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Get real on industrial policy

Robert Asselin says Canada needs to closely monitor industrial policy developments in the United States and respond with our own plan to emphasize key priority areas including agricultural technology, energy and biotechnology. He shares this perspective in a CBC story […]

It’s time to ease restrictions on Canada-US border

Goldy Hyder speaks with Peter Mansbridge on his podcast The Bridge about the urgent need to ease restrictions on the Canada-US border. Referencing our statement with Canadian and American business groups, he highlights the importance of a safe plan to […]

Encouraging Canadians to get their vaccine

Our joint statement with Canadian and American business groups calling on governments to safely reopen the Canada-U.S. border for travel highlights how this action can be instrumental in encouraging more people to get vaccinated as soon as possible. The statement […]

Easing border restrictions

Our joint statement with Canadian and American business groups calling on governments to safely ease cross-border restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers was highlighted in a story by The Canadian Press. “In our view, the vaccination campaigns in both countries have progressed to […]

Balancing fiscal with monetary policy

Robert Asselin looks at the challenges fiscal policymakers may face if interest rates rise. He shares this perspective with the Canadian Press on a story about the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate announcement. “It will be hard for policymakers […]

Encouraging a safe and gradual return to normal

Our joint statement with Canadian and American business groups calling on governments to facilitate safe cross-border travel recognizes the vital role vaccinations and testing play in a reopening plan. The statement was featured in a story by The Globe and […]

Pushing for a renewed G7 agenda

Robert Asselin discusses the challenges facing members of the G7 and the importance of collaboration in leading to a strong and sustainable global recovery. He shares this perspective with Politico PRO Canada. “The obvious but difficult question G-7 leaders are […]

Business groups call for a safe re-opening of the border

Our joint statement with Canadian and American business groups calling on governments to facilitate safe cross-border travel recognizes the vital role vaccination and testing play in a reopening plan. The statement was featured in a story by Bloomberg. “In our […]

Climate change and global health are top issues for transatlantic cooperation

Politico PRO Canada featured the release of the 2021 Transatlantic Trends report in its morning newsletter. It highlighted the top findings of the survey of the populations of 11 Europe and North American countries, which was led by the German […]

Sending the message that vaccination means the return to normal life

Goldy Hyder calls on the federal government to present an evidence-based plan for reopening borders because the freedom to travel would be a powerful incentive for Canadians to get vaccinated. He shares this perspective with The Globe and Mail‘s Campbell […]