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Call for a coherent, cost-effective plan to reduce emissions
Goldy Hyder’s statement on the federal government’s introduction of net-zero legislation was highlighted in an article in the National Post. It emphasized the Council’s call for a more coherent, cost-effective plan that clearly sets out the responsibilities of governments, businesses and Canadians […]
Britain remains a key trading partner
With media reports that a transitional trade agreement between the United Kingdom and Canada is on the horizon, Trevor Kennedy shared his perspective with the Canadian Press. He emphasized the importance of maintaining economic ties to a key European trading […]
Limits of a laissez-faire approach to economic development
In his column about the news that Canada’s largest patent holder, BlackBerry, is looking to sell a majority of its intellectual property, the Financial Post‘s Kevin Carmichael highlights the position of our latest report “Powering A Strong Recovery: An Economic […]
Be clearer on virus rules
The open letter to Canada’s premiers and provincial health officials, which was signed by Goldy Hyder and the heads of five other national business associations, was featured in an article by Bloomberg News. It emphasized the call for a more […]
Strengthen Canadians’ confidence in the emerging digital economy
Goldy Hyder’s statement on the federal government’s proposed Digital Charter Implementation Act was highlighted in an article by Canadian Press. It emphasized the message that the legislative proposals set out clear rules to protect consumers, promote innovation and strengthen Canadians’ confidence […]
Important that consumers have trust in the system and data is protected
Following the the introduction of the federal government’s proposed Digital Charter Implementation Act, Trevor Kennedy was interviewed by CBC’s World at Six to discuss what the new legislation means for Canadian consumers and businesses. He emphasized the importance for consumers to […]
Business leaders call for consistent COVID policy
The open letter to Canada’s premiers and provincial health officials, which was signed by Goldy Hyder and the heads of five other national business associations, was featured in an article by Postmedia. It emphasized the call for all levels of government to […]
Crisis to resilience: people, capital and ideas
Even though times are unprecedented, many of Canada’s challenges (and opportunities) brought on by COVID aren’t exactly new. Robert Asselin joins Alex Paterson on Canada 2020’s special podcast series “Crisis to Resilience” to discuss our latest report, “Powering a Strong […]
A path to prosperity post COVID-19
What will it take to put Canada on the path to prosperity in a post-COVID world? Goldy Hyder and Robert Asselin join Deloitte’s Chief Economist Craig Alexander in a special episode of C.D. Howe Institute’s podcast hosted by Michael Hainsworth. […]
Canada must double down on attracting more skilled immigrants
Goldy Hyder’s statement on the federal government new plan to increase immigration targets and our latest report Powering a Strong Recovery were featured in an article by New Canadian Media. The article emphasize the importance of attracting more skilled immigrants […]