How to be an adult, one sound financial decision at a time
“The first responsibility of adulthood is paying your own bills,” according to Jamaica Finance Minister…
How startups can build better brands
Building a company is hard work, but building a brand is even harder. Brands, after…
Trust your intuition, it knows what it’s talking about
I once spoke at a conference where a lot of pre-seminar chatter was about the…
Alberta most, Quebec least, open to interprovincial trade
Alberta has the fewest obstacles to trade within Canadian borders, according to a report released…
How to turn overwhelmed into overwhelmingly successful
I recently woke up sleepless at 2:30 am. If you’re in a leadership role in…
Oil drilling industry pressures Ottawa
Following the federal election in October, the sentiment toward Canadian oil and gas is nearing…
Small businesses vital to Canadian communities: poll
More than nine in 10 Canadians say that small businesses are vital to their communities,…
Lonely and hungry: the vital role of food banks
We’re reminded every year how many Canadians are left behind in our society, without enough…
Canadians increasingly embrace Black Friday
It may be tied to an American holiday but increasingly Canadian consumers are doing their…
Internal trade barriers cripple Canada
If there’s one near unanimous consensus among economists, it’s that free trade increases productivity and…
Canada missing out on shale revolution
“It takes real skill to derail an industry where Canada has so many competitive advantages,”…
Tree planting and the psychology of business success
Tim Gilbert told me it would be tough but I never realized how tough tree…
Sluggish investment threatens Canada’s prosperity
The recent federal election campaign saw much discussion about climate change, energy policy, housing, the…
Behind Maple Leaf Foods’ bold call to become carbon neutral
Maple Leaf Foods isn’t just pretending to be environmentally friendly; it’s trying to be a…
Airport land lease fees inflate Canadian travel costs
Travellers will be annoyed at yet another hike in the airport improvement fee (AIF), from…