Canada’s next innovation strategy needs to prioritize export diversity, startups, and defence

In the next wave of bold innovation initiatives, the government needs to narrow its priorities, focus on getting results, and place good implementation at the strategy’s centre. 

Communities deserve more support as the global economy changes

Fighting inflation can’t be left to central banks alone

Governments need to do more to support lasting affordability for housing, food, and energy.

Will governments or markets drive Canada’s energy transition?

Governments should resist the siren song of being too hands-on in the direction of specific sectors or technologies, and focus instead on addressing the market failures that are obstacles for low-emissions investment.

Employment Insurance reform can’t move forward without changing the way it’s financed

Without changing the approach to financing, businesses and workers will face significant increases in premiums and the government will have little prospect of covering costs with revenues for decades to come.