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Canada needs to fast-track key energy projects, secure new markets in wake of U.S. tariffs: Business Council of Canada

By Mark Lowey
Canada must take immediate steps to prioritize and fast-track key projects in energy, transportation and digital infrastructure to ensure continued economic stability in the face of U.S. tariffs, says a new report by the Business Council of Canada.

Policymakers must rely on science to set agricultural policies, not misinformation spread through social media

By Mark Lowey
Despite farmers being among the most trusted stakeholders in Canada's food system, widespread misinformation on social media threatens sound agricultural policy, with only 9% of Canadians understanding modern farming, according to the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity; experts at the University of Calgary and the University of Toronto urge policymakers to prioritize scientific evidence and direct engagement with farmers to bridge the urban-rural divide and ensure effective, trusted regulations.

Canada-U.S. trade relationship strongly benefits the U.S. rather than “subsidizing” Canada: Centre for Future Work

By Mark Lowey
Canada economically subsidizes the United States in several ways through trade rather than the U.S. subsidizing Canada as President Donald Trump falsely claims, according to a report from the Centre for Future Work.

“Green” industrial policy framework needed to prioritize cleantech projects for public funding: Transition Accelerator

By Mark Lowey
The federal government needs a strategic “green” industrial policy framework to assess and prioritize which cleantech projects should get public funding, according to a report from the Transition Accelerator.

Canada remains ill-prepared for the next pandemic or national health emergency

By Mark Lowey
Canada still needs to fix multiple serious problems in the country’s health emergency response system to be prepared for the next pandemic or national health emergency, researchers and health experts say.

“Chill” on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives creeps into U.S. higher education system – a harbinger for Canada?

By Mark Lowey
There’s a growing “chill” on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in American colleges and universities that’s affecting researchers. Could this be a harbinger for Canada, where federal research funding agencies actively promote and support DEI?

Shortfalls in health data governance, policy are impairing health care delivery in Canada and causing data-related harm

By Mark Lowey
Health data governance and policy have significant shortfalls that impair health care delivery in Canada and cause data-related harm, according to a new report by the Alberta Virtual Health Care Coordinating Body.

Government policies and regulations hobbling investment in natural resources sector that could boost Canada’s productivity

By Mark Lowey
Government policies and regulations are driving away investment in natural resource industries just when the sector could be boosting Canada’s economy, panelists told Canada’s Productivity Summit in Calgary.

Ending interprovincial trade barriers: from toilet seats and work boots to professional credentials and labour mobility

By Mark Lowey
Thousands of interprovincial trade barriers are costing Canada billions of dollars a year and hitting Canadians directly in their pocketbooks, economic and business experts told Canada's Productivity Summit in Calgary.

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