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For the latest research, analysis and perspective on business and policy in Canada, sign up for our newsletter today. Dear Friends, Last week I was honoured to speak to a graduating class at Algonquin College here in Ottawa. It was incredibly uplifting […]
Scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) reform
As published by the C.D Howe Institute From: Robert AsselinTo: Finance Minister Chrystia FreelandDate: June 22, 2022Re: Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Reform The modern application of science and technology is the new frontier of economic competitiveness. Advanced industries – with their high […]
Canadian workers in their 50s and 60s: overlooked and underutilized
As published by Scotiabank Economics Canadians are currently dealing with a broad range of challenges despite, and partially because of, the robust economic environment. Decades-high inflation, rising interest rates, and a moderation in housing market activity are top of mind […]
The U.S. sees Canada in 3Ds, and that’s not good
As published in the Financial Post Having been to the United States several times in recent months, I’ve been reminded that American officials don’t look at us in Canada through rose-coloured glasses. Metaphorically speaking, they look at us through those […]
New cyber strategy must tackle chronic talent shortage
As published in the Hill Times Last December, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called on four senior cabinet ministers to develop a new national cyber security strategy as a part of their public safety, innovation, foreign affairs, and defence mandates. It […]
Ukraine’s economy needs our support
As published in The Globe and Mail Ukraine’s new Ambassador in Ottawa, Yuliya Kovaliv, describes her country’s economy as the “third front” in the war caused by Russia’s unprovoked invasion. This is a decisive front on which Canada can engage. […]
Canada’s new privacy bill must be tabled before the parliamentary summer recess
As published in The Hill Times Canadians have never been more reliant on the digital economy. Businesses and consumers both benefit from the enormous social and economic benefits of data. Yet our private sector privacy law, known as the Personal […]
The U.S. and Canada must work together to navigate a troubled world
As published by Victor Dodig and Goldy Hyder in Fortune . In recent weeks Canadian business leaders have made multiple trips to Washington for meetings with Democrats and Republicans in both the House and Senate. Our message was clear: Amid […]
What’s Needed Now: An Ontario Agenda to Boost Advanced Industries and Intangibles
As published in Ontario 360 For Ontario to drive more economic growth and higher living standards in the province, it will need to cultivate advanced industries and adjust how it thinks about its innovation infrastructure and ecosystem. Issue Ontario needs […]
Mapping the Canada-U.S. partnership
Building stronger ties between Canada and the U.S. is in the DNA of the Business Council. In the early 1980s, our CEO-led Task Force on Industrial Development and International Trade spent 18 months studying the bilateral relationship and ultimately recommended […]