A welcome step toward a more competitive Canada

Canada needs to move swiftly from ambition to action. Bill C-39 introduced in the House yesterday, is a welcome step toward strengthening our economy, attracting investment and getting major projects built.

This bill helps address the structural weaknesses that have held back Canadian competitiveness for years.  Taken together, the measures in the bill can reinforce Canada’s economic sovereignty and security. 

For too long, we have made it harder than it needs to be to invest in our resources and reliably transport them to our allies and partners. We now have an opportunity to change that. We urge Parliament to pass the legislation quickly to safeguard the interests of Canadians and rebuild the country’s reputation as a reliable trading partner.

The Business Council of Canada welcomes the government’s focus on competitiveness, investment and getting Canada’s economy moving.