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Kumaran is a Canadian author who has published several opeds in leading politics and policy publications.

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From Ottawa to Queen’s Park, Canada Must Act Quickly

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

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From Ottawa to Queen’s Park, Canada Must Act Quickly

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.

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Bridging the AI Divide: On Labour, Immigration and Talent

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.

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If Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai Are Canada’s Gateways, Why Not Chennai?

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.

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Mexico Is More Important to Canada Than We Admit

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.

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Immigration Must Be a Top Priority for Ottawa

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.

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From Ottawa to Queen’s Park, Canada Must Act Quickly

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.

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Immigration Must Be a Top Priority for Ottawa

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.

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My Appeal to Alberta to Remain in Canada

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.

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If Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai Are Canada’s Gateways, Why Not Chennai?

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.

Read More

Mexico Is More Important to Canada Than We Admit

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.

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