The promised West‑Coast oil pipeline could become a “pipe dream” if Ottawa’s regulatory hurdles and carbon‑tax conditions stall progress. While Alberta’s premier celebrates a new federal memorandum of understanding that would allow a million‑barrel‑per‑day line and TMX expansion, lingering policy demands risk turning the project into a costly political symbol rather than a revenue engine.
Canada’s trade ties with the United States are stifled by Ottawa’s slow moving policies. Business leaders are urged to bypass the government and forge direct, market driven partnerships with U.S. firms – securing quicker supply chain deals, cross border financing, and better tariffs. Relying on bureaucratic negotiations will leave Canada lagging, while proactive private sector action can safeguard competitiveness and spur growth.
Targeted industrial policy may feel like bold nation-building, but it comes at a cost. Preferential tax treatment for select sectors undermines productivity and that true long-term growth requires a more neutral, market-driven tax system.
The 2025 Canadian federal budget delivers a suite of tax incentives, infrastructure spending, and regulatory reforms that create unprecedented opportunities for investment bankers. Discover why analysts are calling it “the ultimate deal maker’s playbook.
Argentina’s election marks a decisive turn toward economic liberalization and free-market reform. Voters have rejected socialist policies in favour of pro-business change, signalling renewed confidence in private enterprise, fiscal discipline, and economic freedom.
State protected monopolies – think utilities, railways and legacy telecoms – may enjoy legal shields, but they’re not immune to the benefits of competition. Fresh rivals drive down prices, spark innovation, and keep public service providers accountable to the citizens they serve.
Carney’s groundbreaking fiscal redefinition reshapes public finance, unlocking fresh avenues for government borrowing. By redefining “deficit” and “debt sustainability,” the new framework promises greater fiscal flexibility. Stakeholders can now navigate a clearer path to financing large‑scale projects while maintaining transparency and confidence in sovereign creditworthiness.
Just as Canute’s legendary humility taught a kingdom that power must be tempered by pragmatism, Canada’s trade strategy under Stephen Carney needs a similar balance – leveraging global markets while safeguarding domestic resilience.
Jack Mintz argues that Ottawa should put tax simplification at the forefront of the budget, slashing compliance costs for small businesses and taxpayers while preserving services – a win win for growth and fairness.
Britain remains a nation of hope and glory, but its collective spirit today needs a fresh lift. In his latest column, Jack Mintz reflects on the enduring optimism captured in Elgar’s Land of Hope and Glory – a melody that still resonates even as the country moves beyond its imperial past. He argues that while the UK’s historic confidence endures, a new wave of cultural and economic revitalization is essential to keep that hope alive.
