Unit to identify where talent is located in the world today and where it will be located five years from now. © Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. and protected by United States and international copyright laws. Any use or re-use of any such content with out the express written consent of Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. is expressly prohibited.


Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association: Why Venture Capital is Essentialto the Canadian Economy - The Impact of Venture Capital on the Canadian Economy

This study measures and explains the economic impact of venture capitalon the Canadian economy.  As such, it seeks to dispel some of the uncertainties surrounding the perception of the venture capital industry and contribute to the public policy debate about how Canada can enhance its competitiveness in the 21st century. ©CVCA 2009.


New Policy Institute: Harnessing the Mobile Revolution

In recent years, the use of mobile phones and other mobile communications in developing countries has skyrocketed, and author Tom Kalil takes a look at the power of mobile technologies in addressing some of our most pressing challenges, such as reducing the huge inequities in life expectancy between rich and poor countries, fostering inclusive economic growth, and promoting vibrant democracies.


Canadian Film and Television Production Association (CFTPA): An Economic Report on the Canadian Film and Television Production Industry

While Canadian producers achieved considerable success at home and abroad in 2008, they face serious challenges in 2009, as audiovisual distribution continues to shift to new digital platforms, and the global economy falls into a deep recession.  New digital platforms – online and mobile – are quickly gaining traction with Canadian households; yet, the industry still has no clear sense of how Canadian content will reach audiences over these new digital platforms. © CFTPA 2009

 

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada/Association des universités et collèges du Canada: Momentum - The 2008 report on university research and knowledge mobilization
Momentum provides a detailed assessment – one that is mindful of the appropriate timeframes required to achieve long-term research goals. It also illustrates that research funding and performance must be carefully, thoroughly and continually assessed and reassessed against international competition.©2008 AUCC


Canadian Internet Project: Canada Online!  The Internet, Media and Emerging Technologies:  Uses, Attitudes, Trends and International Comparisons 2007 ©2008

The Canadian Internet Project (CIP) is a longitudinal study of trends in the use of the Internet, traditional media and emerging technologies by Canadians, as well as their attitudes towards media and online activities.


IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry) Digital Music Report 2009

IFPI's Digital Music Report 2009, published today, gives a comprehensive overview of trends in the music business internationally. It shows an industry that has shifted its approach from one based only on unit sales of music to "monetising" access to music across a multitude of channels and platforms. ©2009

Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA): 2008 Wireless Attitudes Study

In 2008, the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) commissioned Harris/Decima to assess the penetration of wireless phones among Canadian households and to help them understand key usage trends, behaviours, and attitudes surrounding wireless phones. ©2008

 
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