Canada & The 21st Century
- The government presented another transactional budget that seeks to send an 'all’s well' kind of message when we need a frank and strategic budget
- The government presented another transactional budget that seeks to send an 'all’s well' kind of message when we need a frank and strategic budget
- The government presented another transactional budget that seeks to send an 'all’s well' kind of message when we need a frank and strategic budget
- Most of Canada’s young businesses with growth potential and proprietary technology can easily be acquired without consideration of the wider consequences for the country's future.
- Most of Canada’s young businesses with growth potential and proprietary technology can easily be acquired without consideration of the wider consequences for the country's future.
- Most of Canada’s young businesses with growth potential and proprietary technology can easily be acquired without consideration of the wider consequences for the country's future.
- Young people's high level of unhappiness should be taken very seriously, not just because of their lack of confidence in their futures, but also
- Young people's high level of unhappiness should be taken very seriously, not just because of their lack of confidence in their futures, but also
- Young people's high level of unhappiness should be taken very seriously, not just because of their lack of confidence in their futures, but also
- We must design a 21st century framework for a world where technology has already upended many our cultural policies, and threatens to do so
- We must design a 21st century framework for a world where technology has already upended many our cultural policies, and threatens to do so
- We must design a 21st century framework for a world where technology has already upended many our cultural policies, and threatens to do so
- Our system is still geared to an economy focused on investment in tangibles such as buildings, machinery, and equipment.
- Our system is still geared to an economy focused on investment in tangibles such as buildings, machinery, and equipment.
- Our system is still geared to an economy focused on investment in tangibles such as buildings, machinery, and equipment.
- But no one, it seems, has actually calculated what it would take to make Canada a world leader in innovation.
- But no one, it seems, has actually calculated what it would take to make Canada a world leader in innovation.
- But no one, it seems, has actually calculated what it would take to make Canada a world leader in innovation.
- Canadians now have the highest household debt relative to household income in the G7, and one of the poorest performances in innovation and productivity
- Canadians now have the highest household debt relative to household income in the G7, and one of the poorest performances in innovation and productivity
- Canadians now have the highest household debt relative to household income in the G7, and one of the poorest performances in innovation and productivity
- We need to build a new economy where innovation and productivity make real increases in per capita well-being in income and wealth generation to
- We need to build a new economy where innovation and productivity make real increases in per capita well-being in income and wealth generation to
- We need to build a new economy where innovation and productivity make real increases in per capita well-being in income and wealth generation to
- Leading economist David Autor argues that AI, if managed properly, could rebuild the middle class by opening up more workers to all kinds of
- Leading economist David Autor argues that AI, if managed properly, could rebuild the middle class by opening up more workers to all kinds of
- Leading economist David Autor argues that AI, if managed properly, could rebuild the middle class by opening up more workers to all kinds of
- The need for water security in the Prairies is a key part of the challenge if we also want food security. But, ultimately, this is
Opinion | February 12, 2024
Opinion | February 12, 2024
- The need for water security in the Prairies is a key part of the challenge if we also want food security. But, ultimately, this is
Opinion | February 12, 2024
- The need for water security in the Prairies is a key part of the challenge if we also want food security. But, ultimately, this is
- TORONTO—If an election were to be held today—assuming the polls are right—Pierre Poilievre would become our prime minister, heading what could even be a majority
- TORONTO—If an election were to be held today—assuming the polls are right—Pierre Poilievre would become our prime minister, heading what could even be a majority
- TORONTO—If an election were to be held today—assuming the polls are right—Pierre Poilievre would become our prime minister, heading what could even be a majority
- It doesn’t have to be that way, but it will be unless we develop the institutions, capacities, and will for a different future. That is
- It doesn’t have to be that way, but it will be unless we develop the institutions, capacities, and will for a different future. That is
- It doesn’t have to be that way, but it will be unless we develop the institutions, capacities, and will for a different future. That is
- What this paper from the three Innovation, Science and Economic Development analysts most importantly underlines is both the governmental failure to realistically acknowledge the
- What this paper from the three Innovation, Science and Economic Development analysts most importantly underlines is both the governmental failure to realistically acknowledge the
- What this paper from the three Innovation, Science and Economic Development analysts most importantly underlines is both the governmental failure to realistically acknowledge the
- Focusing only on recovery from the current economic slowdown is not the end game: that should be the creation of a new Canadian economy
- Focusing only on recovery from the current economic slowdown is not the end game: that should be the creation of a new Canadian economy
- Focusing only on recovery from the current economic slowdown is not the end game: that should be the creation of a new Canadian economy
- This is a world of despair, not hope. This extends well into the middle class, as consumer confidence surveys show. Per capita GDP continues to
- This is a world of despair, not hope. This extends well into the middle class, as consumer confidence surveys show. Per capita GDP continues to
- This is a world of despair, not hope. This extends well into the middle class, as consumer confidence surveys show. Per capita GDP continues to
- We lack an economy that can sustain our standard of living going forward. Without change, young Canadians face a much diminished future.
- We lack an economy that can sustain our standard of living going forward. Without change, young Canadians face a much diminished future.
- We lack an economy that can sustain our standard of living going forward. Without change, young Canadians face a much diminished future.
- We have made ourselves hostage to a declining industry—oil and gas—while failing to effectively develop a competitive green economy for the future. Where are the industries
- We have made ourselves hostage to a declining industry—oil and gas—while failing to effectively develop a competitive green economy for the future. Where are the industries
- We have made ourselves hostage to a declining industry—oil and gas—while failing to effectively develop a competitive green economy for the future. Where are the industries
- We must have a new mindset that puts a much higher priority in pursuing supply-side solutions in a supply-constrained world.
- We must have a new mindset that puts a much higher priority in pursuing supply-side solutions in a supply-constrained world.
- We must have a new mindset that puts a much higher priority in pursuing supply-side solutions in a supply-constrained world.
- In the absence of blood-sweat-and-tears leadership, there is a dangerous gap emerging between what’s needed and what we will achieve. It’s not too late to
- In the absence of blood-sweat-and-tears leadership, there is a dangerous gap emerging between what’s needed and what we will achieve. It’s not too late to
- In the absence of blood-sweat-and-tears leadership, there is a dangerous gap emerging between what’s needed and what we will achieve. It’s not too late to
- Now more than ever, Canadians need substance and forthright leadership on how we climb out of the current morass for a better future.
- Now more than ever, Canadians need substance and forthright leadership on how we climb out of the current morass for a better future.
- Now more than ever, Canadians need substance and forthright leadership on how we climb out of the current morass for a better future.
- It is the fundamental responsibility of a prime minster and the government he heads to demonstrate vision, define the big challenges the country faces,
- It is the fundamental responsibility of a prime minster and the government he heads to demonstrate vision, define the big challenges the country faces,
- It is the fundamental responsibility of a prime minster and the government he heads to demonstrate vision, define the big challenges the country faces,
- From geopolitical tensions to rising debt levels and aging, the effect of these trends is a reduction in the capacity of the supply side to respond
- From geopolitical tensions to rising debt levels and aging, the effect of these trends is a reduction in the capacity of the supply side to respond
- From geopolitical tensions to rising debt levels and aging, the effect of these trends is a reduction in the capacity of the supply side to respond
- If we could get an extra five percentage points of the Canadian Pension Plan and other institutional pools of capital currently flowing into foreign markets
- If we could get an extra five percentage points of the Canadian Pension Plan and other institutional pools of capital currently flowing into foreign markets
- If we could get an extra five percentage points of the Canadian Pension Plan and other institutional pools of capital currently flowing into foreign markets
- Canada has put off facing reality for too long; we cannot take our future for granted any longer. We need a government—and a country—that
- Canada has put off facing reality for too long; we cannot take our future for granted any longer. We need a government—and a country—that
- Canada has put off facing reality for too long; we cannot take our future for granted any longer. We need a government—and a country—that
- If we had pride in our country and its place in the world, we would be leading the way in the transition to a new
- If we had pride in our country and its place in the world, we would be leading the way in the transition to a new
- If we had pride in our country and its place in the world, we would be leading the way in the transition to a new
- If Canada wants to be useful in the world, we should be a champion for multilateralism, as we once were.
- If Canada wants to be useful in the world, we should be a champion for multilateralism, as we once were.
- If Canada wants to be useful in the world, we should be a champion for multilateralism, as we once were.
- The latest Global Innovation Index ranks Canada 15th globally. The top 10 include Switzerland, Sweden, the United States, Britain, Singapore, Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and
- The latest Global Innovation Index ranks Canada 15th globally. The top 10 include Switzerland, Sweden, the United States, Britain, Singapore, Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and
- The latest Global Innovation Index ranks Canada 15th globally. The top 10 include Switzerland, Sweden, the United States, Britain, Singapore, Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and
- We need a future-oriented economy with innovative Canadian firms with their own IP that makes them competitive and free to operate and grow globally.
- We need a future-oriented economy with innovative Canadian firms with their own IP that makes them competitive and free to operate and grow globally.
- We need a future-oriented economy with innovative Canadian firms with their own IP that makes them competitive and free to operate and grow globally.
- BRICS+ represents a long overdue step toward a new world order where the developing world's interests have greater influence.
- BRICS+ represents a long overdue step toward a new world order where the developing world's interests have greater influence.
- BRICS+ represents a long overdue step toward a new world order where the developing world's interests have greater influence.
- We can expect a fierce fight against a cap on oil and gas emissions, or to make it so high to be largely irrelevant.
- We can expect a fierce fight against a cap on oil and gas emissions, or to make it so high to be largely irrelevant.
- We can expect a fierce fight against a cap on oil and gas emissions, or to make it so high to be largely irrelevant.
- Statistics Canada's recent data shows that productivity in the business sector fell in the second quarter, marking the fifth successive quarter in which our
- Statistics Canada's recent data shows that productivity in the business sector fell in the second quarter, marking the fifth successive quarter in which our
- Statistics Canada's recent data shows that productivity in the business sector fell in the second quarter, marking the fifth successive quarter in which our
- Respect for built heritage and the history behind 24 Sussex Drive is something that should concern all Canadians.
- Respect for built heritage and the history behind 24 Sussex Drive is something that should concern all Canadians.
- Respect for built heritage and the history behind 24 Sussex Drive is something that should concern all Canadians.
- The idea that massive tightening of monetary and fiscal policy will put us on the path to stronger growth is not well connected to the
- The idea that massive tightening of monetary and fiscal policy will put us on the path to stronger growth is not well connected to the
- The idea that massive tightening of monetary and fiscal policy will put us on the path to stronger growth is not well connected to the
- We can choose to be a leader for multilateralism, rather than serving as a junior partner for those who seek fragmentation.
- We can choose to be a leader for multilateralism, rather than serving as a junior partner for those who seek fragmentation.
- We can choose to be a leader for multilateralism, rather than serving as a junior partner for those who seek fragmentation.
- We have underinvested in intangible and tangible assets, been slow to recognize the implications of a digital world, and neglected the importance of building
- We have underinvested in intangible and tangible assets, been slow to recognize the implications of a digital world, and neglected the importance of building
- We have underinvested in intangible and tangible assets, been slow to recognize the implications of a digital world, and neglected the importance of building
- The International Monetary Fund presents a sobering outlook for Canada's economy over the next few years, warning us again that we need to become more
- The International Monetary Fund presents a sobering outlook for Canada's economy over the next few years, warning us again that we need to become more
- The International Monetary Fund presents a sobering outlook for Canada's economy over the next few years, warning us again that we need to become more
- With a deal unlikely anytime soon, delaying a possible digital sales tax deprives Canada of billions of dollars in much-needed tax revenues. It is
- With a deal unlikely anytime soon, delaying a possible digital sales tax deprives Canada of billions of dollars in much-needed tax revenues. It is
- With a deal unlikely anytime soon, delaying a possible digital sales tax deprives Canada of billions of dollars in much-needed tax revenues. It is
