Transforming Canada’s economy for a better future is an enormous challenge
But much will depend on the Carney government’s ability to persuade Canadians that current difficulties, and the risk of stagnant incomes as living costs rise, are worthwhile—that there is light at the end of the tunnel. This, ultimately, will be a test of leadership and trust, as well as policy.
Record-breaking November lobbying sees U.S. trade war and federal budget among top concerns
The House Ethics Committee is planning to embark on a review of the Lobbying Act in 2026 after wrapping up its current study into challenges posed by artificial intelligence and its regulation.
Four key steps can help secure Canadian sovereignty
The government has not defined a clear strategy to build and maintain Canadian ownership of our assets. Combined with the federal budget’s focus on attracting private capital, there’s a real danger that Ottawa will enable a sell-off of Canadian firms to foreign investors.
MPs approve House admin spending trim, but overall budgets still on the rise
Despite planned cuts to administration spending, the House’s overall main estimates ask for 2026-27 is still up by 1.9 per cent. The Senate’s budget is also set to jump by 1.5 per cent.
A self-sustaining path to recovery for Ukraine
Now more than ever, Canada should encourage private sector investment for Ukraine’s recovery.
Lack of primary care so ‘chronic’ that patients don’t even talk about it, says Liberal MP and doctor Powlowski
Two recent surveys find that a significant portion of Canadians do not have access to a primary care provider as governments across Canada attempt to tackle the long-time health human resources shortage.
Budget bill waits for House’s January return as ‘slow’ session comes to a close
The Liberals’ budget implementation bill completed second reading on Dec. 10, and will be considered by the House Finance Committee after the House returns in the new year.
Champagne says CRA is taking a ‘step in the right direction’ after 100-day plan shows improvements
Officials from the Canada Revenue agency say that while call wait times have improved, the agency will never be able to answer 100 per cent of the calls it receives.
Canada’s plan to boost its economy must include rebuilding wild fisheries
When wild fish populations are abundant, they support employment, export diversification, food security, and stable regional economies.
Surge in lost public property sees total federal losses reach $730.4-million for 2024-25
Public property losses increased almost tenfold between 2023-24 and 2024-25—once again driven by a natural disaster—to total $374.8-million.
