‘Quiet buzz’ on Bay Street about Carney’s ‘nation-building’ major projects, says Tobin
The potential impact of these projects is up for debate as many are located in individual provinces or territories, and were previously approved by those jurisdictions. Meanwhile, the federal government wants to accelerate the construction of the Alto High-Speed Rail, Canada’s first high-speed railway from Toronto to Quebec City.
Canada’s ZEV mandate will leave 450,000 drivers stranded
The legal and economic constraints of the zero-emission vehicle mandate could reduce supply by thousands of vehicles, leaving significant consumer demand unmet.
Budget 2025 is more of the same
The budget has positive measures, but it fails to provide a credible plan for the future. What is the Carney government’s vision for the future?
Canada’s research strength is world-class—now we need to all pull in the same direction
Our innovation system remains fragmented. Partnerships between universities, industry and government are often too ad hoc, funding cycles are short, and incentives are often misaligned.
Losing Canada’s last big critical minerals champion: the stakes in the Anglo–Teck deal
At a time when the U.S. is increasingly focused on securing its own supply chains, approval of the merger may come to represent a serious misstep.
Carney’s big promises all hinge on Canadians’ trust
The real test will come with the delivery of Liberal commitments, which makes next month’s budget so important.
The case for renewing the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy
Since 2018, the strategy has helped over 400,000 women access financing, networks, and mentorship. Federal programs have provided over 25,000 loans to diverse women entrepreneurs.
As Canada feels the strain of U.S. trade war, pressure heats up on innovation sector
As border tensions create investment uncertainty, innovation in Canada should look at trade diversification and focusing less on commodities, say innovation experts.
Feds’ new industrial strategy falls short on ambition, needs clearer objectives for defence procurement, say experts
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly unveiled a new three-pillar industrial strategy on Oct. 9 aimed at protecting Canadian industries, creating jobs, and attracting global investment. ‘I don’t think there’s anything new here,’ says former DND ADM Alan Williams.
Skill development must be Canada’s national project
The Carney government is set on the rapid delivery of national projects, but these initiatives will only succeed if matched by equally ambitious investments in skills development and workforce readiness.
