by Itari Thomas | Oct 22, 2025 | Advocacy, Op-Eds
Canada’s economy isn’t just struggling; it’s limping. Yet now, after a decade of drift and lost focus, it’s time to face the truth: we need to move quickly to protect the well-being of Canadians and the only fast and meaningful path to achieving that runs straight...
by Itari Thomas | Oct 22, 2025 | Advocacy, Op-Eds
Alberta’s business leaders are worried about the state of their communities. At the heart of their worry is crime and safety. When communities are safe, secure, and well-maintained, they thrive. This isn’t a “nice-to-have” — it’s essential for attracting people,...
by Lily Dupuis | Aug 12, 2025 | Advocacy, Op-Eds
It takes money to make money. This is one of the oldest truisms in business. In national terms, it takes investment to generate economic growth. But in recent years, Canada’s economic policy has lost sight of that basic principle. A major reason for Canada’s stalled...
by Lily Dupuis | Jul 22, 2025 | Advocacy, Op-Eds
With the recent passage of Bill C-5, the federal government has taken its first major step towards fulfilling its promise to get Canada building again. The idea is pretty simple: under the Building Canada Act, the federal government can now fast-track approvals...
by Lily Dupuis | May 23, 2025 | Advocacy, Op-Eds
Prime Minister Carney has taken office amid one of the most precarious political and economic moments in our modern history. He has named a cabinet and while the names on many doors have changed, the challenges before our country—like a stagnating economy,...
by Lily Dupuis | May 14, 2025 | Advocacy, Op-Eds
The question is no longer whether Canada should be a global energy leader—our newly-elected prime minister has set the ambition for us to be an energy superpower—it’s will we seize the moment and take the actions to become one. It’s important to remind ourselves that...