Canada’s been on easy street for too long

The International Monetary Fund presents a sobering outlook for Canada's economy over the next few years, warning us again that we need to become more innovative and creative so that our productivity performance improves.

People crossing Metcalfe and Sparks streets in Ottawa on Aug. 9, 2023. A new paper by Peter Nicholson, one of Canada’s leading thinkers on innovation and productivity, outlines why we have such a poor record on business innovation, despite the skills and new knowledge breakthroughs by individual Canadians, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY DAVID CRANE

August 14, 2023

TORONTO—For Canada, it has been too easy for too long. But strong headwinds suggest all this is about to change. However, will we—and especially our business community—be up to the challenge? Or will we simply slide into a mediocre future? For a brighter futu...

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