Microsoft Canada is deeply committed to Canada and our country's ability to compete in the global economy. We are dedicated to helping Canadian companies become more innovative and productive through our products and services and we are equally invested in national efforts to make Canada more competitive and economically prosperous.

There are many ways in which Microsoft Canada engages in the innovation and productivity debate:

CAN>WIN

CAN>WIN is a national business summit for Canada's most influential business leaders, politicians and academics, and some of the world's most important thought leaders to discuss Canadian competitiveness, our ability to innovate and become more productive and the economic prosperity of all Canadians.

Thought Leadership Debate Series

A series of thought leadership debates on issues relating to Canada's competitiveness. Private sector and academic elites engage in discussion about Corporate Social Responsibility, innovation and prosperity zeroing in on the challenges and opportunities inherent to these themes. A Q&A discussion with expert panels appeared in the print edition of Canadian Business Magazine over six installments.

This year, the leadership series moved online and focuses on key issues facing Canadians including Immigration, Canada's relationship with the US, Carbon Tax, Selling Canadian Water, Post-secondary education, and the Oil Sands. This year's live debates are featured on the Canadian Business website and Maclean's website. 

Infusion Angels Innovation Centre, Waterloo, Ontario

Microsoft Canada and Infusion Angels, a Toronto based 'angel' investment firm, founded the Infusion Angels Innovation Centre (IAIC) - Canada's first entrepreneur-focused Innovation Centre.

The IAIC  fosters economic growth in Canada by providing students and entrepreneurs with the critical resources needed to take their ideas, concepts and solutions to market.

The IAIC offers an advanced learning environment, providing students and local entrepreneurs with a variety of resources including open access to the latest technologies from sponsors Microsoft, Dell and Intel, and a comprehensive training curriculum on topics relating to technology, business and entrepreneurship.

To view the launch release click here and to view highlights of the media coverage click here.

Microsoft Canada Development Centre

Microsoft operates a software development centre in Richmond, British Columbia employing over 300 of the world's most talented software developers from 45 different countries who speak 15 different languages. Collectively they work on more than 50 per cent of Microsoft products including Windows Vista®, Office, Xbox®, Zune® and server technology.

View the MCDC opening release here and view highlights of the media coverage here.

Please visit the MCDC website for more information.

In The News

Microsoft Canada was ranked third in the Branham 300 list of Top 25 Multinational IT Companies. This listing highlights established leaders in the global marketplace that make a significant contribution to the Canadian economy by creating employment, encouraging innovation and stimulating growth.

Click here to see the coverage in Backbone Magazine, April 2009.

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