Understanding the rise of Trumponomics (and Swiftonomics too)

This week on WONK, Columbia Business School professor Brett House talks about Donald Trump's economic polices, their flaws and the problems for Canada.
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What Donald Trump’s victory means for Canada’s economy

We’ve been talking to leading academics, policy wonks and former ambassadors from both parties about the implications of the election. Here's what they're saying.
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What the wonks are saying about Trump’s victory

From Canada to the U.S. to Europe, experts are weighing the impact of Donald Trump's return to power. Here's what other think tanks are writing.
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What the United States wants and needs from Canada

Two former U.S. Ambassadors to Canada, Kelly Craft and Gordon Giffin, talk about tariffs and trade, Canada's lacklustre defence spending and the high-stakes U.S. election
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Newsletter: It’s Trump’s world. What’s Canada’s plan now?

In this week's Canada-U.S. newsletter, we look at the Trudeau government’s response to Trump’s win, how Trump could hurt Canadian competitiveness and much more
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AI Advantage: Boosting Productivity in the Public Service

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AI is transforming how we work, but the productivity promise won’t happen organically. Leveraging the full potential of AI requires critical reflection on what this technology can and cannot do, and where AI tools can best be applied within our workflows. AI Advantage is a synchronous online workshop offered in...
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Adjusting the Sails

2024 Atlantic Canada Momentum Index

Released: Monday September 30, 2024

The 2024 Atlantic Canada Momentum Index shows the region heading in the right direction, but momentum has slowed from last year and there are challenges ahead
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Incapacitated

Why Canada has a state capacity problem — and how to fix it

Authors: Sean Speer
Released: Wednesday September 18, 2024

"For Canada, the quality of public service has long been a competitive advantage. The key now is to set ourselves up to continue to be a global leader."
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Matter More

A Canadian strategy for a changing United States

Authors: Edward Greenspon | Janice Stein | Drew Fagan
Released: Monday September 16, 2024

How Canada can ‘matter more’ to the United States — and the world — in a time of geopolitical change
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AI and Canada’s Productivity Puzzle: Cracking the code to unlock investment

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Canada has already made bold moves to harness AI’s potential. Most recently the federal government announced a $2.4 billion investment in AI computing infrastructure, adoption, and safety to signal our commitment to leading in this space. Our country ranks second globally in academic grants for AI scientific discovery, according to...
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Annual Testimonial Dinner Honour Roll 2025

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A Canadian plan for the future of emissions trading

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Donald Trump and the opportunities for Canada

Canada has 'the best trading relationship', deep ties with the U.S. and emerging opportunities to deepen the cross-border relationship
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U.S. election special: What Trump’s big win means for Canada

On WONK this week, Don Wright, Janet Annesley and Sean Speer talk Trump’s victory, big political shifts and what it says about Canada’s future
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