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Topics Trade Deals Open Doors. But Canada’s City Regions Close the Deals. Author(s) Source National Newswatch Posted Share Canada has signed multiple trade and investment agreements, opening markets and deepening alliances around the world. But an agreement acts more as an invitation than an outcome: these deals deliver when companies choose to build, hire, and grow here. Canada's working to diversify its economy and forge new international partnerships.
By shifting project approvals from 'whether' to 'how,' streamlining interprovincial trade, and accelerating infrastructure, the One Canadian Economy Act is a positive step. Now, that same urgency must be applied to empower Canadian city regions to compete globally while safeguarding our national interest—and win.
Canadians are becoming increasingly concerned about a looming recession. In the wake of the financial crisis in 2009, it was clear that the Metro Vancouver region fared far better than other jurisdictions. This was at least partially attributed to a strong housing market in the region and strong regulations in banking across Canada. But we should not assume we will automatically fare as well in 2023. The conditions are not the same as they were over ten years ago.
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