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Resources, Environment and Economy
We identify competitive opportunities and challenges at the intersection of resources, the economy and robust environmental regulation.
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To remain competitive, Canada needs effective trade policy and a reliable trade infrastructure and logistics systems.
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We develop Western Canada’s workforce with the skills required to create economic growth through the adoption of innovations and improved productivity.
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Op-ed | Canadian identity in the face of Trump's threats
OP-ED | Will Trump’s ‘economic force’ threat kill Canada’s very identity as a trading nation?
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OPINION | A Canada-first response to Donald Trump
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2023-2024 Impact Report | Western insight. National impact.
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Future of Work and Learning 50 | Revised brief for a VUCA world
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