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A year into the pandemic, we need an economic growth plan
For the latest research, analysis and perspective on business and policy in Canada, sign up for our newsletter today. Dear Friends, A year ago this week, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. I suspect you, like me, have been reflecting on all we’ve […]
It’s time for an “all-hands-on-deck” response
For the latest research, analysis and perspective on business and policy in Canada, sign up for our newsletter today. Dear Friends, It’s been a difficult winter for all of us and some of us are about to enter another long weekend under […]
Government must step in to save our airlines
As published in the National Post Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s airlines have done everything our political leaders could reasonably ask of them, and more. When international travel restrictions took effect last March, they mobilized to bring home Canadians who […]
Rapid testing will help us turn the corner on COVID-19
As published in The Globe and Mail Canadians breathed a sigh of relief last month when Health Canada approved the first of what we all hope will be an increasing number of COVID-19 vaccines. But since then, reality has sunk […]
A new innovation mandate for a new Innovation Minister
As published by the C.D. Howe Institute From: Robert Asselin To: François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Date: January 13, 2021 Re: A New Innovation Mandate for a New Innovation Minister You are taking on your new role at a challenging time. Coming out of […]
Canada’s low-carbon future depends on governments and businesses working together
As published on LinkedIn 2020 closed with a significant — and potentially game-changing — push from the federal government to address climate change. Within the span of three weeks, it tabled its Net Zero legislation and released an ambitious climate change plan entitled […]
The trillion-dollar question is how federal spending will position the economy for post-pandemic success
As published by CBC News It’s not easy to find, but on page 142 of the federal government’s fiscal and economic update, in a little shadowed box, there’s a number that will have a big impact on Canadians for generations to […]
Reflecting on our 2020 journey
For the latest research, analysis and perspective on business and policy in Canada, sign up for our newsletter today. Dear Friends, As we close the book on a very challenging year, it’s tempting to want to move on, and not look back. […]
Americans have spoken. What will it mean for Canadians?
A long and acrimonious U.S. presidential election is over, marking the end of one of the most turbulent periods in recent memory for the Canada-United States relationship. Joe Biden’s presidency will likely represent a return to warmer and more stable […]
When it comes to fiscal policy, quality matters as much as quantity
As published in The Globe and Mail. Trevin Stratton is chief economist and vice-president of policy at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Robert Asselin is senior vice-president of policy at the Business Council of Canada. When the COVID-19 emergency struck […]