Unlocking Canada’s potential for a more competitive future
Government, educational institutions, and industry must work hand in hand to accelerate Canada’s competitive advantage, creating an ecosystem where our businesses can thrive and contribute to a more robust economy.
Canadians deserve more from our financial sector
Despite a joint letter from banks, credit unions, fintechs, consumer and business groups asking for change, Canada has yet to increase access to more affordable and tailored financial services.
Canadians agree: non-profit sector requires stronger government support to address big challenges
According to a recent Imagine Canada survey, most Canadians believe the federal government is not doing enough to help organizations address issues like health care, food insecurity, and climate change.
How governments can help charities help those who need it most
Policy measures are too often taken without full consideration of possible unintended consequences, particularly for charitable organizations that can easily get overlooked by policymakers.
As Blair sets sights on nearly $1-billion DND cuts, pressure ramping up on Canada to spend more on defence, NATO commitments, say experts
‘It’s also important to exercise control over spending and make sure that we’re getting true value for every dollar that’s spent. That’s my responsibility,’ said Defence Minister Bill Blair to reporters recently on the Hill.
Canada lacks capacity for effective policy-making, and we’re not alone
The latest Global Innovation Index ranks Canada 15th globally. The top 10 include Switzerland, Sweden, the United States, Britain, Singapore, Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and Korea.
Alan Williams: how to cut $900-million at DND
In this mock memo to federal Defence Minister Bill Blair, Alan Williams, a former assistant deputy minister of materiel at DND, suggests a radical change in how DND proposes to acquire the 15 Canadian Surface Combatant ships, and cut costs.
How should Canada respond to the scourge of economic nationalism?
History shows that this bout of economic nationalism will pass, but just how or when is unknown. What is known is that nations need to plan for the risks of economic nationalism as it plays out in the U.S., China, and in Europe.
Climate crisis inaction isn’t worth the cost
The impact of warming on today’s financial architecture could make the 2008 financial collapse look like child’s play.
Fiscal state of provinces offers Ottawa a chance to push more centralization—if it chooses—says IRPP report
A ‘stable, long-term’ solution is possible, but that’s hampered by an ‘accountability problem,’ and it’s on display right now in Manitoba’s provincial election, says Brian Topp.
