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LNG—Canada has supply to meet the global demand
As published in Policy Magazine Consider the following: Global demand for liquified natural gas (LNG) is forecast to almost double by 2040. Canada has the ability to produce LNG with the world’s highest environmental standards and lowest carbon footprint. Customers […]
The economy looms large as MPs return to Parliament
For the latest research, analysis and perspective on business and policy in Canada, sign up for our newsletter today. Dear Friends, You don’t have to watch the news every day to sense the widespread anxiety about Canada’s economic prospects. Will higher inflation […]
My Bodyguard … or Fast, Furious and Safe in Mexico City
As published in Policy Magazine Having recently retired from Canada’s foreign service, I welcomed the opportunity to participate in the North American Leaders Summit (NALS) — or “Three Amigos” meeting — in Mexico City, as part of the CEO delegation […]
Refocusing the debate on industrial policy
As published in The Hub Noah Smith, an economist whose commentary I always find original and insightful, wrote a great commentary earlier this week on why China’s industrial policy has been mostly a flop. His main argument—which I very much agree with—is […]
Canada’s relationship with Mexico must go beyond trade
As published in The Globe and Mail As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador prepare to participate in the North America leaders summit in Mexico City on Tuesday, this is an […]
Canada needs a R&D powerhouse to fuel economic growth
As published in The Canadian Science Policy Magazine Sixty years ago, president John F. Kennedy delivered a bold speech at Rice University in Houston. He challenged his fellow Americans to lead on space exploration and be the first country to […]
Looking ahead to the new year
For the latest research, analysis and perspective on business and policy in Canada, sign up for our newsletter today. Dear Friends, Canadians and others around the world have been through a lot this year: lingering pandemic restrictions, an unjust war in Ukraine, […]
Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy comes up short for exporters
As published in The Toronto Star There is much to applaud in Ottawa’s recently released Indo-Pacific Strategy. For starters, it offers a comprehensive framework with clear objectives and corresponding financial commitments. It also makes a compelling case for why Canada, […]
Canada needs a bold industrial strategy
As published in The Globe and Mail When he became a presidential candidate back in 2019, Joe Biden made it unambiguously clear that his administration would pursue an aggressive industrial strategy to ensure U.S. competitiveness vis-à-vis China in key advanced industries and technologies. The […]
Economic immigrants are key to our economic security
As published in the Financial Post Skills shortages are putting Canada’s economic security at risk. Close to a million jobs across the country are vacant, many in critical fields such as health care and homebuilding that require workers with specialized training and […]