How robotics can solve the labour shortage
By combining human ingenuity with advanced tech, Canada can build faster, safer, and more efficiently while creating opportunities for workers to thrive in a modern, tech-driven industry.
It’s time for Big Canada-thinking and Big Canada-action
We have to build a new economy, one that—through innovation and productivity—will enable us to diversify our economy, create good jobs, and generate the wealth to sustain a high quality of life.
Innovation sector under tariff war needs more protection and diversified trade partners, says business advocates
The federal government is closely monitoring the situation surrounding potential U.S. tariffs and ‘stands ready to have a robust response if needed,’ says the innovation minster’s office.
Canada’s next innovation strategy needs to prioritize export diversity, startups, and defence
In the next wave of bold innovation initiatives, the government needs to narrow its priorities, focus on getting results, and place good implementation at the strategy’s centre.
Conservative politicos say carbon tax still a ballot-box issue in next election, despite Liberals’ proposed policy flip-flop
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre indicates he won’t change his ‘axe the tax’ messaging in light of some Liberal leadership candidates planning to drop the consumer carbon price.
Homebuilding & Affordable Housing
Bringing stability home: what Canada can learn from U.S. housing policies
Adopting a 30-year fixed mortgage would provide much-needed stability for Canadians in the quest for homeownership.
Housing, climate, and human rights: a critical opportunity in Canada’s next federal election
Parties that truly prioritize a rights-based approach will have the opportunity to deliver concrete policies that address the twin crises of housing and climate change.
A solution to homelessness is within our grasp
Homelessness is a problem that Canada can tackle with the Housing First approach, and encampments are the right place to start.
Housing crisis, or opportunity?
The federal government can adapt the Canada Housing Plan to assume a more central role in funding and developing sustainable rental housing options.
