Thank you, Chair.
Thank you to everybody for coming today. Thank you for your expertise.
I'm from Kitchener. We are home to world-class innovation. Our innovation ecosystem is unmatched. What I see within our ecosystem, though, is some cutting-edge technology not reaching monetization, number one, and number two, not staying within Canada when it does. To that end, $62 billion of net investment left Canada in the past five months.
Mr. Doyle, my questions will be for you today. One of your SMART centres is located right in my community. Thank you for coming with your expertise today.
First, how does the current spending support real technology adoption through monetization, which is vital in tech hubs like Kitchener?
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Thank you for that. You mentioned the bureaucratic process. What I'm hearing from our community right now is that to receive funding, to be a part of funding, they have to get through a very bureaucratic process. Instead of going through the bureaucratic process, is there a way… Read more
that you think we should focus on being more industry-focused and monetization-focused for tech sectors like Kitchener?
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Man, I Love What I Do. Over the past 10 weeks at home in Kitchener Centre, we’ve been on the move. I’ve had the chance to chat with, celebrate with, learn from, and connect with 149 community events, organizations, and local businesses. From street festivals to roundtables, fro… Read more
m small business visits to neighbourhood BBQs, every conversation added something valuable. And now, I’m heading back to Ottawa with all of it: your ideas, your concerns, your energy. This job is a privilege. And I can’t wait to bring everything we’ve learned this summer back to Parliament, for YOU. Let’s get to work.
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ategic conversations about how we align our efforts to deliver real results for Kitchener Centre. From housing and transit to small business support and community safety, we’re focused on practical solutions that make a difference. The work ahead is serious, and I’m ready to get to it. Let’s build a future that’s secure, affordable, and full of opportunity, together. Thank you to all, that took the time to meet. Aislinn Clancey - MPP Kitchener Centre Margaret Johnston - Councillor ward 8 Stephanie Stretch - Councillor ward 10 Debbie Chapman - Councillor ward 9 Colleen James - Regional councillor Berry Vrbanovic - Mayor of Kitchener Mike Harris - MPP Kitchener Conestoga Catherine Fife - MPP Waterloo Matthew Rodrigues - Regional councillor Karen Redman - Chair, Regional Municipality of Waterloo Jason Deneault - Councillor ward 3 Dorothy McCabe - Mayor of Waterloo Dave Schnider - Councillor ward 2 Sue Foxton - Mayor North Dumfries
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