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Challenging fiscal track

Robert Asselin shines a light on the long-term situation facing the country in an interview with Reuters about the federal fiscal and economic update. “I think the fiscal track might be more challenging than someone would look at today.”

Growth necessary to sustain expenses

Robert Asselin believes there are several big expenses on the horizon that could strain public finances in the coming years without a big bump in economic growth. He lays out the positives and negatives of the fiscal and economic update […]

It’s time to pivot to longer-term growth

Robert Asselin examines the tension between fiscal and monetary policy, as he calls for the government to pivot to building a long-term growth strategy. He shares this perspective with Greg Quinn of Market News International in an article looking ahead […]

Be careful not to make inflation worse

Robert Asselin surveys the current state of the Canadian economy and cautions the government to avoid measures that may increase inflation. He shares this perspective with The Canadian Press in an article about Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s announcement of December […]

An important time for our two countries

Goldy Hyder welcomes David Cohen, the new U.S. Ambassador to Canada, and outlines the key priorities to advance bilateral ties. His comments were included in article by Politico about Vice President Kamala Harris swearing in David Cohen as ambassador. “Ambassador […]

Much work to do together

Goldy Hyder welcomes David Cohen, the new U.S. Ambassador to Canada, and outlines the key priorities to advance bilateral ties. His comments were included in article by The Canadian Press about Vice President Kamala Harris swearing in David Cohen as […]

India is key to trade diversification

Trevor Kennedy highlights the potential business opportunities in India and how this fast-growing economy can help Canada meet its trade diversification strategy. He offers this perspective in an article by the Canadian Press about reports that Canada is rebooting formal […]

Emphasis on the economy creates an opportunity

Goldy Hyder welcomes the Speech from the Throne and looks ahead to the Fall Economic Statement as an opportunity for the federal government to present more details for an economic growth plan. He shares this perspective in an interview with […]

Compete with other regions

Goldy Hyder emphasizes the importance for the Prime Minister to use the Three Amigos Summit to position North America as a more integrated and collaborative region to compete globally. He shares this perspective with The Globe and Mail‘s Campbell Clark […]

Protectionism harms our relationship

Trevor Kennedy highlights the ways Buy American and other protectionist policies undermine the mutual interests of Canada and the U.S.. He shares this perspective with the CBC’s Alex Panetta in an article about Prime Minister Trudeau’s visit to Washington for […]