Leaving No Table Unturned in Canada’s Push to Diversify Trade
January 13, 2026
Barely a week into the new year, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that he is heading to Asia and the Middle East as part of
Barely a week into the new year, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that he is heading to Asia and the Middle East as part of
Canada is facing a critical skilled trades crisis that threatens our economy and quality of life. With nearly 700,000 skilled workers—ranging from electricians to cybersecurity technicians—set to retire by 2028, the impact on essential services like power grids, hospitals, and child-care centres is imminent. As the demand for skilled tradespeople grows, Canada risks falling behind in the global race for talent. Discover how this looming crisis could affect you and what steps can be taken to secure a brighter future for our workforce and communities. Don’t miss out on understanding this urgent issue!
Canada’s immigration landscape is at a crossroads, as a new report reveals a troubling trend: one in five immigrants leave within 25 years of arriving. This exodus peaks in the crucial first five years, a time when newcomers should be establishing their careers and feeling a sense of belonging. As someone who has experienced the transformative opportunities Canada offers, I reflect on the risks we face if we fail to address this issue. The Canada I cherish may not be the same for future generations unless we confront the reality of these departures. Discover the insights that could shape our future.
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.
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s back-to-back stops in Malaysia and South Korea this month—first at the ASEAN Summit, then at APEC—were not just diplomatic visits. They were a public acknowledgment that Canada’s postwar trade model is over.
As businesses and governments across the country and around the world struggle to safely adopt AI to manage various domestic challenges, Canada has a unique opportunity to use its leadership and understanding of AI to address talent loss, labour mobility and issues related to immigration.
For nearly two years, diplomatic relations between Ottawa and New Delhi were in deep freeze. Yet recently there have been encouraging signs that both governments are re-engaging with Canada and India announcing their new envoys last month. For Tamil Nadu, this thaw is not just a curiosity of geopolitics. It is an opening—and one that must be seized quickly.
On September 18, Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Mexico, a visit that comes at a critical juncture for both Mexico and Canada, given the current global trade and economic upheaval. Carney’s visit is an opportunity for both nations to build beyond the economic, energy and security needs of both; it is also a time to increase talent, educational and cultural exchanges.
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.
The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
And miles to go before I sleep.
– Robert Frost