Insights
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Leading young people into skilled trades is paying off
…but more work is needed to curb shortage.
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Increasing government debt rarely a successful strategy
Spending our way to a heightened state of environmental stewardship could cause more harm than good.
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Dramatic drop in capital expenditures threatens Canada’s prosperity
It’s the major source of productivity growth and higher standards of living in developed countries.
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How Canada can tax carbon efficiently
Carbon tax should replace other, less efficient policies with the same objective and be offset by cuts in other taxes.
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Canada falling behind on corporate accountability
Trudeau government’s global reputation at risk over how Canadian companies do business abroad.
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Sad state of Canada’s economy can be remedied
Lower tax rates, with more capital investment, are crucial to increasing productivity, wages and living standards.
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Industry 4.0: What’s new at the fair?
Hannover Messe is the place to go to see the latest in digital factory, industrial systems, robotics and more.
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Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs are lifted, but tactic failed
President’s tunnel vision alienates Western allies who have common cause in the challenges posed by China.
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Climate change strategy offers Sheer a way to win election
How does a Liberal government that can’t campaign on its abysmal record go about gaining re-election?
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Budget deficits can increase social inequality
Burden falls on the whole population, and low-income Canadians can least afford to contribute.
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Bridge the technology divide
Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster aims to accelerate adoption and scale-up.
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Carbon pricing offers cold comfort
Business comes up short on the rebates and the policy will likely come up short on emissions reduction.
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SNC-Lavalin reminds us big government invites big scandals
Scale back government to limit the temptation to indulge in scandalous behaviour.
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Trudeau’s deficits: Short-term gain, long-term pain
Saddles future generations with the risk and the fallout.
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This budget season, Canada must lower taxes on entrepreneurs
Canada is at a disadvantage for attracting and retaining those we rely on for innovation, employment growth and prosperity.
