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In the shadow of legends: Where are Canada’s nation builders when we truly need them?
As published in the Toronto Star It’s been a summer of losing some Canadian political icons — the greats of history who have left behind legacies that define our nation and will continue to do so long after their passing. […]
New Trudeau cabinet, same old spending – this hurts the middle class
As published in The Globe and Mail In 2015, the federal Liberals came to power in a period that had been largely defined by secular stagnation on the economic front. In such conditions, both interest rates and demand were low. […]
Why America’s Election is Canada’s Business
As published in Policy Magazine One could say without exaggeration that Canadians follow American elections just as closely as they do their own federal politics. And rightly so. Our economy and security are fully intertwined with our southern neighbour, a […]
While Canada frets, the U.S. moves into high gear on clean energy
As published in the Toronto Star There’s no shortage of ambition when it comes to the federal government’s plans to cut emissions, change the way cars and trucks are made, and electrify large chunks of Canada’s economy. There is, however, […]
Canada’s unilateral push for digital-services tax could sink its U.S. trade deal
As published in The Globe and Mail Earlier this month, Ottawa decided to break with a clear majority of Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development countries by refusing to delay the imposition of a unilateral digital services tax in January, […]
Wages? Housing? Profiteering? Port strikes show us that maybe supply chain logjams are an inflationary culprit after all
As published in The Toronto Star Remember the days when inflation first started to steep into the Canadian economy, and everyone pointed to supply chain bottlenecks as the culprit? It was a passing phase, swamped by a longer list of […]
To boost economic growth, Canada desperately needs free trade among our 13 provinces and territories
As published in the Toronto Star Last month I had the privilege of participating in the inaugural Atlantic Economic Forum hosted by the Mulroney Institute at St. Francis Xavier University. The key takeaway for me was an answer given by Canada’s […]
Celebrating Canada
For the latest research, analysis and perspective on business and policy in Canada, sign up for our newsletter today. Dear Friends, Ever since I immigrated to Canada nearly 50 years ago, Canada Day has held special significance for me. As a proud […]
Billions for net-zero commitments is all good for the economy, but today’s climate change horrors must be addressed
As published in the Toronto Star It’s often said that today’s economy is all about resilience — developing robust and crisis-proof supply chains, diluting our dependence on other states for critical materials, making sure we always have a backup plan […]
Financial warnings for Canada from the U.S. debt-ceiling game of chicken
As published in the Toronto Star Thank goodness American politicians finally figured out a way to agree to a new debt ceiling that will allow them to pay their bills and service their debt. The game of chicken that rattled […]