‘The ground on which we stand’: innovation and Indigenous sovereignty
In national innovation policy, the knowledge and concerns of Indigenous peoples are often treated as constraints to be overcome rather than strengths to be supported.
What kind of economy is Canada building?
The federal government is making consequential choices about how Canada’s economy grows. Through industrial strategy, investment tax credits, trade missions and project acceleration, Ottawa is shaping markets in the name of competitiveness, productivity and growth. Yet, as Canada pushes for growth, a fundamental question goes unasked: what kind of economy are we building? If the […]
Bridging the adoption gap: the key to turning Canada’s productivity around
The pace of digital adoption, its link to productivity, and productivity’s link to standard of living, is the concern of policymakers—and they should be concerned.
Innovation strategy, particularly in high-tech sectors, needed as Canada diversifies trade, say experts
Reversing Canada’s weak innovation performance is ‘more urgent than ever,’ according to a report by the Council of Canadian Academies.
Solving Canada’s housing crisis starts with a reality check
Would-be first-time buyers are stuck between choosing ‘too small’ or ‘too expensive.’ A vibrant housing system needs to include options and opportunity across its entire continuum.
Housing: Modular and Affordable
Nuancing our understanding of Canada’s housing affordability crisis
Treating the housing crisis as singular supply issue risks missing both the problem and the solution.
This one policy could allow Canada to dramatically reduce land costs for affordable housing
An Affordable Housing Gifts program would remove barriers to companies and individuals looking to donate land to qualified Community Land Trusts.
Affordable housing is slipping away. Here’s how we get it back
We can meet housing challenges, but only if every order of government and other key stakeholders work together with purpose and urgency.
Build Canada Homes is poised to make a generational investment in non-market and public housing—but will it?
BCH’s planned 4,000 units over six sites is a good start, but falls well short of what’s needed.
