Carney has three more months to make his mark on Ottawa before Ottawa changes him
Mark Carney deserves time. He needs time in order to get up to speed, fair enough. But time is not his friend.
The One Canadian Economy Act: a new governance framework
Governance is about relationships as much as it is about rules and structures. The legislation is only the framework. So far, there has been much unity around the first ministers’ table. But time will tell how durable this solidarity is and whether it can have a positive effect on Canada’s relationship with Indigenous Peoples.
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.
Buckle up, federal public service cuts expected to be deep
Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to save $25-billion and to boost military spending significantly, but he and his government better make sure the cuts don’t affect vital services to Canadians, including at the Canada Revenue Agency, Employment and Social Development Canada, and Citizenship and Immigration. That would create another other mess for the country, and no one wants that. The government is also setting itself up for another showdown with the public service unions.
Bill C-5 revealing itself as a Trojan horse designed to appease Alberta’s fossil fuel interests
Prime Minister Mark Carney is courting First Nations leaders to rally support for Bill C-5, a sweeping piece of legislation that fast-tracks federal approvals for so-called “nation-building projects” like pipelines, mines, and ports. Framed as a tool for economic resilience amid trade tensions with the United States, the bill is rapidly revealing itself as a […]
Pierre Poilievre is riding the wrong horse
The Conservative leader is having trouble getting support, especially from women, partly because he is seen to be too much of an attack dog. If he is going to be successful, that approach must soften.
Carney faces storm clouds ahead
Essentially, when the dark clouds gather, Carney will have to convince Canadians he’s making the best decisions he can based on the realities he faces.
Carney’s fall budget could be the toughest one Canadians have ever faced in peacetime
Mark Carney will still face a domestic economy with weak growth prospects while having no choice but to act quickly to bring fiscal discipline to the federal government with deep spending cuts to programs prized by many Canadians, catalyze a huge and disruptive transition to a more competitive and productive economy less dependent on the U.S., and undertake a massive boost to defence and infrastructure spending.
The path forward on reconciliation and building infrastructure
Elevating living standards and opportunities in Indigenous communities is perhaps the ultimate “national interest” project.
Disorganization mars Bill C-5 summit, but progress possible if Liberals commit to consultation, chiefs say
The rushed summit is receiving mixed reviews from First Nations’ leadership, who say there are still ‘conversations that need to happen’ going forward.
