Insights
Federal finances remain vulnerable to fluctuating interest rates
An increase could lead the government into a downward cycle of increased deficits, and that means higher taxes.
Bombardier the poster child of pork barrel cronyism
Instead of picking winners and losers, governments should step back and let markets work.
Next Generation Manufacturing: A supercluster update
NGen’s goal is to enable capabilities no individual company or organization can achieve on its own.
Canada’s debt is piling up again from deficit spending
Our ability to deal with the economic effects of COVID-19 is really a fiscal dividend from the actions of earlier governments.
Is the low-carbon future upon us now?
Without major technological breakthroughs, the costs of moving quickly to a far less carbon-intensive economy are painfully high.
The new normal will come with a cost
Looking ahead, prepare for other unanticipated crisis events.
Practical ways to tackle Canada’s emissions problems
Climate warriors spend a great deal of time condemning current practices without offering realistic solutions.
Take baby steps toward restarting Canada’s economy
Governments rightly are cautious about moving too quickly, given how easily COVID-19 is transmitted.
Capital gains tax hike would cripple investment in Canada
Increasing the federal tax would be anti-investment, anti-entrepreneurship, anti-innovation and anti-green.
Industry 4.0: Technology and the human side of change
Work with existing employees to implement new technologies in a way that is still beneficial to all.
Trade deal will frustrate quest for COVID-19 vaccine
Industry’s rapid response is a reminder to support and protect biopharmaceutical innovation.
Manufacturers are responding to COVID-19
They’re helping to meet critical shortages of health care products for diagnosing, treating, and preventing the virus.
A COVID-19 virus update for manufacturers
Feeling the impact but responding to the needs of healthcare facilities, frontline workers and Canadians.
Energy sector helping Canada weather COVID-19 storm
How the energy industry is supported now will determine Canada’s future economic health and its role as a global supplier.
Making a case for collaborative networks
World-class manufacturing capabilities are built on well functioning, collaborative networks.
