In recent weeks, two major topics have dominated Canada’s economic conversation—tariffs and Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney. These issues are deeply connected, and with new leadership comes an opportunity for a fresh approach.
It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of external forces—the looming U.S. tariffs, another 20% carbon tax hike on April 1st, and years of short-sighted policy decisions that have left Alberta more vulnerable than we should be. But dwelling on what we can’t change doesn’t move us forward. Instead, we should focus on what we can control—our businesses, our industries, and the policies we influence at home.