Videos

What does a new majority government mean for the economy, businesses and Canadians? The Hon. Lisa Raitt, CIBC Vice Chair, Office of the CEO; Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist, Nanos Research and Marci Surkes, Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Director, Compass Rose break down the latest on what a new majority government means for businesses and the economy.

M&W sat down with Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques to look back at what he called an "exciting" 2025, what Canadians should be watching for in 2026, what's keeping him up at night and more.

As Canada ramps up efforts to strengthen its sovereignty through major nation-building initiatives, veteran health advocate Russell Williams argues that healthcare must be at the heart of the agenda. In a wide-ranging conversation, Williams calls on governments and industry to treat healthcare as Canada’s defining national project — one that’s essential to the country’s future success. Fresh into retirement and reflecting on a career that spanned elected politics, health advocacy and leadership positions in the life sciences and biotech sectors, Williams sat down for a Q&A with Means & Ways to share his insights, lessons and hopes for the future of healthcare in Canada.

AI Minister Evan Solomon speaks to media about the Canada–Germany Digital Alliance MOU to collaborate on quantum commercialization in an effort to enhance productivity for both countries.

Canada is launching the $1.7 billion Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative to attract over 1,000 leading international and expatriate researchers over 12 years. The program includes four streams supporting research chairs, early career researchers, infrastructure, and training, providing comprehensive funding for talent and facilities. This initiative aims to strengthen Canada’s innovation, scientific excellence, and economic competitiveness while addressing key societal and health challenges.

The first Canada–EU Digital Partnership Council meeting was held, co-chaired by Minister Evan Solomon and EU Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen, during the G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers’ Meeting in Montréal. Two memoranda of understanding were signed to strengthen collaboration on AI development, adoption, standards and digital credentials. Solomon and Virkkunen highlighted Canada and the EU’s shared commitment to innovation, digital sovereignty and economic resilience through research, trust-based digital economies, and technology cooperation.

Mark Carney’s government delivered its first budget on Nov. 4 — a defining moment for Canada’s economic direction amidst a backdrop of a trade war and geopolitical tensions. Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy President and CEO Kevin Page, Evergreen CEO Jen Angel and Compass Rose Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Director Marci Surkes joined us for a post-budget analysis webinar to cut through the headlines to uncover what the numbers really mean for business, Canadians and the broader economy.