The nation-building initiative of retrofitting Canada’s buildings
Simply speeding up approvals for a few infrastructure projects does not build us a new Canada. Going bigger and broader—focusing on infrastructure that could directly improve the lives of literally every Canadian and aiming to help solve numerous crises at once—now that’s smart, strategic and forward-thinking nation-building.
By rail, road and sea: Western export infrastructure needs a refresh
Improving trade corridors does not rest solely on the shoulders of one government or industry. It requires formal cooperation and coordination to drive targeted, long-term investment.
Competition Bureau recommends bureaucratic power grab over airline industry
A proposed system of parallel reviews aims to disallow anti-competitive mergers or collaborations, but could block transactions that benefit airline passengers and likely reduce investment in the airline sector.
Population planning must look beyond snapshot of fertility levels
There is no reason for panic about population decline. Instead, we should focus on promoting reproductive agency, and preparing for an aging society.
Turning the tables on ‘Positive Nutrition’
Positive Nutrition encourages individuals to view eating as an opportunity to nourish the body and mind by focusing on the abundance of nutrients and foods we should incorporate for optimal health.
Digital sovereignty must drive Canada’s U.S. trade strategy
The approach we
choose for trade
talks will determine
whether Canada
controls its digital
future or remains
forever dependent on
others’ technological
infrastructure.
The value of strategic praise
Sometimes in politics, loving your enemies can be the right political play, and not just because it’ll drive them a little bit crazy.
Can Canada be a clean energy superpower? Not without tax credits
It will take enormous commitment and discipline to meet the bold promise of making Canada a clean energy superpower—traits that have not yet been demonstrated on the clean energy and climate file.
Carney is walking a political tightrope on our energy future
Clean energy is the path forward. Markets will eventually turn against fossil fuels, leaving taxpayers to shoulder the financial burden of supporting new infrastructure that lacks long-term payoff.
An Indigenous-led second port on Hudson Bay will help unite Canada
Currently, most of our products go to the easy market down south, but we have long been anxious to diversify our customer base.
