Trade, housing, prosperity: none of it happens without construction
The truth is this: if the government wants to build the economy of the future, they need to partner—urgently and seriously—with the sector that physically builds it.
Lobbyists address Canada-U.S. dynamic in face of shifting tariffs from unpredictable Trump: ‘it’s changed’
U.S. President Donald Trump’s mind ‘gets whipped around, even within 24 hours,’ says Corinne Pohlmann, executive vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, who also says Trump has changed how her organization represents its members to the Canadian federal government.
Crown-Indigenous Relations departmental plan raises questions about role in Liberals’ major projects push
The three-year plan outlines an expected 40 per cent drop in spending by 2027-28, including 200 full-time staff.
Trump’s tariffs are a collision with economic reality
An often-overlooked aspect of protective tariffs is that returning manufacturing to the U.S. will inevitably raise the cost of consumer goods and burden domestic manufacturers.
Plan tackling gender-based violence needs funding renewed, say advocates amid concerns over budget cuts
With the issue at ‘epidemic levels’ in Canada, advocates are worried about the national plan’s future with funding sunsetting by 2027.
Creating a two-tiered Canada with budget cuts that divide by race
Blanket cuts may appear neutral but have discriminatory effects, particularly on First Nations peoples whose essential services are federally funded.
Late report on 2024 finances ‘so outdated it’s useless,’ says Democracy Watch as most major parties ask for more time
The federal Conservative Party was one of only five registered parties to report its 2024 financial statement by the June 30 deadline, while the NDP and Liberal figures won’t be ready until the end of August.
Canada is on the brink of greatness, but can we afford it?
The country’s ambitious trajectory towards becoming an energy superpower and key geopolitical player is achievable, but hinges on securing new revenue streams.
If we want a prosperous and sovereign nation, big disruptive change is needed right now
Building an economy for the future poses huge challenges that will require strong leadership and a focus on clearly set targets and timelines, co-operation from provinces, and cities as well as the private sector, and an earned buy-in from the public.
Steel industry players say retaliatory tariffs for Canadian steel need ‘real teeth’ as lobbying efforts heat up
The U.S. market is closed off to Canadian steel-makers because of the 50-per-cent tariff on steel and aluminum, according to Algoma Steel CEO Mike Garcia.
