An Innovative Economy Needs An Innovative Government.
Senator Colin Deacon
What motivates our office
We are dedicated to finding creative ways for government to empower Canada’s entrepreneurs and innovators to solve important national problems and implement globally competitive solutions. We believe that by addressing certain challenges, Canada can begin to unlock the ability of Canadian innovators to improve the quality of life and prosperity of all Canadians. Click here to read our full mission.
The Latest.
See the latest from Senator Colin Deacon, including his most recent interviews, speeches, special project updates, and all other endeavours.
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June 26th, 2025
Senator Deacon speaks to Bill C-5 (One Canadian Economy Bill) to address why the proposed legislation needs to move forward unamended. Click here to see his full remarks.
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June 25th, 2025
Senator Deacon speaks to the Main Estimates bill for the 2025 fiscal year. He makes the case for why it’s important that the government implements and tracks Key Performance Indicators for programs and spending for innovation. Click here to see his entire remarks.
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June 25th, 2025
Senator Deacon asks the Government Representative of the Senate about the government’s efforts in curbing banking fraud and plans to implement the next phase of Open Banking.
To see the question about baking fraud, click here.
To see the question about open banking (consumer-driven banking), click here.
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June 18th, 2025
Senator Deacon lends his views on the government’s attempt to include amendments to the Elections Act in a tax measures and affordability bill. Click here to read more of his comments.
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June 17th, 2025
Senator Deacon questions Minister Champagne (Finance and National Revenue) on Part 4 of Bill C-4, which includes amendments to Canada’s Elections Act. Click here to see the entire exchange.
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June 12th, 2025
In this Op-Ed co-written with Ari Pandes (Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School Business), Senator Deacon and Mr. Pandes make the case for why years of banking and financial sector consolidation has negatively impacted Canada’s economic competitiveness. Click here to read the full opinion piece.