As published in The Globe and Mail Mark Carney made the right call. By announcing the removal of some Canadian tariffs against U.S. products on Friday, he put the country’s long-term national interests ahead of short-term domestic politics, recognizing that the future of...

As published by The Hub Canada is a big-country paradox. Despite having the world’s second-largest land mass, our economy is undermined by a handful of critical supply chain chokepoints, where inadequate infrastructure or labour disputes can paralyze trade. We lack the...

Welcome back to Trade Brief! We heard you enjoyed the last one and we’re not here to disappoint, so let’s dive in.  July moved fast, and so did the world of trade. New tariffs, tough talks, and more than a...

Without doubt, North America is rapidly evolving. Our dynamic region is always in constant motion, yet the recent shift in political tone, coupled with concerning tariff announcements, have infused a new and uncomfortable degree of uncertainty.  While many key decisions...

As published by The Hub Canada is navigating a new world order marked by instability and uncertainty. To succeed, we’ll need to shed our typically bashful Canadian reflexes and embrace the reality that we hold much of what the world needs....

Letter to The Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, regarding Canada’s forthcoming National Security Strategy. On behalf of the Business Council of Canada and the chief executives of Canada’s leading enterprises, I am writing to underscore the importance...

As published in the National Post In August, Australia’s chief spy-catcher, Mike Burgess, revealed a startling figure: foreign espionage drained the country of an astounding $12.5 billion in the past year. These weren’t hypothetical estimates. They were tied to real espionage operations...