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.
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.
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.
Jackie Nelson, VP of External Relations at NorQuest College, leverages 15 + years in health and education – leading Edmonton West Primary Care Network, serving as VP of a Maine critical access hospital, and sitting on several nonprofit boards – to shape the college’s brand and forge strategic partnerships. She holds a BSc in Nursing and an MPH in Health Policy & Management from the University of Alberta.
Join MLA Chantelle de Jonge on Monday, December 15 for an insightful discussion on how nuclear power fits into Alberta’s evolving energy landscape. From grid reliability to economic opportunity and environmental stewardship, the session will explore policy, technology, and community perspectives.
Join us for an exclusive AEG Reception with Premier Smith! On Wednesday, December 17, the event will begin with a members-only session with Premier Smith, followed by a public keynote that’s open to all. This is THE must-attend holiday event in Calgary!
