Our new six-part Productivity Project was developed with partners at Institute for Community Prosperity at Mount Royal University, the Alberta Centre for Labour Market Research and LearningCITY Collective.

The first reports focus on people and labour markets — showing how rethinking skills, adaptability and workforce development can close the gap and boost competitiveness.

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Mr. McCaig’s experience leading Trimac Transportation Group and serving on corporate and community boards will enhance the Foundation’s commitment to practical, evidence-based policy. His perspective will help strengthen Western Canada’s voice in shaping national decisions.

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The Canada West Foundation was invited by the Privy Council Office to provide advice on how to reduce internal trade and labour mobility barriers in Canada.

We responded with clear, practical recommendations that go beyond symbolic gestures. Our advice charts a path to greater national productivity, stronger east-west supply chains and a more unified Canadian economy.

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With the 2026 review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) on the horizon, a first-of-its-kind consortium of Alberta organizations is pushing for strategic reforms to secure North America’s competitive edge.

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