Author says Canada’s ability to scale up companies involves fixing problems with corporate governance in Western economies

The following is an excerpt from Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance, by Bryce C. Tingle, shortlisted for this year’s Donner Prize, one of the best public policy books of the year.
Matthew Perry’s legacy returns to his roots to build a home for recovery

On May 15, the Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada broke ground and planted a cherry tree at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, the site of its first in a series of nationwide recovery homes.
Mr. Carney goes to Rome

Plus, foreign policy experts share their views on Anand’s new cabinet role.
Meet Mark Carney’s 38-member senior team
Looking into why the Liberals are opting against a spring budget

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says his government will offer a fall fiscal update, with no plans for a spring budget.
Budget? What budget?

Plus, a look at Carney’s cabinet committees.
Carney puts his stamp on cabinet

The Hill Times
Botswana’s new Canadian envoy is hoping for a state visit by the end of the year

In a wide-ranging interview, new Motswana High Commissioner Mpho Churchill Mophuting talks about a deeper relationship with Canada, Ottawa’s Africa strategy, and peacekeeping.
Kovaliv, Lametti, Haley taking part in Chamber’s B7 Summit May 14-16 in Ottawa

TUESDAY, MAY 13—THURSDAY, MAY 15 Sustainable Finance Summit—The Sustainable Finance Summit is scheduled to take place in Montreal from Tuesday, May 13, to Thursday, May 15. This year’s theme is “Aligning Finance with Planetary Boundaries.” Details: sommet-financedurable.com. WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 Senator Plett’s Retirement—Today is Manitoba Conservative Senator Donald Plett’s 75th birthday, which means his mandatory retirement […]
de Adder’s Take: 05-14-2025