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Booming economy feeds focus on growth

Robert Asselin believes the federal budget recognized the seriousness of the moment by showing fiscal restraint and understanding the need for a long-term economic growth plan. However, as he shares with Canadian Press, he says focus now needs to shift […]

A prudent, responsible budget

Robert Asselin believes the federal budget recognized the seriousness of the moment by showing fiscal restraint and understanding the need for a long-term economic growth plan. However, as he shares with National Post columnist John Ivison, he says focus now […]

It’s the right direction but lots to do

Goldy Hyder speaks discusses Budget 2022 with CPAC’s Peter Van Dusen. “It’s the right direction but lots to do in terms of specifics… the elements are there, I am hoping we can work more collaboratively in a genuine spirit of […]

Budget pivots to prudence

Robert Asselin believes the federal budget recognized the seriousness of the moment by showing fiscal restraint and understanding the need for a long-term economic growth plan. However, as he shares with Bloomberg News, he says focus now needs to shift […]

It is a chance to work collaboratively with the private sector

Goldy Hyder speaks with CTV News’ Merella Fernandez about Budget 2022. “It’s the right direction in the big picture…. parts of the [growth] plan are there, it is a chance to work collaboratively with the private sector…” Goldy Hyder, President […]

Keep the recovery strong

Robert Asselin warns federal policymakers against pursuing aggressive, short-term spending plans. He shares this perspective with the Canadian Press in a story about both the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s report on the 2021 economic and fiscal update and Statistics Canada’s December […]

Does Canada need its own DARPA?

Robert Asselin and Sean Speer’s latest Public Policy Forum report New North Star III is featured in Konrad Yakabuski’s column in The Globe and Mail. He highlights the bipartisan support for an advanced Canadian research agency modelled after DARPA and […]

Canada needs a moonshot to fight climate change

Robert Asselin outlines how a DARPA-like agency could help Canada develop breakthrough technologies and boost economic growth. He shares this perspective in an article in The Logic about Innovation Minister Champagne’s efforts to create the Canadian Advanced Research Projects Agency […]

Protectionism and the complicated politics in the U.S.

Trevor Kennedy outlines the challenges facing Canada when it comes to the politics of protectionism in the United States. He shares this perspective with Bloomberg News in a report about the new federal mandate letters. “A lot of this is […]

Focus on long-term growth

Robert Asselin is concerned the government being too complacent on fiscal policy while COVID remains a risk. He shares this perspective with Amanda Lang in an interview on BNN Bloomberg following the federal economic and fiscal update. “Focus fiscal policy […]