What would Alberta gain by leaving Canada – and what could it lose? As calls for Alberta independence gain attention, former Alberta premier Jason Kenney and economist Charles St-Arnaud join Michael Hainsworth to examine the economic, political and practical consequences of separation.
What would Alberta gain by leaving Canada – and what could it lose? As calls for Alberta independence gain attention, former Alberta premier Jason Kenney and economist Charles St-Arnaud join Michael Hainsworth to examine the economic, political and practical consequences of separation.
From: Marc Desormeaux To: Ontario budget watchers Date: October 5, 2026 Re: Five Takeaways from the 2025/26 Public Accounts Last month’s annual public accounts release provides much insight into the future, as it officially closed Ontario’s books for 2025/26. A close look at the numbers reveals a mixed picture about the state of provincial finances. […]
By: William Robson and Mawakina Bafale A big question going into the first-ever Canada Investment Summit held in Toronto this week was whether Prime Minister Mark Carney could bolster his pitch for fund managers to invest more in Canada with a major policy change? He did. The exclamation point in his speech to the summit […]
To: Concerned Canadians From: Jeremy M. Kronick and Kate Koplovich Date: September 14, 2026 Re: Introducing an Alberta Referendum Series: From Talking Points to Realities Canada is at a pivotal moment in its history. We are repositioning ourselves as a country open to investment. But we do so alongside headwinds. Trade uncertainty with our largest […]
11 septembre 2026 – Alors que le gouvernement fédéral se prépare à présenter ses arguments aux investisseurs dans le cadre du Sommet canadien de l’investissement, ses premières décisions concernant les grands projets donnent à penser qu’il privilégie les projets où son intervention peut avoir le plus grand impact, selon un nouveau rapport de l’Institut C.D. […]
September 11 – As the federal government prepares to make its case to investors at the Canada Investment Summit, its early major-project decisions suggest it is prioritizing projects where its intervention can make the greatest difference, according to a new C.D. Howe Institute report. In “Making the Cut: How Canada Can Optimize Major Project Prioritization […]
by David Jones Major project prioritization decisions to date – including projects referred to the Major Projects Office (MPO) and/or considered for listing under the Building Canada Act (BCA) – broadly align with the federal government’s stated objectives. On average, prioritized projects are more likely to meet the five key criteria in the BCA – […]
In this episode, George Vegh and Kate Koplovich discuss what’s holding back Canada’s major projects — and what it will take to restore investor confidence. From pipelines and energy infrastructure to mining, transportation, and nation-building projects, the conversation explores why regulatory certainty, efficient approvals, and effective governance are essential for Canada’s economic future.
In this episode, George Vegh and Kate Koplovich discuss what’s holding back Canada’s major projects — and what it will take to restore investor confidence. From pipelines and energy infrastructure to mining, transportation, and nation-building projects, the conversation explores why regulatory certainty, efficient approvals, and effective governance are essential for Canada’s economic future.
From: Charles Lammam To: Infrastructure observers Date: September 10, 2026 Re: Canada’s Ports Needed Fixing Long Before Trump and Export Diversification Hove into View The escalating tariff tit-for-tat with the United States underscores the importance of the federal government’s goal of doubling Canada’s non-US exports by 2035, a goal likely to get fresh attention next week when Ottawa hosts […]
From: Harvey Naglie To: Innovation Observers Date: September 8, 2026 Re: Canada Built the AI. Now Build the Market. Canada’s artificial-intelligence problem is coming into focus. We know how to produce research, talent and promising companies. We have not learned how to give those companies a domestic market large and coherent enough to scale in. […]
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What would Alberta gain by leaving Canada – and what could it lose? As calls for Alberta independence gain attention, former Alberta premier Jason Kenney and economist Charles St-Arnaud join Michael Hainsworth to examine the economic, political and practical consequences of separation. 
From: Marc Desormeaux To: Ontario budget watchers Date: October 5, 2026 Re: Five Takeaways from the 2025/26 Public Accounts Last month’s annual public accounts release provides much insight into the future, as it officially closed Ontario’s books for 2025/26. A close look at the numbers reveals a mixed picture about the state of provincial finances. […] 
By: William Robson and Mawakina Bafale A big question going into the first-ever Canada Investment Summit held in Toronto this week was whether Prime Minister Mark Carney could bolster his pitch for fund managers to invest more in Canada with a major policy change? He did. The exclamation point in his speech to the summit […] 
To: Concerned Canadians From: Jeremy M. Kronick and Kate Koplovich Date: September 14, 2026 Re: Introducing an Alberta Referendum Series: From Talking Points to Realities Canada is at a pivotal moment in its history. We are repositioning ourselves as a country open to investment. But we do so alongside headwinds. Trade uncertainty with our largest […] 
by David Jones Major project prioritization decisions to date – including projects referred to the Major Projects Office (MPO) and/or considered for listing under the Building Canada Act (BCA) – broadly align with the federal government’s stated objectives. On average, prioritized projects are more likely to meet the five key criteria in the BCA – […] 
In this episode, George Vegh and Kate Koplovich discuss what’s holding back Canada’s major projects — and what it will take to restore investor confidence. From pipelines and energy infrastructure to mining, transportation, and nation-building projects, the conversation explores why regulatory certainty, efficient approvals, and effective governance are essential for Canada’s economic future. 
From: Charles Lammam To: Infrastructure observers Date: September 10, 2026 Re: Canada’s Ports Needed Fixing Long Before Trump and Export Diversification Hove into View The escalating tariff tit-for-tat with the United States underscores the importance of the federal government’s goal of doubling Canada’s non-US exports by 2035, a goal likely to get fresh attention next week when Ottawa hosts […] 
From: Harvey Naglie To: Innovation Observers Date: September 8, 2026 Re: Canada Built the AI. Now Build the Market. Canada’s artificial-intelligence problem is coming into focus. We know how to produce research, talent and promising companies. We have not learned how to give those companies a domestic market large and coherent enough to scale in. […]