Joe Canavan, recognized as Canada’s 2025 angel of the year, is advocating for the country to become an ‘innovation nation’ by 2034. At the NACO Summit in Ottawa, Canavan shared his insights on enhancing Canada’s economic sovereignty and productivity. With a rich background in financial services and early investments in Canadian tech companies like Layer 6, Koho, and Wealthsimple, Canavan discussed his passion for fostering Canadian tech’s potential. His plan focuses on improving tech investment and mentorship to drive the nation forward.