Very useful article James, thank you for writing and publishing it.

I agree with you completely. Applied Innovation and Entrepreneurship are not for the faint of heart and yes the Canadian psyche needs to drop its diffident attitude.  

The same goes for the Aussies. Both Canada and Australia are similar to each other in being very lazy adopters and experimenters with new technologies and ideas. 

Both countries are rich in natural resources and both talk a good game of 'we must innovate or die' but I still sense the "Oh No! After YOU Alphonse" hesitation when it comes to investing ones career reputation on the line.

Would love to Skype,

Cliff