Statement by ACT | The App Association on Canada Digital Service Tax Adoption
“ACT | The App Association strongly opposes Bill C-59’s proposal to impose a digital services tax (DST) for Canada. The changes to Canadian law that C-59 will upend business planning [...]
Open Letter to Mario Draghi on the future of European Competitiveness
As we continue to advocate for a thriving digital ecosystem, we have addressed an open letter to Mario Draghi, with some asks for considerations in his upcoming report on EU [...]
Identifying Key Components of a Successful Tech Hub
The concept of a "tech hub" has evolved into much more than a campaign buzzword or a geographical location. It represents a dynamic ecosystem where talent, innovation, and connectivity converge [...]
Talent Hubs and Tech Hubs: Settling the Chicken-and-Egg Debate
In the world of economic development and innovation, the relationship between talent hubs and tech hubs is often likened to the age-old question of the chicken and the egg. Which [...]
Safeguarding Innovation: IP Concerns and the DMA
As the European Commission continues implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the app economy face new challenges and risks. Recently, members of ACT [...]