Carney was talking about Canada’s productivity problem in 2010. It’s now his job to fix it.
The challenge for the Carney government is to map a way out of this slow growth trap, which is why productivity, fueled by innovation and investment, is the key to a better future.
Canada and its allies must get smart about smart devices and limit chips to what matters
Our reliance on chips made in unpredictable jurisdictions is unsustainable, and poses a risk to both our security and economic stability.
AI as Canada’s green catalyst—but at what cost?
Governments need to fully integrate AI electricity demand into renewable energy planning to ensure growth doesn’t come at the environment’s expense.
The AI crash
This is a financial crash of the sort that usually accompanies an exciting new technology, not an existential crisis, but it is definitely on its way.
Canada must lead on circular solutions to end plastic pollution
Targeted incentives for mechanical and advanced recycling technologies would attract private capital, de-risk project development, and ensure Canada doesn’t fall behind.
Canada never misses an opportunity to miss an opportunity, but we better not miss it this time
Building this capacity to implement innovation possibilities, in partnership with the private sector and our university-based research community, is the urgent pre-condition if we are to avoid another missed opportunity—and more than that, lose the chance we now have to build a sovereign and more prosperous nation.
Space: the critical link to Canada’s defence, sovereignty, and economic growth
At this moment of geopolitical transition and economic uncertainty, the Canadian government must lead boldly. We cannot afford to miss this moment, and Canada’s space ecosystem is ready to build and deliver.
Was repealing the digital services tax a missed opportunity for Canada or the right call?
If repealing the DST opens the door to a more constructive dialogue with U.S. firms about investing in Canada and if it pushes us to focus on enabling Canadian companies to scale, then it was the right move.
Fixing what isn’t broken: why the CRTC should rethink broadband labels
Rather than enhancing transparency, a mandatory label risks becoming a costly distraction from the issues that matter most to consumers.
From chatbots to translation: how the public service is using AI
The Canada Revenue Agency, Public Services and Procurement Canada, and Shared Services Canada are among the departments using the technology in their daily work, which they say helps with productivity.
