Let’s go on the offensive and score

The evidence is clear: one-size-fits-all programs no longer work. Government support must be tailored to firms’ actual needs, with measurable objectives and transparent results.

Canadian firms are ready to compete, but they need a clear signal that policy stability and targeted support will back them up, writes Catherine Beaudry.Photograph courtesy of Michal Jarmoluk, Pixabay.com

Opinion

BY CATHERINE BEAUDRY

October 16, 2025

Business and hockey share the same playbook: innovation, agility, and speed. If we want to keep our talent, intellectual property, firms, and revenues here at home, Canada needs to move from defending to scoring.

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