A strong STEM skillset helped the Canadian economy grow and thrive as an emerging first-world power. Now, as a part of a more mature player on the world stage, what can Canadian firms do to maintain or even grow their STEM-based competitive edge? --DAVE DESOUZA

STEM skills have made critical contributions to the daily prosperity of Canadians. And yet, after decades of strong, resilient development, Canada is now a more mature nation. Future growth and innovation can’t simply rely on forward momentum from the past. Firms will need to develop systems and strategies to monitor, encourage, and stimulate further STEM innovation nationwide.

After all, STEM-bas....