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May 27th, 2026 marked a watershed moment for Canadian innovation, national security, and industrial strategy. Against the bustling backdrop of CANSEC 2026, the Government of Canada has officially unveiled its sweeping modernization of the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy (updated on May 27, 2026). For decades, the ITB framework has contractually mandated that global defence primes reinvest 100% of their contract values back into the Canadian economy. Howeve

The document highlights the limitations of traditional indicators, such as the number of patents or licensing revenues, in measuring the actual impact of research and intellectual property. It also suggests ways to better track the trajectory of intangible assets and intellectual property, from their creation through to their use by businesses and end-users. The white paper makes several recommendations aimed in particular at improving governance, data collection, and commerc

In celebration of World Intellectual Property Day (April 26, 2026): IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate , FORPIQ is pleased to publish this interview with Drew Dorweiler, an accomplished business and IP valuator who I have had the pleasure of knowing and collaborating with since our first presentation at FASB 141 , 142 in 2001 and later before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance in the context of its Statutory Review of the Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Fin

Troy Crosby, Assistant Deputy Minister for Materiel, retires after launching Canadian Surface Combatant and F-35 jet programs. Photo by...

An Interview between David Durand , President of FORPIQ, and Professor Martin Bader In today's fiercely competitive global landscape,...

In today's hyper-competitive landscape, what truly separates the thriving enterprise from the struggling one? Often, it's not just about...

@ Sfondo Louis Vuitton Introduction Fashion brands are built on creative concepts and ideas and strive for uniqueness, and exclusivity in...

Unsplashed (c) In this blog, David Durand , lawyer, trademark agent and President of FORPIQ converses with Alejandro Martinez-Ramos and...

Unsplash - Braden Collum (c) Competition is vital for a thriving economy and benefits consumers directly. When businesses compete, they...

(c) Andreas Klassen Welcome to the first FORPIQ interview series in lead-up to our November 2025 conference on Strengthening Canada’s...

@ Trade Finance Global Canada, a nation built on trade, has long understood the critical role that international commerce plays in its...

© Micheile Henderson Introduction In the quest to improve Canada’s ranking in the Global Innovation Index , businesses can turn to...