The Governor General’s Innovations Awards were created to foster a culture of innovation by recognizing the outstanding and groundbreaking work taking place in our country. The GGIA are sustained through the efforts of founding and nominating partners. Winners are selected through a two-stage, merit-based selection process. The selection process is administered by the Canada Foundation for Innovation while the execution of all aspects of the program is overseen by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General working in close collaboration with Rideau Hall Foundation.
The Public Policy Forum has been organizing a discussion panel with the GGIA winners and produces a booklet describing the projects for which they are being recognized.
Reports
Canada’s Innovation Stars: Meet the 2018 Governor General’s Innovation Award laureates
The innovation stars are out and shining over Canada as the Governor General’s Innovation Awards are handed out to six laureates and teams for 2018.
Articles
First Nations Finance Authority (Ernie Daniels, CEO): By fixing finance rules, First Nations can invest in themselves
The First Nations Finance Authority is being honored as a Governor General Innovation Award recipient on May 23 for their ground-breaking innovative funding regime that reduces borrowing cuts and provides interest rate security for First Nations communities across the country.
Events
Past Event
2018 Governor General Innovation Awards – Discussion Panel and Reception
Watch the video of the newly minted 2018 Governor General Innovation Award laureates having a candid discussion about their challenges, their triumphs, and what Canada needs to do to grow as an innovation nation.
