Canada’s Arctic is the next frontier for growth, security, and reconciliation
Investment in the Arctic is not only an economic decision, but also a security imperative. As climate change reshapes global shipping routes and other nations assert their presence in the region, Canada simply can’t afford to be a bystander in its own backyard.
Canadian AI sovereignty requires more than just servers
If we spend billions of dollars building domestic infrastructure only to run opaque, proprietary models licensed from Silicon Valley giants, we have not achieved independence.
Supply chain reliability is the foundation of Canada’s trade future
For Canadian exports to thrive, transportation policy must be seen as trade policy in action.
Transportation
What will it take to get out of the supply-chain crisis?
Speed, throughput, and the removal of constraints need to be made the cardinal organizing principles of Canada’s transportation and goods-moving policy.
Canada needs a strong EV market to secure future jobs
Electric vehicles draw on the sectors where Canada already has natural advantages: critical minerals, battery components, vehicle assembly, and maintenance.
High-speed potential, high-stakes decisions: the policy case for Alto
Alto high-speed rail represents a sweet spot across much-needed transport modernization, and an opportunity for broader economic and social transformation.
Budget investments in transportation, trade require long-term strategy and private sector support, say experts
The Nov. 4 budget announced $5-billion towards a Trade Diversification Corridors Fund intended to strengthen trade corridors across ports, rail, and roads; and $1-billion for an Arctic Infrastructure Fund.
Striking a balance
If the prime minister wants to diversify exports and enable investment, he needs to address the frequency of rail and port strikes in Canada.
Breakfast at Café Olimpico, lunch at Piano Piano
While the rest of the world races ahead with high-speed rail projects, we need to get on board before it’s too late.
