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At a time when we are trying to transition to a new economy, support for Canadian companies seeking to develop competitive technologies and become important players in this new-world economy, is fundamental for success, writes David Crane.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY DAVID CRANE

July 6, 2026

TORONTO—At a time when we are trying to transition to a new economy, support for Canadian companies seeking to develop competitive technologies and become important players in this new-world economy is fundamental for success. Yet, it seems our financial institutions—ban...

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