Fifty years ago, the Canada West Foundation was established by thoughtful Canadians from across the West and across political perspectives with a shared goal to amplify the West’s distinct voice, and in turn, help build a stronger Canada.

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Infrastructure Canada | Submission | Carlo Dade and John Law

The government’s call for a National Infrastructure Assessment, Building the Canada We Want in 2050, comes at a critical time for the country. Getting the Assessment right can provide unparalleled long-term economic benefits for Canadians, starting with the country’s post-COVID recovery. It can be the road map to build the country that we want.

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The Prairies have become the first choice for some of the world’s heaviest hitters in the food processing industry—an obvious choice given the competitive advantage the region collectively brings to the table.

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Funding health expenditures is a major source of tension in the Canadian federation. Comprising between 30-50% of annual provincial budgets, healthcare is the largest single expenditure for provinces and territories. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the sustainability of health expenditures was under increasing pressure from an aging population. The pandemic has added further strain.

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Alberta’s inactive oil and gas well sites are prime candidates to be repurposed for new energy developments that will benefit landowners, local communities and the public and help Alberta welcome new energy entrepreneurs. But first, the province must signal that solving regulatory roadblocks to developing these sites is a priority, according to a new joint report from the Energy Futures Lab and Canada West Foundation, the LEAD Project: Leveraging Our Energy Assets for Diversification.

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