Canadian authorities must fully investigate these activities, and the broader web of academics, activists, and columnists who engage with Russian state media and think tanks on behalf of Russia.
Industry needs a predictable playing field, and Ottawa should take a more creative approach to both financing and regulation.
With our resource-rich economy and access to education and health care we could be doing better. And we must, because the Americans have put nearly $400-billion on the table for clean growth—and they can continue to outspend us 10 to one.