Canada’s next innovation strategy needs to prioritize export diversity, startups, and defence
In the next wave of bold innovation initiatives, the government needs to narrow its priorities, focus on getting results, and place good implementation at the strategy’s centre.
Moving from inputs to outcomes: reimagining Canada’s innovation strategy
With an election looming, federal parties must recognize the importance of innovation, but more of the same won’t work.
The hidden skills gap in Canada’s innovation strategy
Why technical infrastructure and digital literacy aren’t enough to solve our innovation paradox.
Canadian economic nationalism in the Trump era: what could possibly go wrong?
To boost innovation, Canada must think like a ‘big, small country’ rather than a ‘small, big country.’
Conservative politicos say carbon tax still a ballot-box issue in next election, despite Liberals’ proposed policy flip-flop
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre indicates he won’t change his ‘axe the tax’ messaging in light of some Liberal leadership candidates planning to drop the consumer carbon price.
Homebuilding & Affordable Housing
Bringing stability home: what Canada can learn from U.S. housing policies
Adopting a 30-year fixed mortgage would provide much-needed stability for Canadians in the quest for homeownership.
Housing, climate, and human rights: a critical opportunity in Canada’s next federal election
Parties that truly prioritize a rights-based approach will have the opportunity to deliver concrete policies that address the twin crises of housing and climate change.
A solution to homelessness is within our grasp
Homelessness is a problem that Canada can tackle with the Housing First approach, and encampments are the right place to start.
Housing crisis, or opportunity?
The federal government can adapt the Canada Housing Plan to assume a more central role in funding and developing sustainable rental housing options.
