However, Canadian business is up to the challenge, says Eric Iankelevic, a policy analyst at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce . Business recognizes the need to harness Canadian-based companies to act in the global market. Sure, it's a challenge, but Canadian companies are already stepping up to the plate. This report just makes it hit home. Though it applauds the Canadian government's efforts to encourage e-commerce development, the Roundtable says Ottawa is moving neither far nor fast enough.
Government has several roles.
It has to bring its own procurement and business online. Most importantly, says Paterson, is that Ottawa has to put its legislation where its mouth is. You hear a lot of talk about how electronic commerce is a priority to Industry Canada, but come on, get on with it. This is a bill that was supposed to be passed last summer. That will require our continuing attention on this issue and we agree with that.