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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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Trade and Trade Infrastructure
To remain competitive, Canada needs effective trade policy and a reliable trade infrastructure and logistics systems.
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Skills, Innovation and Productivity
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 | Canada needs to act like a global energy partner
OP-ED | If Canada wants to be the world’s energy partner, we need to act like it
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OP-ED | Canada can be a resource superpower if we build the road to get goods to market
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OP-ED | Teamwork will help grow economy
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NEWS RELEASE | Charles DeLand welcomed as Vice President, Research
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As a non-profit think tank, Canada West Foundation relies on donations. We are at our best when funded by a variety of groups: governments, corporations, individuals, and foundations all play a role. We not only acknowledge our supporters as a matter of course, we are proud to do so. Through their commitment, our supporters become part of an engaged public policy community. They tell us that they contribute because they value the work of the Foundation and want that work to continue. We think it’s pretty great that engaged citizens and organizations are willing to open their wallets in pursuit of good public policy.
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