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Time to move from talk to action on regulatory reform
As published in The Hub Canada’s growth and productivity challenges were already shifting the public and political appetite towards regulatory reform. The tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have only accelerated the call. Regulatory reform for major projects is one […]
Canada needs a long-term plan for resource development
As published in the National Post Through determination and grit, we have once again demonstrated what makes this country strong. In the face of economic challenges and trade uncertainty, we’ve responded with resilience: buying Canadian, defending our industries and standing […]
Continental Free Trade is not dead
As published on LinkedIn Continental Free Trade is not dead. To paraphrase Mark Twain, the rumours of its death have been greatly, and irresponsibly, exaggerated by the Globe & Mail’s weekend editorial. Having recently been in Washington with a delegation […]
Doubling Down to Diversify: CETA and the U.S. Tariff Threat
As published by Policy Magazine With threats of potentially devastating tariffs from the Trump administration adding urgency to Canada’s interest in trade diversification, there is renewed enthusiasm for the Canada Europe Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) as a counter to our […]
Here’s why Australia-Canada ties matter more than ever
As published by The Australian Financial Review During a time of deep disruption and geopolitical upheaval, it’s important for like-minded countries to work together. Australia and Canada share longstanding ties that make them natural allies in a rapidly changing world. […]
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 […]
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 […]