If we want a prosperous and sovereign nation, big disruptive change is needed right now

Building an economy for the future poses huge challenges that will require strong leadership and a focus on clearly set targets and timelines, co-operation from provinces, and cities as well as the private sector, and an earned buy-in from the public.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured July 17, 2025, in Gatineau, Que. The credibility of the upcoming budget will be test number one for the building an economy for the future. Implementation will be test number two. Success is urgent. And some early deliverables are vital for ongoing public support. It’s all about our future, writes David Crane.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY DAVID CRANE

July 28, 2025

TORONTO—Prime Minister Mark Carney has got it right. We are going to have to live with a United States that seeks to impose a zero-sum relationship and one that bolsters the U.S. economy at our expense, including the jobs of Canadian workers. Our trade negotiators are...

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