David Crane is an award-winning journalist with special interests in the economics of globalization, innovation, sustainable development and social equity.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy Wikimedia Commons
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy Wikimedia Commons
We should pursue an increasingly ambitious and potentially much more prosperous and diversified economy. But if our priorities and capital are tied up in
Pro-pipeline demonstrators on the Hill on Feb. 19, 2019. Even the world’s biggest petrostate, Saudi Arabia, recognizes that it can't rely on oil and gas to keep it afloat, and is busy diversifying away from its reliance on oil. We must as well, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
We should pursue an increasingly ambitious and potentially much more prosperous and diversified economy. But if our priorities and capital are tied up in
We should pursue an increasingly ambitious and potentially much more prosperous and diversified economy. But if our priorities and capital are tied up in
Pro-pipeline demonstrators on the Hill on Feb. 19, 2019. Even the world’s biggest petrostate, Saudi Arabia, recognizes that it can't rely on oil and gas to keep it afloat, and is busy diversifying away from its reliance on oil. We must as well, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney has set the right priority: investment-led growth rather than consumption-led growth. This will mean short-term pain for long-term gain and the transition
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured on Feb. 25, 2025, at the Liberal leadership debate in Montreal before he was elected party leader. Many voices are urging more pipelines and new oil-and-gas projects, including from the self-seeking oil-and-gas lobby. But our future isn’t as a petrostate, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney has set the right priority: investment-led growth rather than consumption-led growth. This will mean short-term pain for long-term gain and the transition
Mark Carney has set the right priority: investment-led growth rather than consumption-led growth. This will mean short-term pain for long-term gain and the transition
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured on Feb. 25, 2025, at the Liberal leadership debate in Montreal before he was elected party leader. Many voices are urging more pipelines and new oil-and-gas projects, including from the self-seeking oil-and-gas lobby. But our future isn’t as a petrostate, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons, illustration courtesy of The Hill Times' Neena Singhal
So far, neither party has presented such a plan. Yet the need is urgent. While we must retaliate in the face of U.S. tariffs and
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons, illustration courtesy of The Hill Times' Neena Singhal
The Trump administration cannot be allowed to get away with this thuggish behaviour that risks global depression, global peace and security and sustainability. It
U.S. President Donald Trump's 'MAGA aggression,' if implemented, would be even more destructive than the highly protectionist trade policies of the 1930s that played such a great role in extending and deepening the Great Depression, writes David Crane. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr
The Trump administration cannot be allowed to get away with this thuggish behaviour that risks global depression, global peace and security and sustainability. It
The Trump administration cannot be allowed to get away with this thuggish behaviour that risks global depression, global peace and security and sustainability. It
U.S. President Donald Trump's 'MAGA aggression,' if implemented, would be even more destructive than the highly protectionist trade policies of the 1930s that played such a great role in extending and deepening the Great Depression, writes David Crane. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr
At some point there has to be an adult conversation between Canada, the United States, and Mexico on the future continental relationship. But the Trump administration is still focused on coercion rather than negotiation, writes David Crane. Image courtesy of Pixabay
At some point there has to be an adult conversation between Canada, the United States, and Mexico on the future continental relationship. But the Trump administration is still focused on coercion rather than negotiation, writes David Crane. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Donald Trump's disruption to trade will have seriously damaging consequences for the U.S. and its workers. Inflation, job losses, and high interest rates could be broad consequences. His political position at home is weak. He did not win an overwhelming victory in last year's election, writes David Crane. Image courtesy of Pixabay/Owantana
They will eventually fail. We must prepare for when Donald Trump and his enforcers are gone.
Donald Trump's disruption to trade will have seriously damaging consequences for the U.S. and its workers. Inflation, job losses, and high interest rates could be broad consequences. His political position at home is weak. He did not win an overwhelming victory in last year's election, writes David Crane. Image courtesy of Pixabay/Owantana
Donald Trump has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country—their patriotism—and restored pride in our accomplishments. This gives us a great opportunity now
U.S. President Donald Trump's insults have done us a big favour: he has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country, writes David Crane. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Donald Trump has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country—their patriotism—and restored pride in our accomplishments. This gives us a great opportunity now
Donald Trump has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country—their patriotism—and restored pride in our accomplishments. This gives us a great opportunity now
U.S. President Donald Trump's insults have done us a big favour: he has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country, writes David Crane. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
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
We need to be an innovative nation: The needed changes will be disruptive, maybe painful, and will take time. But, if the result is an innovative country, it will be worth it, writes David Crane. Image courtesy of Jimmy Chan/Pexels
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
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
We need to be an innovative nation: The needed changes will be disruptive, maybe painful, and will take time. But, if the result is an innovative country, it will be worth it, writes David Crane. Image courtesy of Jimmy Chan/Pexels
An illustration of U.S. President Donald Trump. It is hard to think of a time when the quality of Canadian leadership mattered so much. We face four years of formidable pressure to become a vassal state with severely limited capacity to act in our own interest, writes David Crane. Illustration courtesy of Pixabay/Gabriel Douglas
It will take a strong will to defend our interests, particularly since there may be strong pressure here at home to cave in to
An illustration of U.S. President Donald Trump. It is hard to think of a time when the quality of Canadian leadership mattered so much. We face four years of formidable pressure to become a vassal state with severely limited capacity to act in our own interest, writes David Crane. Illustration courtesy of Pixabay/Gabriel Douglas
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the first ministers' meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 16, 2025. The Trump administration is expected to pursue a hostile policy toward Canada, intent on making us a vassal state. Our best bet is to focus on nation building, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Instead, we should focus on a nation-building strategy to transform our economy, identifying and pursuing our best chances for a post-Trump world.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the first ministers' meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 16, 2025. The Trump administration is expected to pursue a hostile policy toward Canada, intent on making us a vassal state. Our best bet is to focus on nation building, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Trudeau government had quickly adapted to Trumpism, declaring that Canada was fully in line on the U.S. president-elect's China policy, and agreeing that Mexico posed a threat because of its Chinese investment, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The big question will be how much pain we are ready to endure before acceding to Trump's demands, and how much we are prepared
The Trudeau government had quickly adapted to Trumpism, declaring that Canada was fully in line on the U.S. president-elect's China policy, and agreeing that Mexico posed a threat because of its Chinese investment, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Given the huge threats to our future—of which Donald Trump is just one—Canada needs a leader with extensive economic experience, something which both Justin
Mark Carney at the Liberal National Convention at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa on May 4, 2023. 'My own suspicion is that Carney is thinking hard about vying for the country’s top job, and is leaning towards stepping up should Trudeau leave,' writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Given the huge threats to our future—of which Donald Trump is just one—Canada needs a leader with extensive economic experience, something which both Justin
Given the huge threats to our future—of which Donald Trump is just one—Canada needs a leader with extensive economic experience, something which both Justin
Mark Carney at the Liberal National Convention at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa on May 4, 2023. 'My own suspicion is that Carney is thinking hard about vying for the country’s top job, and is leaning towards stepping up should Trudeau leave,' writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
New Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc shortly after being sworn into his current role at Rideau Hall on Dec. 16, 2024. Since this year’s fall economic statement is the government’s latest plan for the economy, it deserves to be examined in detail, despite its bizarre unveiling, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It’s time our existing government to act like a real one until the next election so that more can be done over the coming
New Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc shortly after being sworn into his current role at Rideau Hall on Dec. 16, 2024. Since this year’s fall economic statement is the government’s latest plan for the economy, it deserves to be examined in detail, despite its bizarre unveiling, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly. Over a decade or more of stagnant wages, working Canadians have benefitted from low-cost imports, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
At a time when global co-operation is urgently needed, we are living in a mercantilist or zero-sum world.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly. Over a decade or more of stagnant wages, working Canadians have benefitted from low-cost imports, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Building a new defence industrial base, with a core of advanced Canadian companies with global prospects for their technologies, is an opportunity we cannot
The response from Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured, sounded promising. The industrial benefits policy, Champagne said, reflected “the importance of fostering homegrown innovation and developing our industrial capacity, given industry’s critical role in supporting Canada’s national security,' writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Building a new defence industrial base, with a core of advanced Canadian companies with global prospects for their technologies, is an opportunity we cannot
Building a new defence industrial base, with a core of advanced Canadian companies with global prospects for their technologies, is an opportunity we cannot
The response from Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured, sounded promising. The industrial benefits policy, Champagne said, reflected “the importance of fostering homegrown innovation and developing our industrial capacity, given industry’s critical role in supporting Canada’s national security,' writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
While Donald Trump will have much capacity to do harm and bring severe risks to the North American and global economies and to elevate geopolitical risks, it would be a huge mistake for Canada and other nations to surrender in advance, writes David Crane. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr
So while we should take Trump seriously, we have to make sure that the Trump administration understands that Canada has cards, too.
While Donald Trump will have much capacity to do harm and bring severe risks to the North American and global economies and to elevate geopolitical risks, it would be a huge mistake for Canada and other nations to surrender in advance, writes David Crane. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. Freeland heads the new Canada-U.S. Cabinet Committee, and LeBlanc is the vice-chair. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Despite Donald Trump, Canada will have policymaking room to do more of what we need to do, if we are ready to try. We
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. Freeland heads the new Canada-U.S. Cabinet Committee, and LeBlanc is the vice-chair. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, far right, said she shares concerns about whether Mexico is 'aligned' with Canada and the U.S. on trade policy. Americans care about their country and push hard for its interests. It’s time for Canadians to feel just as strongly about our own country’s interests and future, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The best outcome of a new Trump administration is that Canadians will wake up to take greater charge of their own future.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, far right, said she shares concerns about whether Mexico is 'aligned' with Canada and the U.S. on trade policy. Americans care about their country and push hard for its interests. It’s time for Canadians to feel just as strongly about our own country’s interests and future, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House may be what it finally takes to shake Canada out of its complacency and too easy reliance on the U.S., for trade, finance, technology or defence, forcing our own businesses to be more innovative, writes David Crane. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr
We have to work much more seriously, and much more strategically for our own national interest.
Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House may be what it finally takes to shake Canada out of its complacency and too easy reliance on the U.S., for trade, finance, technology or defence, forcing our own businesses to be more innovative, writes David Crane. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The transition to a new energy world will not be cheap or easy. But it will deliver great economic opportunity and a more environmentally sustainable world. We need to be part of that world, but we are not there yet, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
We are far from the needed trajectory to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, but failure is not an option.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The transition to a new energy world will not be cheap or easy. But it will deliver great economic opportunity and a more environmentally sustainable world. We need to be part of that world, but we are not there yet, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Canada needs to approach innovation and productivity from a much better base starting with a better institutional framework for policymaking and performance review, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
If we fail to act with a sense of urgency we could end up as the poor attic of North America.
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Canada needs to approach innovation and productivity from a much better base starting with a better institutional framework for policymaking and performance review, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The main driver of economic growth and rising productivity is technological progress, much of which comes from ambitious entrepreneurs. Supporting them should be a
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured on the Hill last May, spends much of his time paying foreign multinationals to locate here and too little time helping to build Canadian successes, writes David Crane, based on Shopify president Harley Finkelstein's recent comments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The main driver of economic growth and rising productivity is technological progress, much of which comes from ambitious entrepreneurs. Supporting them should be a
The main driver of economic growth and rising productivity is technological progress, much of which comes from ambitious entrepreneurs. Supporting them should be a
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured on the Hill last May, spends much of his time paying foreign multinationals to locate here and too little time helping to build Canadian successes, writes David Crane, based on Shopify president Harley Finkelstein's recent comments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne. While Canada has moved up a notch in the global innovation rankings in two key categories, we have quite disappointing outcomes, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
We're in the midst of a disruptive industrial revolution, facing daunting prospects if we fail to deal with climate change, and must accommodate an
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne. While Canada has moved up a notch in the global innovation rankings in two key categories, we have quite disappointing outcomes, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne at BIOTECanada's BIONation conference in Ottawa on Sept. 24, 2024. Overall, Canada needs a new, independent, arm’s length body that can monitor how well our innovation programs are working, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A recent British study argues that one of the top issues for U.K. innovation and industrial policy is the early sale of promising new science
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne at BIOTECanada's BIONation conference in Ottawa on Sept. 24, 2024. Overall, Canada needs a new, independent, arm’s length body that can monitor how well our innovation programs are working, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge. Canada is far from alone from wanting to create content for its own productions, stories and narratives, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The U.S. streamers will do all they can to weaken and defeat the Online Streaming Act and its effort to strengthen Canadian identity.
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge. Canada is far from alone from wanting to create content for its own productions, stories and narratives, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured April 19, 2021, in Ottawa after releasing the federal budget in the House and on her way to the National Press Theatre across the street. Perhaps in the call to 'build back better,' what matters most to people is 'better.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
TORONTO—After the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the U.S., president George W. Bush told the American people the best thing they could do to help
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured April 19, 2021, in Ottawa after releasing the federal budget in the House and on her way to the National Press Theatre across the street. Perhaps in the call to 'build back better,' what matters most to people is 'better.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, picture on Jan. 28, 2020 on the Hill with Health Minister Patty Hajdu. We badly need, as some of us have argued for some time, a new look at how we build an innovative economy, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
TORONTO—Kitchener-Waterloo made a big deal out of attracting Google to set up a large R&D branch plant in an old industrial building there. Not
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, picture on Jan. 28, 2020 on the Hill with Health Minister Patty Hajdu. We badly need, as some of us have argued for some time, a new look at how we build an innovative economy, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Global Affairs Canada appears to have been given a minor role in the big questions of foreign policy. Since the Trudeau government was elected in November 2015—less than six years ago—we have had four ministers at Global Affairs, and none have spent even two full years in the portfolio, making the department something of a revolving door. Stéphane Dion, left, was the first, followed by Chrystia Freeland, then Francois-Philippe Champagne and, most recently, Marc Garneau. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright
TORONTO—When Canada was blindsided by unilateral U.S. actions, then prime minister Pierre Trudeau liked to say Canada was a bit like a mouse living
Global Affairs Canada appears to have been given a minor role in the big questions of foreign policy. Since the Trudeau government was elected in November 2015—less than six years ago—we have had four ministers at Global Affairs, and none have spent even two full years in the portfolio, making the department something of a revolving door. Stéphane Dion, left, was the first, followed by Chrystia Freeland, then Francois-Philippe Champagne and, most recently, Marc Garneau. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright
Improving productivity performance even by slight amounts can bring big benefits. Raising the rate of productivity growth by just 0.1 percentage point a year over the next decade, from 1.5 per cent to 1.6 per cent, would boost output by $23-billion in 2030, and accumulate output by $121-billion over the decade, writes David Crane. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
TORONTO—No matter how rosy things may look as the pandemic lockdown draws to a close and shoppers rush out to spend, that should not
Improving productivity performance even by slight amounts can bring big benefits. Raising the rate of productivity growth by just 0.1 percentage point a year over the next decade, from 1.5 per cent to 1.6 per cent, would boost output by $23-billion in 2030, and accumulate output by $121-billion over the decade, writes David Crane. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Not everyone is buying into the American crusade which U.S. President Joe Biden, pictured June 10, 2021, with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, pushed hard at the recent G7 summit in Britain and the NATO summit in Belgium. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Andrew Parsons/No. 10 Downing Street
TORONTO—The U.S. effort to form a global anti-China alliance is getting out of hand. Creating a new Cold War, this time with China, is
Not everyone is buying into the American crusade which U.S. President Joe Biden, pictured June 10, 2021, with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, pushed hard at the recent G7 summit in Britain and the NATO summit in Belgium. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Andrew Parsons/No. 10 Downing Street
Prime Minister Boris Johnson, pictured June 11, 2021, walking with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, followed by France's President Emmanuel Macron, U.S President Joe Biden, and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, during the G7 Leaders Summit in Carbis Bay, U.K. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Simon Dawson/No. 10 Downing Street
TORONTO—The recent G7 leaders’ summit in the U.K. should be viewed as a lost opportunity. It failed to deliver on what’s needed to bring
Prime Minister Boris Johnson, pictured June 11, 2021, walking with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, followed by France's President Emmanuel Macron, U.S President Joe Biden, and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, during the G7 Leaders Summit in Carbis Bay, U.K. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Simon Dawson/No. 10 Downing Street
TORONTO—The transition to a world of battery-powered electric vehicles is transforming much of the resource and manufacturing base of the global economy. It is
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured June 5, 2021, on the Hill. Canada has to set out its own priorities, making clear to the United States that if there is to be a genuine North American battery ecosystem then Canada has to be a full-fledged partner, not just a supplier of raw materials, and our government needs to say that, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
TORONTO—The transition to a world of battery-powered electric vehicles is transforming much of the resource and manufacturing base of the global economy. It is
TORONTO—The transition to a world of battery-powered electric vehicles is transforming much of the resource and manufacturing base of the global economy. It is
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured June 5, 2021, on the Hill. Canada has to set out its own priorities, making clear to the United States that if there is to be a genuine North American battery ecosystem then Canada has to be a full-fledged partner, not just a supplier of raw materials, and our government needs to say that, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand, pictured Oct. 8, 2020, at the Ford Connectivity and Innovation Centre in Kanata to announce the retooling of the Oakville Ford assembly plant to produce electric vehicles. The Winnipeg-based International Institute for Sustainable Development says Canada has to become much more active in building a battery ecosystem. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
TORONTO—In the transition to a net-zero world, a key role will be played by electric vehicles powered by batteries. This is one of the
Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand, pictured Oct. 8, 2020, at the Ford Connectivity and Innovation Centre in Kanata to announce the retooling of the Oakville Ford assembly plant to produce electric vehicles. The Winnipeg-based International Institute for Sustainable Development says Canada has to become much more active in building a battery ecosystem. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
TORONTO—Could it be that the disappointing results from the Trudeau government’s innovation strategy are due to its lack of understanding of how the digital
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne took over his cabinet role from Navdeep Bains in early 2021. Canadian innovator Jim Balsillie has argued that the government doesn't currently have the expertise to make policy for the cutting edge of the economy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
TORONTO—Could it be that the disappointing results from the Trudeau government’s innovation strategy are due to its lack of understanding of how the digital
TORONTO—Could it be that the disappointing results from the Trudeau government’s innovation strategy are due to its lack of understanding of how the digital
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne took over his cabinet role from Navdeep Bains in early 2021. Canadian innovator Jim Balsillie has argued that the government doesn't currently have the expertise to make policy for the cutting edge of the economy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
TORONTO—Under the Trudeau government, Canada has joined the ranks of nations pledged to achieve net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050—a necessary target if
The oilsands in Fort McMurray, Alta., pictured in this file photograph. Budget 2021 alone proposed an additional $17.6-billion in green recovery investments, in addition to $15-billion announced earlier. However, there is no meaningful outline of how these programs connect to actual emission reductions or what kinds of targets exist for various aspirations. The Hill Times file photograph by Jake Wright
TORONTO—Under the Trudeau government, Canada has joined the ranks of nations pledged to achieve net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050—a necessary target if
TORONTO—Under the Trudeau government, Canada has joined the ranks of nations pledged to achieve net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050—a necessary target if
The oilsands in Fort McMurray, Alta., pictured in this file photograph. Budget 2021 alone proposed an additional $17.6-billion in green recovery investments, in addition to $15-billion announced earlier. However, there is no meaningful outline of how these programs connect to actual emission reductions or what kinds of targets exist for various aspirations. The Hill Times file photograph by Jake Wright
TORONTO—Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s first budget has come under strong criticism for, in the eyes of its critics, its failure to put the country
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s first budget has come under strong criticism for, in the eyes of its critics, its failure to put the country on a strong growth path for sustained future prosperity, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
TORONTO—Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s first budget has come under strong criticism for, in the eyes of its critics, its failure to put the country
TORONTO—Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s first budget has come under strong criticism for, in the eyes of its critics, its failure to put the country
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s first budget has come under strong criticism for, in the eyes of its critics, its failure to put the country on a strong growth path for sustained future prosperity, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It's time to be bold: Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, many of the government’s innovation initiatives have not been new initiatives but additional funding for existing programs, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
TORONTO—In running for election in 2015, the Liberal Party said next to nothing about innovation and the challenges Canada faced in moving into a
It's time to be bold: Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, many of the government’s innovation initiatives have not been new initiatives but additional funding for existing programs, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
TORONTO—Big and essential challenges facing our country today—a major restructuring of the economy for future growth and averting catastrophic climate change—require major investments in
As we saw with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s recent budget, federal pronouncements and plans to deal with our challenges are typically presented through an optimistic lens, concealing from the public the true extent of the problems we face, what needs to be done to achieve solutions, and how the budget measures will contribute. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
TORONTO—Big and essential challenges facing our country today—a major restructuring of the economy for future growth and averting catastrophic climate change—require major investments in
TORONTO—Big and essential challenges facing our country today—a major restructuring of the economy for future growth and averting catastrophic climate change—require major investments in
As we saw with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s recent budget, federal pronouncements and plans to deal with our challenges are typically presented through an optimistic lens, concealing from the public the true extent of the problems we face, what needs to be done to achieve solutions, and how the budget measures will contribute. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
TORONTO—In her budget speech last week, an optimistic Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland promised that, “the Canadian economy is poised to come roaring back.” And
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured April 19, 2021, walking to the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in Ottawa to hold a press conference after releasing the federal government's budget. There’s little doubt that keeping our $2.4-trillion economy on life support during the pandemic means that pent-up demand should spur an economic boost once many more Canadians are vaccinated and lockdowns are over.
The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
TORONTO—In her budget speech last week, an optimistic Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland promised that, “the Canadian economy is poised to come roaring back.” And
TORONTO—In her budget speech last week, an optimistic Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland promised that, “the Canadian economy is poised to come roaring back.” And
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured April 19, 2021, walking to the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in Ottawa to hold a press conference after releasing the federal government's budget. There’s little doubt that keeping our $2.4-trillion economy on life support during the pandemic means that pent-up demand should spur an economic boost once many more Canadians are vaccinated and lockdowns are over.
The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
TORONTO—We shouldn’t be surprised that some of the strongest warnings on climate change are coming from the intelligence community. The job of intelligence agencies
Canadian efforts, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to have both lower emissions and more oil production trivializes the climate choices we need. Net-zero emissions by 2050 is a necessity, not an aspiration, but will take much greater effort, and political leadership, than we have seen so far, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
TORONTO—We shouldn’t be surprised that some of the strongest warnings on climate change are coming from the intelligence community. The job of intelligence agencies
TORONTO—We shouldn’t be surprised that some of the strongest warnings on climate change are coming from the intelligence community. The job of intelligence agencies
Canadian efforts, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to have both lower emissions and more oil production trivializes the climate choices we need. Net-zero emissions by 2050 is a necessity, not an aspiration, but will take much greater effort, and political leadership, than we have seen so far, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
TORONTO—Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, in preparing her first budget, would be well-served by reading the latest advice coming out of the International Monetary Fund.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured Nov. 23, 2020, on the Hill. In preparing her first budget, she would be well-served by reading the latest advice coming out of the International Monetary Fund, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
TORONTO—Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, in preparing her first budget, would be well-served by reading the latest advice coming out of the International Monetary Fund.
TORONTO—Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, in preparing her first budget, would be well-served by reading the latest advice coming out of the International Monetary Fund.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured Nov. 23, 2020, on the Hill. In preparing her first budget, she would be well-served by reading the latest advice coming out of the International Monetary Fund, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Canada is doing a poor job of converting new ideas into innovation, yet it is through the ownership of those ideas and innovations, in patents and other forms of intellectual property or intangibles, by Canadian companies, that 21st century value will be created for Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
TORONTO—You might say that we are making progress of sorts in figuring out where our future jobs and wealth will come from in the
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Canada is doing a poor job of converting new ideas into innovation, yet it is through the ownership of those ideas and innovations, in patents and other forms of intellectual property or intangibles, by Canadian companies, that 21st century value will be created for Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Once Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has delivered the government’s budget, the government should create an arm’s length body to monitor Canada’s transition to a more productive, greener and equitable economy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
TORONTO—The federal budget on April 19 will set the stage for how well we emerge from the pandemic and what kind of country we
Once Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has delivered the government’s budget, the government should create an arm’s length body to monitor Canada’s transition to a more productive, greener and equitable economy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
TORONTO—According to the World Intellectual Property Organization, last year Canada ranked 12th in the world in the number of international patent applications under its
Our success depends on building Canadian companies with their own IP, creating jobs and wealth from a Canadian base, writes David Crane. Image courtesy of Pixabay
TORONTO—According to the World Intellectual Property Organization, last year Canada ranked 12th in the world in the number of international patent applications under its
TORONTO—According to the World Intellectual Property Organization, last year Canada ranked 12th in the world in the number of international patent applications under its
Our success depends on building Canadian companies with their own IP, creating jobs and wealth from a Canadian base, writes David Crane. Image courtesy of Pixabay
TORONTO—These cautionary words from a visionary corporate executive, written almost 50 years ago, are worth reading as we struggle to build a more innovative
The Business Council of Canada recently called on Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to 'embrace a demand-side, mission-driven approach to innovation policy' by creating an agency similar to the U.S. Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
TORONTO—These cautionary words from a visionary corporate executive, written almost 50 years ago, are worth reading as we struggle to build a more innovative
TORONTO—These cautionary words from a visionary corporate executive, written almost 50 years ago, are worth reading as we struggle to build a more innovative
The Business Council of Canada recently called on Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to 'embrace a demand-side, mission-driven approach to innovation policy' by creating an agency similar to the U.S. Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
