The forest crisis British Columbia built for itself

A federal task force calls the damage to Canada’s forest sector “homegrown.” This week’s permanent closure of a Prince George pulp mill shows exactly what that word means — and why the reckoning belongs in Victoria.
Ottawa talks the talk on mining, but can it walk the walk?

Canada’s mining potential is hindered by regulatory delays and missed opportunities, despite vast resources and global industry leadership.
Rail strike reveals vulnerabilities of our infrastructure network

Losses from the rail blockades of 2020 and the Vancouver port strike of 2023 show the vulnerability of our rail networks.
Federal budget brings new programs and pains

Our Margareta Dovgal on mixed messages from the latest budget.
Indigenous investors look to federal loan program

Will Ottawa’s anticipated Indigenous loan program include the oil and gas sector?
Federal government has no choice but to hold its nose and invest in Trans Mountain expansion

There are rare moments when Canada’s federal government must step outside its normal way of doing business for the good of the nation. Now is such a moment.