Thoughts on BC Politics and More

Canada’s leaders are engaged in a lot of national unity talk these days. In the name of responding to Trump’s tariffs, the federal government is rapidly advancing legislation to build ‘One Canadian Economy’ and working with provinces to identify and fast-track projects in the national interest. Building national unity in the face of new challenges and threats is necessary and important. But it is not easy. So far, Prime Minister Carney and some premiers, including Premier Doug Ford in Ontario and Premier David Eby in British Columbia, are going about it all wrong. The paths they are on will result in more conflict and uncertainty, not unity. Since Confederation, Canadian governments have done too little to uphold Indigenous rights, and this has significantly weakened Canada’s economic prospects. But when we respect those rights, we all do better ... CLICK HERE for the full story

F resh on the job, Mark Carney is facing down a monumental list of challenges. From Trump and his tariffs to national unity and social fracture, the prime minister and his government are dealing with their fair share of pressing issues. Faster economic growth won’t quite solve them, but slow growth will certainly exacerbate them. As Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says, “the economic horse pulls the social cart.” It’s crucial, therefore, that the Carney government is focused on boosting Canada’s economic growth. As a first step, Prime Minister Carney should start by recognizing Canada’s economic engine drives right through the West ... CLICK HERE for the full commentary