Canada & The 21st Century
- Despite the high-level drum-beating for Port of Churchill possibilities and especially for an LNG plant, an oil pipeline, or a hydrogen plant, none may
- Despite the high-level drum-beating for Port of Churchill possibilities and especially for an LNG plant, an oil pipeline, or a hydrogen plant, none may
- Despite the high-level drum-beating for Port of Churchill possibilities and especially for an LNG plant, an oil pipeline, or a hydrogen plant, none may
- Canada’s capacity for technological progress and scaling the industries of the future will be critical for our future growth prospects and much-needed gains in
- Canada’s capacity for technological progress and scaling the industries of the future will be critical for our future growth prospects and much-needed gains in
- Canada’s capacity for technological progress and scaling the industries of the future will be critical for our future growth prospects and much-needed gains in
- The challenge for the Carney government is to map a way out of this slow growth trap, which is why productivity, fueled by innovation
- The challenge for the Carney government is to map a way out of this slow growth trap, which is why productivity, fueled by innovation
- The challenge for the Carney government is to map a way out of this slow growth trap, which is why productivity, fueled by innovation
- The transition required in the months ahead will be disruptive, requiring an unprecedented level of leadership. Without such leadership, it will fail.
- The transition required in the months ahead will be disruptive, requiring an unprecedented level of leadership. Without such leadership, it will fail.
- The transition required in the months ahead will be disruptive, requiring an unprecedented level of leadership. Without such leadership, it will fail.
- First, it must closely monitor employment and housing trends for younger Canadians as it sets economic policy, and second, it must show that the
- First, it must closely monitor employment and housing trends for younger Canadians as it sets economic policy, and second, it must show that the
- First, it must closely monitor employment and housing trends for younger Canadians as it sets economic policy, and second, it must show that the
- Building this capacity to implement innovation possibilities, in partnership with the private sector and our university-based research community, is the urgent pre-condition if we
- Building this capacity to implement innovation possibilities, in partnership with the private sector and our university-based research community, is the urgent pre-condition if we
- Building this capacity to implement innovation possibilities, in partnership with the private sector and our university-based research community, is the urgent pre-condition if we
- Building an economy for the future poses huge challenges that will require strong leadership and a focus on clearly set targets and timelines, co-operation
- Building an economy for the future poses huge challenges that will require strong leadership and a focus on clearly set targets and timelines, co-operation
- Building an economy for the future poses huge challenges that will require strong leadership and a focus on clearly set targets and timelines, co-operation
- Mark Carney will still face a domestic economy with weak growth prospects while having no choice but to act quickly to bring fiscal discipline to
- Mark Carney will still face a domestic economy with weak growth prospects while having no choice but to act quickly to bring fiscal discipline to
- Mark Carney will still face a domestic economy with weak growth prospects while having no choice but to act quickly to bring fiscal discipline to
- What basic message are we sending as we condemn the purchase of Chinese-made ferries while profiting from our sale of goods and services to
- What basic message are we sending as we condemn the purchase of Chinese-made ferries while profiting from our sale of goods and services to
- What basic message are we sending as we condemn the purchase of Chinese-made ferries while profiting from our sale of goods and services to
- At some point, the U.S. will again become a responsible stakeholder, but its failure to assume its responsibility is no excuse for Canada or
- At some point, the U.S. will again become a responsible stakeholder, but its failure to assume its responsibility is no excuse for Canada or
- At some point, the U.S. will again become a responsible stakeholder, but its failure to assume its responsibility is no excuse for Canada or
- Economic success will only succeed if we become an innovation nation, not a petrostate. We have great talent in Canada and many ambitious entrepreneurs
- Economic success will only succeed if we become an innovation nation, not a petrostate. We have great talent in Canada and many ambitious entrepreneurs
- Economic success will only succeed if we become an innovation nation, not a petrostate. We have great talent in Canada and many ambitious entrepreneurs
- Canadians will need clear evidence that there is a strategy to deliver real change and the political stamina to withstand a process that will
- Canadians will need clear evidence that there is a strategy to deliver real change and the political stamina to withstand a process that will
- Canadians will need clear evidence that there is a strategy to deliver real change and the political stamina to withstand a process that will
- There is much to gain from a stable and inclusive world that is not undone by competing muscle-flexing superpowers.
- There is much to gain from a stable and inclusive world that is not undone by competing muscle-flexing superpowers.
- There is much to gain from a stable and inclusive world that is not undone by competing muscle-flexing superpowers.
- There is much we can do to advance nation building, but the choices must be transparent and Canadians must feel that the projects chosen
- There is much we can do to advance nation building, but the choices must be transparent and Canadians must feel that the projects chosen
- There is much we can do to advance nation building, but the choices must be transparent and Canadians must feel that the projects chosen
- The Throne Speech was right to set out great opportunities and ambitions. But without some seriously clear-headed leadership and radical changes in public policies, it
- The Throne Speech was right to set out great opportunities and ambitions. But without some seriously clear-headed leadership and radical changes in public policies, it
- The Throne Speech was right to set out great opportunities and ambitions. But without some seriously clear-headed leadership and radical changes in public policies, it
- Despite our efforts to build a more independent economy, we are still going to need some kind of agreement with the U.S., a market
- Despite our efforts to build a more independent economy, we are still going to need some kind of agreement with the U.S., a market
- Despite our efforts to build a more independent economy, we are still going to need some kind of agreement with the U.S., a market
- It’s unlikely that Carney and his new cabinet will have much time for summer holidays if they are to deliver a more resilient and
- It’s unlikely that Carney and his new cabinet will have much time for summer holidays if they are to deliver a more resilient and
- It’s unlikely that Carney and his new cabinet will have much time for summer holidays if they are to deliver a more resilient and
- While dealing with the U.S. on our future relationship is critical, the effort to create a new Canadian economy is even more important.
- While dealing with the U.S. on our future relationship is critical, the effort to create a new Canadian economy is even more important.
- While dealing with the U.S. on our future relationship is critical, the effort to create a new Canadian economy is even more important.
- Canada must become a global digital superpower. This is the future and we must be part of that future.
- Canada must become a global digital superpower. This is the future and we must be part of that future.
- Canada must become a global digital superpower. This is the future and we must be part of that future.
- Designing a far-reaching innovation/productivity strategy must be the core priority for the new government, and one that must preoccupy our newly elected prime minister
- Designing a far-reaching innovation/productivity strategy must be the core priority for the new government, and one that must preoccupy our newly elected prime minister
- Designing a far-reaching innovation/productivity strategy must be the core priority for the new government, and one that must preoccupy our newly elected prime minister
- If Canada is to succeed, we have to recognize not only that we live in a shifting geopolitical order, but also in a technological
- If Canada is to succeed, we have to recognize not only that we live in a shifting geopolitical order, but also in a technological
- If Canada is to succeed, we have to recognize not only that we live in a shifting geopolitical order, but also in a technological
- So far, the politicians are letting us down. If the job of government is to represent the future to the present, they get a
- So far, the politicians are letting us down. If the job of government is to represent the future to the present, they get a
- So far, the politicians are letting us down. If the job of government is to represent the future to the present, they get a
- We need a plan—so where is it?
- We need a plan—so where is it?
- We need a plan—so where is it?
- We should pursue an increasingly ambitious and potentially much more prosperous and diversified economy. But if our priorities and capital are tied up in
- We should pursue an increasingly ambitious and potentially much more prosperous and diversified economy. But if our priorities and capital are tied up in
- We should pursue an increasingly ambitious and potentially much more prosperous and diversified economy. But if our priorities and capital are tied up in
- So far, neither party has presented such a plan. Yet the need is urgent. While we must retaliate in the face of U.S. tariffs and
- So far, neither party has presented such a plan. Yet the need is urgent. While we must retaliate in the face of U.S. tariffs and
- So far, neither party has presented such a plan. Yet the need is urgent. While we must retaliate in the face of U.S. tariffs and
- The Trump administration cannot be allowed to get away with this thuggish behaviour that risks global depression, global peace and security and sustainability. It
- The Trump administration cannot be allowed to get away with this thuggish behaviour that risks global depression, global peace and security and sustainability. It
- The Trump administration cannot be allowed to get away with this thuggish behaviour that risks global depression, global peace and security and sustainability. It
- But we will have to work at it.
- But we will have to work at it.
- But we will have to work at it.
- 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.
