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Prioritizing economic immigration

The Business Council of Canada’s recent statement and letter about better aligning Canada’s immigration system with its economic needs was featured in in coverage by multiple news outlets of Canada’s 2024-2026 Immigration Levels plan. “If we do not seek this […]

Rethinking spending

Robert Asselin believes that the government needs to rethink its spending to ensure it can continue to fund existing social programs and services. He shares his perspective with multiple news outlets about the future fiscal outlook and government spending. “If […]

Stable old Canada’s economy is in danger of becoming complacent — which could hurt you in the wallet

As published in the Toronto Star Canada’s economy is walking a fine line these days, which is important to recognize as the federal government gears up for its imminent autumn fiscal update. It’s stable but stagnant. It’s rich in clean […]

Strengthening Japan-Canada trade relations

Trevor Kennedy highlights several opportunities for Canada to strengthen its trade relationship with Japan. He shares his perspective in an article by The Logic on potential of Japanese investment in Canadian natural resources, energy and clean tech projects. “In the […]

Prioritizing economic immigration

Trevor Neiman says that prioritizing economic immigration can help address the shortage of highly skilled workers. He shares his perspective in a Financial Post article about the federal government of Canada’s upcoming Immigration Levels Plan. “Canada can be generous to […]

The government must address new fiscal realities

Goldy Hyder’s speech to the Canadian Club in Toronto and letter to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland both calling on the federal government to use the upcoming Fall Economic Statement to show greater fiscal responsibility and move […]

Protecting Canadian citizens and prosperity

Goldy Hyder says Canadian businesses are ready to collaborate with the government in safeguarding Canada’s national security. His perspective was featured in multiple news articles about the recent Five Eyes intelligence heads gathering at Stanford University’s Hoover Institute. “In an […]

Applying a prudent approach to fiscal policy 

Robert Asselin believes the Canadian government needs a more prudent approach to fiscal policy as the economic outlook is weakening. He shares his perspective with The Globe and Mail in an article about the upcoming fall economic update. “The big […]

Expediting hydrogen and carbon-capture tax credits 

Michael Gullo believes that Canadian policy must be more competitive and transparent to attract business investment. He shares his perspective in an article by The Logic about Canada’s clean-hydrogen investment tax credit.  “When you get into the details, and you […]

Developing ITCs for clean energy projects 

The Business Council of Canada’s submission Measures to Grow Canada’s Clean Economy was featured in a National Post story about the private sector’s call for the government to expedite the development of the Investment Tax Credits (ITC) to move forward […]