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.
Canada’s oil & gas industry has contributed more than $4-billion a year to federal revenues, yet Bill S-243 would force banks, pension funds and insurers to apply a 1,250 % risk weight to new fossil fuel debt and at least 150% to existing projects, making financing virtually impossible and turning Canada’s once proud energy superpower into a financial blacklist. Critics warn it will cripple the sector, cost jobs and erode provincial fiscal health.
The Hub’s latest analysis reveals a staggering $94-billion shortfall in the federal government’s investment plan, warning that dismissing the PBO’s independent, non partisan insights erodes confidence, fuels business uncertainty, and threatens Canada’s competitiveness. For Alberta’s SMEs and job creators, predictable fiscal policy isn’t a luxury – it’s essential for attracting investment and building a resilient economy.
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.
Alberta stands at the threshold of a health innovation revolution. Recent breakthroughs in immune rejuvenation therapy point toward a future where chronic disease and age related decline may be tackled in entirely new ways. For Alberta, the opportunity is clear: healthier citizens, reduced healthcare strain, and a globally competitive leadership position in longevity science, AI enabled health solutions, and biotech commercialization.
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.
With every technological breakthrough comes a shift in how we act and interact. AI is no different – while many of us quickly integrate it, the question remains: will it replace us? In some tasks, yes; in others, never. The skill that will set future generations apart is networking – the in person connections AI simply can’t replicate.
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.
Bill C 5 may dominate headlines, but the real story for Alberta lies in how the legislation reshapes project approvals, Indigenous consultation and inter provincial dynamics. Policymakers, investors and community leaders must look past the sound bite and examine the bill’s procedural shortcuts, fiscal implications and the province’s capacity to protect its energy corridor while respecting Indigenous rights.
Shane Wenzel pulls back the curtain on COP29, arguing that climate discourse often hides agendas of wealth redistribution and centralization of power. It’s a provocative call to question not just what is debated – but why.
