I was invited to make a contribution on Canada's economy and its future by TheFutureEconomy.ca which is an online media outlet "that produces interviews, panels, and op-eds featuring leaders from
industry, government, academia and more to define a strong vision for
our future economy." My piece on Canada's economic challenges in coming years was published January 8th and titled:"Childhood's End: Canada's 21st Century Challenges."It was a privilege to be asked to contribute to this site given the range of leaders from across Canada who have also contributed their thoughts. There is also a nice promotional link with a bio and describing Lakehead University. The piece starts below and you can link to the site for the remainder:
In the pandemic’s wake, Canada finds itself in a world changed yet again
with forces afoot that threaten its standard of living as well as its
security and way of life. After nearly 150 years of operating under the
umbrellas of relatively benign global superpowers, Canada needs to
prepare for a multipolar world with respect to trade and economic growth
opportunities that are linked to its foreign policy and defence
capabilities. In many respects, Canada’s long adolescence has come to a
rude end, and it must now learn to make its way in the world in a more
adult fashion. This awakening, however, comes at a time when its
economic indicators suggest economic weakness. Canada came to be...