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The state of Canada’s finances ahead of 2024 federal budget 

Robert Asselin critiques the current fiscal approach highlighting his concerns about a stagnating economy, uncontrolled spending, and rising borrowing costs. His perspective and report were featured in a National Post article about Canada’s finances ahead of the 2024 federal budget.   […]

We’ve got to work better together as a country 

In an episode of The Raitt Stuff podcast series, Goldy Hyder joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt in a conversation about Canada-U.S. relations and emphasizes the vital collaboration required between Canada’s public and private sectors.    ”As businesses and as Canadians and […]

Concerns regarding the government’s spending  

Robert Asselin emphasizes concerns about the government’s spending trajectory highlighting the need to address urgent priorities. He shares his thoughts with the Toronto Star in a profile article about Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.   “Now they are […]

Creating the conditions for collaboration and partnership 

In an interview with Power and Politics, Goldy Hyder talks to David Cochrane about what Canadian can expect in the upcoming federal budget.     “We are trying to create the conditions for collaboration, and partnership with the government of any political […]

Growing economic opportunities in Vietnam and Malaysia 

Leading the Business Council of Canada delegation as part of Canada’s Trade Mission to Malaysia and Vietnam, Goldy Hyder and Trevor Kennedy highlight Canada’s potential to attract foreign investment and position Canada as a reliable trade partner in the global […]

Canada has to be ambitious 

In an episode of the “Do Good to Lead Well” podcast, Goldy Hyder joins Craig Dowden in an insightful conversation about leadership, Canada’s place in the world, and how Canadian businesses can succeed.  “Let’s be ambitious because I think the […]

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 […]