Hub Podcasts Carney’s nation-building reset
May 31, 2025
Discover Canada's fresh approach to infrastructure amidst rising trade tensions, focusing on new laws for project approvals and the shift towards technical assessments. Dive into the economic landscape with a spike in exports and business investment, as companies brace for impending tariffs. The looming Bank of Canada interest rate meeting hints at stability, fueled by encouraging economic indicators despite a dip in household spending. Tune in for sharp insights and analysis on these crucial developments!
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Carney's Infrastructure Reset
- Mark Carney's new infrastructure strategy aims to streamline project approvals and attract private investment.
- It shifts focus from political debates to technical assessments, promoting faster decisions and economic feasibility.
Environmental Movement Overreach
- The environmental movement's overreach might have pushed public opinion away from stringent regulations.
- This shift enables Carney’s approach to gain little resistance for streamlining approvals.
Climate Transition Must Earn License
- The climate transition itself must earn social license by proving it won't heavily harm the economy.
- This inverts past demands on resource companies to gain a license to operate.