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.
Complacency is our enemy today, bold thinking is our future
We need a future-oriented economy with innovative Canadian firms with their own IP that makes them competitive and free to operate and grow globally. How to do this is, of course, the challenge.
Highlighting champions of change key to unlocking the true potential of social finance
By empowering local initiatives and grassroots efforts, we tap into the collective wisdom and resources of communities, catalyzing change from the ground up.
Amidst a ‘tricky time for fiscal policy,’ experts say lack of GDP growth a concern for new Finance deputy minister
Former finance minister John Manley says ‘Finance has its own unique culture’ and that it’s helpful for incoming DM Chris Forbes to have some experience in the department.
Charities can’t keep helping others if no one will help them
After three years of prolonged crisis even the helpers are burnt out.
Feds should be wary of baseless accusations of modern worker laziness
If women are forced to choose between caring for their families and travelling to a fluorescent-lit cubicle to kiss the proverbial boot, proponents of a strong national GDP are probably not going to like the outcome.
