QotD: Innovation in Canada

I have long been convinced that Canada needlessly sells itself short; we tend not to celebrate success very loudly or readily up here. Our celebrities are considered to have "made it" when they've achieved success in L.A. or New York. Our executives are considered successful when they move on to helm large American or international firms. Our entrepreneurs are considered successful when their companies get bought up by a wealthier competitor. If we want to stay ahead in a global game, those attitudes have to change.

Chris Taylor, "Canadian business setting self-defeating goals?", Taylor & Company, 2006-04-20