On Aug. 6, the Liberal government marked its first 100 days in office. How has Prime Minister Mark Carney fared? " So far, Carney’s government has stickhandled relatively well. Moreover, Carney himself has emerged as a steady, pragmatic leader," writes @bea_vdc. But there have been some stumbles: the rollout of #C5 without Indigenous consultation, the lack of any mention that #climatechange is a priority, and no trade deal by Aug. 1. Read more: meansandways.ca/news-article… #cdnpoli #cdnecon #WhereBusinessMeetsPolitics

As Canadians brace for growing economic uncertainty, fuelled by a trade war and geopolitical issues, Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy president and CEO Kevin Page says the current moment feels like “the calm before the storm.” In a conversation with Means & Ways, Page offers an assessment of Canada’s economic outlook, warning of global volatility, rising national security demands and difficult fiscal decisions on the horizon. With inflation still simmering, defence spending set to surge and productivity growth lagging, Page says policymakers and citizens alike need to prepare for hard times ahead. Read the Q&A: meansandways.ca/news-article… #cdnpoli #cdnecon #WhereBusinessMeetsPolitics

Indigenous-led financial initiatives needed: former Cowessess First Nation chief Delorme meansandways.ca/news-article… #cdnpoli #cdnecon #WhereBusinessMeetsPolitics

Canada Day 2025 arrives against the backdrop of Parliament passing the One Canadian Economy Act, highlighting a national theme of building a stronger, united country. "What rural Canadians — and by extension all of us — are looking for as these projects move ahead is evidence, at long last, that federal government, in its full institutional strength, truly understands the as yet unrealized potential rural Canada holds. It’s essential that the Prime Minister and the government, from top to bottom, treat rural Canadians as vital partners in building one Canadian economy," write @JacquieLaRocque and @KenPolk11. "It will require that an explicit rural lens be applied to all cabinet and departmental decisions. That means proactively benchmarking all government decision-making against how they meet rural needs, address rural challenges and create rural opportunity." Read more: meansandways.ca/news-article… #cdnpoli #cdnecon #RuralCanada #OneCanadianEconomy