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Lack of fiscal restraint has consequences
Robert Asselin highlights that the failure to implement fiscal restraint in the past three budgets has caused excessive debt and consequences for Canadians. He shares his perspective in a Politico article about the state of Canada’s federal finances. “It has […]
Wealth creation raises living standards
Robert Asselin calls for greater collaboration between the private and public sectors to encourage innovation and investment. He shares his perspective with Yahoo Finance about the state of Canada’s productivity. “Without wealth creation, wages are stagnant, living standards are affected. […]
Barriers facing Canada’s energy sector
Heather Exner-Pirot raises the alarm about the long-term effects of limited market access and pipeline shortages on Canada’s energy sector. She shares her perspective with the Canadian Press for an article about Canada’s oil export capacities. “There is no technical, […]
New corporate tax will hurt consumers
Goldy Hyder cautions the government about the negative impact new corporate taxes would have on business investment and consumers in Canada. His opinion piece with The Hub was cited in a Bloomberg News article about the upcoming federal budget. “The latest […]
Adopting new growth-oriented policies for Budget 2024
Goldy Hyder urges the Finance Minister to keep spending in check and adopt growth-oriented policies to provide a better future for Canadians. His perspective shared with the media was cited in multiple news outlets regarding the April 16th federal budget. […]
Business groups voice concerns over proposed Competition Act changes
The Business Council of Canada’s joint letter with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, Canadian Marketing Association and Retail Council of Canada voicing concerns about the government’s changes to the Competition […]
Emissions cap on oil and gas could curtail the economy
Michael Gullo warns that the proposed emissions cap on the oil and gas sector could be detrimental to Canada’s economy and competitiveness. His letter to Mr. John Moffet, Assistant Deputy Minister of the Environmental Protection Branch, was featured by multiple […]
Implications of a pause on new U.S. LNG export facilities
Heather Exner-Pirot underscores the connectedness of the North American energy supply chain. She shares her perspective in an article by the Canadian Press about the Canadian implications of the United States’ decision to pause approvals for liquified natural gas export […]
Keeping governments accountable on cybersecurity
Trevor Neiman expresses concern about the level of privacy, transparency, and protection Bill C-26 will have for businesses. He shares his perspective in an article by The Logic about the future of the government’s cybersecurity bill. “I think the business […]
There needs to be stronger economic growth
Discussing his latest report “Analyzing the Federal Government’s Fiscal Anchors,” Robert Asselin asserts that the government’s inability to meet its previous three fiscal targets raises questions about the credibility of its new fiscal anchor. His perspective was widely covered by […]