Author: Na Kumaran

Canada is at a crossroads, facing profound economic changes that demand swift action. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent budget outlines a bold $1 trillion investment plan aimed at diversifying trade beyond the U.S. and attracting global talent. With tariffs costing Canadians billions, the urgency to innovate and adapt has never been greater. From major infrastructure projects to a new International Talent Attraction Strategy, the government is committed to building a resilient economy. As Ontario takes a cautious approach, the challenge remains: how can we create high-value jobs in a fractured global landscape? Discover the strategies that could shape our future.

This fall, the federal government is expected to release its 2026-2028 immigration levels when its 2025 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration is tabled. Ottawa must show that immigration, including its goals, is a priority as the country looks to meet domestic and international challenges.

This past Canada Day, I did something I didn’t expect to. I raised the Maple Leaf in celebration of being a Canadian. My early years were spent bouncing from one country to another, and after immigrating to Canada and completing school, I left to travel the globe.