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The U.S. has a 3D problem with Canada — Dairy, defence and digital tax
As published in The Financial Post Back in 2022, I wrote on this page that American political leaders from across party lines were increasingly viewing Canada through “3D” glasses. Their perception of Canada was being coloured and distorted by three cross-border disagreements: […]
Adios ‘Three Amigos’, ¡Hola! ‘El Trio’: Canada and Presidenta Sheinbaum
As published in Policy Magazine With Claudia Sheinbaum’s landslide victory in Mexico’s presidential election, North America finally gets its first Jewish head of government and Mexico gets North America’s first elected woman leader. And just like that, the “Three Amigos” trilateral branding […]
Finally, we all agree Canada must get more major projects built
As published by The Hub “Getting major projects built means more jobs, in more regions across Canada, and more opportunities for the next generation of workers. Canada’s regulatory system must be efficient and quicker—it shouldn’t take over a decade to […]
Reviewing the USMCA: first, do no harm
As published by the North Capital Forum The private sector thrives on certainty. When business leaders make long-term investment decisions, among the most important factors is their level of comfort that the existing legal and economic frameworks on which their […]
Canada and Korea: Partners in Prosperity and Security
As published in Policy Magazine Canadian business leaders participating in this week’s Team Canada Trade Mission to South Korea have an opportunity to bolster an increasingly important international partnership. In addition to being located on opposite sides of a shared ocean, Canada […]
Budget 2024: The Competitive Advantage of Indigenous Ownership
As published in Policy Magazine Many different perspectives have emerged about the federal budget tabled earlier this week, but everyone should agree that launching a national Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program is good news for the country. The untapped value of economic reconciliation […]
Liberal budget fails the confidence test: fiscal policy, taxes and economic growth is getting worse
As published in The Toronto Star Instilling confidence in the Canadian economy is the top priority for any Finance Minister. This isn’t accomplished through daily announcements, but with sound and thoughtful public policy. Regrettably, this week’s federal budget fails the […]
Don’t tax success by making large employers pay more
As published in The Financial Post The role of government should not be to create jobs , but to establish the economic conditions in which companies can create a growing number of stable, secure well-paying jobs for Canadians. The more workers a […]
Five years later, we’re drifting away from our new North Star
As published in The Hub “A competitive economy is a productive one. More productivity leads to greater prosperity, opportunity and higher living standards. This point cannot be overstated. Competitiveness matters because it contributes to greater productivity, and greater productivity drives […]
March 2024 newsletter
For the latest research, analysis and perspective on business and policy in Canada, sign up for our newsletter today. Dear friends, On Saturday we said goodbye to Canada’s 18th Prime Minister – the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney. I’m struggling to imagine where we […]