There’s even greater urgency in building a stronger economy

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 months to put urgently needed policies in place for long-term change.
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.

TORONTO—Economic growth—driven by productivity-boosting innovation and strong support for the next generation of ambitious Canadian entrepreneurs—is essential if we are to sustain and raise our standard of living, meet the challenges of an aging society, and fund inc...

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