David Johnston and Canada

: Thursday at Rideau Hall, His Excellency David Johnston will be honouring those who contributed to Canada success by presenting the first Governor General Innovation Awards, according to Huffington Post Canada. This new award celebrates achievements in a variety of sectors, including technology, medicine, science and the arts. The renaming of a federal department and the appointment of a Minister responsible for innovation are just the first signals that a shift is underway to bring into focus the industries, businesses and individuals who will reshape Canada economic prospects going forward. As one of the biggest clusters for video game development in the world , Canada video game industry applauds this initiative and welcomes the renewed focus on innovation and creativity. With well over 40 years under its belt, the global video game industry is not a new player in the innovation game. In nearly all aspects of digital interface, virtual reality technologies are proving their potential to change the way we solve problems and how humans generally see the world in which they live. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.