When most people think about child care, they frame it through a strictly personal lens. At best, it’s viewed as a necessary expenditure to keep a career going—a sunk cost that families must absorb on their own. And unless you have a young child, it’s an issue that rarely polls as a top priority. I recently made a video about why we need immigration to build our workforce....
Read MoreThis week’s announcement that the Government of Canada will invest nearly $2 billion to procure an additional 190 Armoured Combat Support Vehicles from General Dynamics Land Systems Canada is welcome news on several fronts. The investment supports the modernization of the Canadian Armed Forces while helping Canada move toward its NATO defence spending commitments. It also secures high-value manufacturing jobs in London,...
Read MoreOn the latest episode of Never Bored of Trade, Jaipaul and I dove headfirst into the federal government’s controversial new plan to bulk-buy unsold Vancouver condos. At first glance, it screams “developer bailout”, but we acknowledged that it comes down to implementation. Because details were scant when we recorded, we mapped out the thin line between a good public policy and a total disaster: Good Policy: The government capitalizes on...
Read MoreThe Federal Government’s Spring Economic Update 2026 signals a more ambitious second act for the Carney’s government on the heels of securing a majority. But what does this mean for Brampton? Here is a summary of the national outlook and what it means for our local business community. Transitioning to Resilience The 2026 update highlights Canada’s economic durability, projecting...
Read MoreFollowing a clean sweep of Monday’s by-elections, the Liberal party has secured a federal majority, the first we’ve had since 2019. This shift fundamentally alters the landscape of the House of Commons. Here is an analysis of what this new majority means for Canadian governance, the opposition, and the City of Brampton. The Mechanics of a Majority A...
Read MoreThe Ontario Government recently released its 2026 Budget, “A Plan to Protect Ontario, citing the priority of building a resilient and self-reliant economy in the province. The Brampton Board of Trade was pleased to take part in pre-budget consultations to advocate on behalf of our community and applauds the government’s aggressive measures to shield the provincial economy from global trade volatility and lower the cost of doing business....
Read MoreOntario’s $6.4 billion post-secondary funding package signals a major shift in education policy, lifting the tuition freeze and expanding in-demand seats. But sweeping changes to OSAP, including reduced grants and higher reliance on loans, raise deeper questions about affordability, productivity, and the long-term civic and economic costs of narrowing access to higher education....
Read MoreThe 2026 municipal budgets in Brampton and Vaughan tell two very different stories about growth, risk, and fiscal strategy. On the surface, both cities are touting restraint. Vaughan is proposing a 0% property tax increase on their portion of the tax bill. Brampton has also adopted a 0% increase on their portion, notwithstanding the dedicated 1% levy increase for a second hospital. But beneath those headlines lie fundamentally different assumptions...
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