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CANADA . GEM Canada Report 2013 (Global Entrepre neurship Monitor) Peter Josty Executive Director, The Centre for Innovation Studies (THECIS) Cooper Langford , Faculty Professor, University of Calgary Étienne St-Jean Professor, UQTR, Trois Rivières Calgary, April 9 2014.

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  1. CANADA GEM Canada Report 2013 (Global Entrepreneurship Monitor) Peter Josty Executive Director, The Centre for Innovation Studies (THECIS) Cooper Langford, Faculty Professor, University of Calgary Étienne St-Jean Professor, UQTR, Trois Rivières Calgary, April 9 2014

  2. CANADA What is GEM? World’s largest study of entrepreneurship. 2013 was 15th year 70 countries in 2013 197,000 interviews with individuals 3,800 interviews with experts Covers 90% of global economy. Unique: focus on individual, international aspect

  3. CANADA In Canada Re-joined GEM in 2013, absent since 2003 Study of Canada plus 7 provinces – BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland. There will be detailed provincial reports issued later this year.

  4. CANADA Purpose of GEM Better understand the linkages between entrepreneurship and economic development Three main objectives: • To measure differences in the level of entrepreneurial activity between countries • To uncover factors leading to appropriate levels of entrepreneurship • To suggest policies that may enhance the national level of entrepreneurial activity.

  5. CANADA GEMMethodology Survey of the adult population – to provide information on entrepreneurial activity. Survey of experts – to provide information on the context and environment in which entrepreneurship takes place. Incorporated into a report together with other relevant information from sources such as Statistics Canada, etc.

  6. CANADA GEM’s definition of entrepreneurship: “Any attempt at new business or venture creation, such as self-employment, a new business organization, or the expansion of an existing business, by an individual, a team of individuals or an established business.”

  7. CANADA Agenda for today Entrepreneurial attitudes. Entrepreneurial activity Entrepreneurial aspirations Entrepreneurial framework conditions Special topics for 2013 Entrepreneurship by immigrants Youth entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship and well being Provincial summary Recommendations

  8. Attitudes CANADA

  9. Activity CANADA

  10. Activity CANADA

  11. Distribution over sectors CANADA

  12. CANADA Total Entrepreneurial Activity Index (TEA) by age

  13. Innovation related measures CANADA

  14. CANADA Gender comparisons

  15. Education CANADA

  16. Income CANADA

  17. High Growth entrepreneurship CANADA

  18. Aspirations CANADA

  19. Framework for entrepreneurship - Finance CANADA

  20. Climate for entrepreneurship – Gov’t programs and policies CANADA

  21. Overall rating of framework themes CANADA

  22. Special topic: Entrepreneurship by immigrants CANADA

  23. Special Topic: Youth entrepreneurship – youth preparation for entrepreneurship CANADA

  24. Special topic: Wellbeing CANADA

  25. Life satisfaction and work balance CANADA

  26. Provincial summary (TEA) CANADA

  27. Other provincial comparisons CANADA

  28. Recommendations CANADA Focus Government policies on innovative firms with growth potential. Use Government procurement to develop young innovative firms. Reduce red tape to facilitate innovative young firms. 4. Expand education to foster entrepreneurial attitude in K- 12 and post secondary 5. Build a uniquely Canadian innovation strategy. 6. Better understand the relationship between innovation and entrepreneurship. 7. Improve the climate for female entrepreneurs

  29. GEM Canada Team CANADA

  30. Thank you to the report funders CANADA

  31. CANADA Thankyou. Peter Jostyp.josty@thecis.ca Cooper Langford chlangfo@ucalgary.ca Étienne St-Jean etienne.st-jean@uqtr.ca

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