Most forgotten voices: taking the well-being of Inuit communities seriously
To keep the Arctic sovereign and keep up with the national defence, Canada must invest in the people of the Arctic.
Arctic Infrastructure Fund ‘a good start,’ but clarity needed on projects and dual-use priorities, say experts
Pierre Leblanc, a retired colonel and former commander of the Canadian Forces in the Arctic, says $1-billion won’t be near enough.
Canada’s Arctic is the next frontier for growth, security, and reconciliation
Investment in the Arctic is not only an economic decision, but also a security imperative. As climate change reshapes global shipping routes and other nations assert their presence in the region, Canada simply can’t afford to be a bystander in its own backyard.
Canadian AI sovereignty requires more than just servers
If we spend billions of dollars building domestic infrastructure only to run opaque, proprietary models licensed from Silicon Valley giants, we have not achieved independence.
Supply chain reliability is the foundation of Canada’s trade future
For Canadian exports to thrive, transportation policy must be seen as trade policy in action.
Transportation
Budget investments in transportation, trade require long-term strategy and private sector support, say experts
The Nov. 4 budget announced $5-billion towards a Trade Diversification Corridors Fund intended to strengthen trade corridors across ports, rail, and roads; and $1-billion for an Arctic Infrastructure Fund.
Striking a balance
If the prime minister wants to diversify exports and enable investment, he needs to address the frequency of rail and port strikes in Canada.
Breakfast at Café Olimpico, lunch at Piano Piano
While the rest of the world races ahead with high-speed rail projects, we need to get on board before it’s too late.
Driving change: how investing in youth and transportation can power a greener future
By connecting the dots between youth employment, transportation innovation, and climate action, we can design policies that deliver a more resilient, inclusive economy.
