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Canada’s leading companies take seriously the need to fight climate change

Goldy Hyder’s statement welcoming the federal government’s new climate plan “A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy” was featured in an article by the Canadian Press. “Canada’s leading companies take seriously the need to fight climate change.”

Limit supply chain disruptions

In an article on the challenge to pass implementation legislation for the new Canada-U.K. Trade Continuity Agreement before existing trade rules expire, CBC News highlighted our joint statement with the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Manufacturers […]

A greater focus on innovation needed for Canada to stay competitive

In a story in RE$EARCH MONEY about the importance of innovation and R&D for a successful economic recovery, Robert Asselin discusses some of the key ideas of our latest report “Powering a Strong Recovery.” “Our inability to commercialize ideas is […]

Ensure there are jobs to return to when the pandemic is over

In a Canadian Press article about federal marketing strategies to attract foreign visitors to Canada, Goldy Hyder stresses the importance of support for businesses in hard-hit sectors like tourism to ensure there are jobs for Canadians to return to when the […]

Fiscal update review

Goldy Hyder spoke with Roy Green on Global’s radio network about the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement. He emphasized the lack of a definitive path to sustainable economic growth and the failure to provide sufficient assistance to Canada’s hard-hit sectors.

Paul Rochon brought amazing experience and expertise

Following the news that Paul Rochon is stepping down as deputy minister of Finance Canada, Robert Asselin spoke with The Globe and Mail to reflect on Mr. Rochon’s positive contributions to public policy.

Other countries moving more aggressively

Goldy Hyder’s statement on the federal government’s fiscal and economic update was featured in a story in The Globe and Mail. It emphasized our view that other counties are moving ahead with ambitious growth plans and Canada needs to catch up.

Shows the shortcomings of our innovation ecosystem

Robert Asselin spoke with the Financial Post about what the acquisition of Element AI by an American tech company means for the state of Canada’s innovation ecosystem. The article also featured a reference to Powering a Strong Recovery‘s analysis that […]

Feds being agnostic on which sector gets aid has come to bite them

Goldy Hyder spoke with BNN Bloomberg’s Amanda Lang about the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement. He emphasized the lack of a definitive path to sustainable economic growth and the failure to provide aid to hard-hit sectors.

Ensure there will be good, well-paying jobs when the health emergency ends

Goldy Hyder’s statement on the federal government’s fiscal and economic update was featured in an article by CBC.ca. It emphasized our view that while there were some positive measures, the update lacked a substantive plan to spur private sector investment and ensure […]