Canada needs net-zero industrial policy to address tariffs—not a short-term resource export boom
Net-zero industrial policy involves proactive government planning to identify Canada’s competitive advantage in value chains of the future.
The election was a win for nature, but now comes the real work
This next stage must be about implementation, removing politics, and ignoring misinformation, and that requires a new approach to how government functions.
Canada should act decisively to modernize industrial carbon pricing
Moving firmly on industrial carbon pricing can actually increase certainty for business, break down an interprovincial trade barrier, and support export diversification.
The man who lost his seat will soon return
It will be interesting to see how Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre—once back in his parliamentary role—chooses to position his party as the Liberals try to move ahead with their agenda.
As the climate changes, so does my world
Inuit are very seasonal people, and with climate change and the Arctic warming at an alarming rate, we are facing many environmental challenges.
Reindustrializing Canada: where the real critical mineral opportunity lies
A long-term reindustrialization strategy will provide clarity of focus, and allow Canada to leverage our well-developed mining and manufacturing sectors.
Reading the election tea leaves
While PM Mark Carney may govern as if he has a majority, the Liberals will still rely on parties whose interests are contrary to theirs.
Climate, costs, and cold truths: rethinking northern policy
Northern and Indigenous voices are essential to national and international climate change, infrastructure, and security conversations.
Engineers of the future need to be trained in disaster adaptation, mitigation, and recovery
Whether it’s climate change, natural disasters, global pandemics, energy-grid failures, or mass migration, Canada must become more disaster-proofed and disaster-prepared.
Conservatives need nuanced reflection, not the nuclear option
The party should get trusted people who weren’t central to the campaign to review everything, and recommend whatever they think is necessary to go to the next level.
