Engines of growth

A framework for igniting Canada’s engines of growth

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Canada needs to move faster 

On a recent episode of the No Nonsense with Pamela Wallin podcast, Robert Asselin joins host Pamela Wallin for an insightful discussion on public policy, the importance of productivity, and an in-depth look at Canada’s current economic landscape.   “[Canada] is […]

Developing Canada’s core defensive capabilities 

Trevor Neiman urges the Canadian government to take the right measures and lay out a clear plan to reach its NATO defence spending goals to strengthen its credibility and enhance vital trade relationships. He shares his perspective in an article […]

Rail is the backbone of the Canadian economy  

Goldy Hyder calls for immediate federal action to prevent a rail strike, emphasizing that doing so will protect the lives and livelihoods of Canadians. His statement was featured in a CBC News article about the rail work stoppage.  “Rail is the […]

Canada needs to honour its fiscal commitments 

Robert Asselin believes the Canadian government must align fiscal policy with current economic realities. He shares his perspective in a MNI Market News interview about Canada’s economic outlook.  

Protecting Canadian ingenuity

Trevor Neiman says greater collaboration between the private sector and Canada’s security agencies is needed to ensure Canadian businesses succeed in the global economy and their intellectual property is protected. He shares his perspective in an interview with The Globe […]

Leveraging our assets

Louise Blais says Canada can leverage its natural resources as a strategic assets. She shares her perspective with The Hill Times in an article about the potential impact of the Presidential election on Canada’s trade relationship with the United States. […]

Canada needs a clear plan to meet 2% defence target

Goldy Hyder says a clear plan for reaching Canada’s NATO spending commitment is needed to satisfy its critics. His perspective and statement were featured in multiple news outlets about the government’s recent announcement that it expects to reach the two […]

Canada must be seen as a reliable ally

John Dickerman says that upholding national security is now linked to economic security. He shares his perspective with The Globe and Mail in an article about the NATO summit in Washington D.C. “We are very concerned that if Canada is […]

Canada and U.S. need to work together 

John Dickerman believes that Canada should focus on ways to collaborate with the United States as apposed to taking punitive actions. He shares his perspective with the Canadian Press in an article about Canada’s Digital Services Tax becoming law. “It’s […]

Becoming a globally significant player in LNG 

Heather Exner-Pirot highlights how Canada needs to use its resources strategically and export LNG to compete globally. She shares her perspective in a speaker series event hosted by the Surrey Board of Trade and Resource Works celebrating the completion of […]