Trudeau markets Canada as tech hub in bid for global investment at Davos

In the midst of economic upheaval both at home and abroad, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was remarkably upbeat as he called upon global billionaires and leaders of worldwide corporations to invest in Canada, saying the country has more to offer than oil and natural gas.

Taking centre stage at the annual World Economic Forum, Mr. Trudeau derided the former Conservative government’s focus on Canada as an energy superpower and rebranded Canada as a hub for technological innovation and skilled labour.

“My predecessor wanted you to know Canada for its resources. I want you to know Canadians for our resourcefulness,” Mr. Trudeau said in a speech to about 400 delegates. Read More..