For Carney, it’s all about the economy
Mark Carney realizes that, for the average voter, economics trumps everything else, including the environment. But he has his work cut out for him.
Carney’s push to expand Canada’s exports to other countries won’t be easy
Canada has spent much of its history seeking to cement close ties with the U.S. while failing to seek opportunities elsewhere. We’ve failed to develop the Canadian-controlled firms with the scale and scope to serve world markets with unique products and services.
‘Keep that nation-to-nation concept strong,’ say Indigenous leaders, as Canada moves on major projects
David Chartrand, president of the Manitoba Métis Federation, says ‘if you’re asking us to trust you, you should have no problem signing legal documents to ensure that the promise you’re making is real and will be kept.’
Build smarter, baby: Canada needs to transform the way we make things
Canada has the talent and the technology to navigate this historic shift. We have abundant resources, skilled workers, world-leading research, a vibrant technology sector, and a dynamic manufacturing base that has proven it can compete with its counterparts south of the border.
Canada must treat hydrogen as a strategic asset
As the government embarks on its first nation-building projects and prepares its inaugural budget, we face a pivotal moment—and hydrogen must be part of the plan.
Carney still has to tell us what kind of economy he’s trying to create
What we need from the Carney government is a clear strategy to build up investments by the public and private sectors in the economy of the future, one based on increased investment in intangible assets and one where a large share of these assets is owned and controlled by Canadian corporations.
Government procurement should reflect Canada’s real wealth: its SMEs
Behind every small business, are people who take risks, innovate and create jobs in our communities. By finally opening the government procurement door for them, we’re choosing a country that’s fairer, bolder and truer to its potential.
Environmental groups, LNG advocates conflict over natural gas demand as Major Projects Office launches
Climate Action Network Canada sees a focus on LNG as a ‘move in the wrong direction,’ while the Canadian Gas Association says that domestic LNG production could fulfill a demand in Europe.
The return of the wildcat strike?
Recent experiences demonstrate that strategic resistance, rooted in mobilizing co-workers and communities—rather than relying on lawyers, union staff, or political parties—can achieve results in the face of restrictive legislation.
Canadian decision to remove counter-tariffs cautiously applauded by advocates, some economists
Still, Canada shouldn’t expect ‘that whatever agreement we reach we can take to the bank,’ says Jim Stanford, economist and director of the Centre for Future Work.
