Thank you for being part of the M&W community and national conversation on the issues that matter

It’s been quite the year! From a federal election and new government, to geopolitical shifts and an ongoing trade war that instilled economic anxiety, 2025 can be described as a whirlwind. Means & Ways was thrilled to be there to cover it all, and bring you, our readers, insightful analysis and important perspectives on the stories about where business meets politics. Thank you for being part of it all! 

We hope you had a restful holiday with loved ones. As we look toward 2026, we’re excited to bring you more meaningful stories and to keep you informed on the impacts of public policy on the economy, businesses and most importantly, Canadians.

In the meantime, in case you missed them, here’s a look back at some of the top stories from Means & Ways this year.

⮕ Our top read story on the our website was Time to complete the national dream of one Canadian economy, an op-ed by Jacquie LaRocque and Ken Polk about the need for a rural lens on public policy.

⮕ Our second most-read story was a Q&A with health advocate Russell Williams: ‘The biggest national project we have is our healthcare system’. You can also watch a video here. 

⮕ With the government’s focus on AI and digital technologies, we dug into a variety of issues through our AI & The Economy series. You can read them here:

• Canada turns to AI to solve productivity puzzle

• As AI cuts entry-level roles, youth unemployment climbs in Canada

• A rural lens needed on AI ambitions

• Canada’s AI-energy crossroads: Ambition meets disagreement

• ‘Mass theft’ of copyrighted songs by AI companies poses economic risks, say music industry executives

• ‘You have to fight AI with AI,’ say cybersecurity experts

• Canada’s rush to AI adoption will require honesty about both the benefits and the risks: Polk

• Ottawa is betting big on AI – we must get it right at this pivotal moment

⮕ With the shift in Canada-U.S. relations, Means & Ways was happy to be at Eurasia Group’s U.S.-Canada Summit to cover the important conversations about the current and future state of our trade, security and political partnership. You can read the coverage here:

• Bremmer calls for different tactic: Forget diversification, focus on leveraging soft power

• Priebus on engaging with DC: Play by the rules, you lose

• Heyman: Regulatory delays are the only thing holding Canada back

• Security chiefs: U.S. needs Canada for continental defence

And finally, we were happy to bring you insightful analysis on the Carney government’s first budget in a webinar, Navigating Budget 2025: What Carney’s first fiscal plan means for the economy, business & Canadians. It featured Compass Rose Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Director Marci Surkes, Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy President and CEO Kevin Page and Evergreen CEO Jen Angel. You can watch it here. 

Our goal is to ignite constructive conversation on Canada’s national economy and public policy, anchored in the world where business intersects with politics. We provide a respectful forum to welcome ideas from all corners to drive solutions-based discussion. Reach out any time to contribute to the national conversation. 

Thank you again for your loyal readership. See you in 2026! 

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