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Now is the winter of Canada’s economic reckoning
As published in The Globe and Mail The events of recent weeks may have finally shattered Canada’s economic complacency. U.S. President Donald Trump’s imminent disruptive trade agenda has sent shock waves through our political class, fuelling anxiety across the country. […]
Want to remain strong and free, Canada? Six steps to becoming an energy and resource superpower
As published by The Hub With the January 20th inauguration of Donald Trump now upon us, the world is returning to an era of realpolitik. Canada is faced with a highly turbulent geopolitical context where, to paraphrase Lord Palmerston, there […]
Justin Trudeau is stepping down—here’s where things went wrong with his government
As published in The Hub When Justin Trudeau came to power in 2015, he embodied generational change and promised renewal, transparency, and ambition. Early achievements, such as the Canada Child Benefit, which significantly reduced child poverty, and enhancements to the Canada Pension Plan, which […]
Ottawa has abandoned any pretence of controlling its spending
Just last year, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unveiled a series of fiscal anchors – measures intended to project an image of fiscal responsibility. Yet, as Ms. Freeland admitted on Tuesday, those fiscal anchors have been essentially cast aside in light […]
Investing more to defend ourselves and strengthen our economy
For the latest research, analysis and perspective on business and policy in Canada, sign up for our newsletter today. Dear friends, If Canada ever needed a wake-up call, we got one on Monday from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. He announced his intention […]
Canada and Trump II: We Don’t Need a Minister of American Relations
As published by Policy Magazine As part of the Trudeau government’s preparation for a second Trump administration, the idea of a minister dedicated to Canada’s relationship with the United States has reportedly been discussed. The motivation is based on the […]
The Importance of the B20 in an Era of Regionalization
As published by the B20 As the world reverts into regional trading blocks, the role and convening power of the B20 has never been more important. When business leaders gather in São Paulo, we will do so in the context […]
A Green Taxonomy is necessary, but it needs to play to Canada’s strengths
As published in The Globe and Mail In principle, a green taxonomy, a set of standard investment criteria for projects, should use the power of the markets to hasten climate action. It should complement sustainable finance efforts, which are well […]
Investor confidence is waning. Here’s three ways Ottawa can restore it
As published in The Globe and Mail Canada’s productivity crisis has been a hot topic of conversation recently as economists and policy experts increasingly sound the alarm about the nation’s falling per capita income levels. The debate can seem complex […]
A New Chapter in the Mexico-Canada Economic Partnership
As published in Spanish by El Universal As President Claudia Sheinbaum takes office this week, a new chapter begins for the economic partnership between Mexico and Canada. Sheinbaum comes to power forty years after the Tratado de Libre Comercio de […]