Harnessing the oceans for clean energy? There many projects being explored from wind energy to harnessing tides, waves and currents. Read more in our Energy Innovation Brief.

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Trade with Taiwan is on the table at this half-day conference in Calgary. Learn more about Canada-Taiwan relations and opportunities for western Canadian industries. April 24 at the Petroleum Club. Register soon!

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Get your ticket for this webinar on future of NA cooperation. Join Carlo Dade and other experts to discuss scenarios for Canada, the U.S. & Mexico to cooperate to advance security, prosperity and quality of life.

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Agenda released for this conference on human security in Southeast Asia. Our own Carlo Dade speaking on day 2. Free reg - limited seating. Register soon.

Southeast Asia In Global Context - University of Victoria (uvic.ca)

Highly anticipated changes to the Impact Assessment Act will be announced in the next few weeks and we'll be ready to discuss with a panel of experts. Register to receive notification of the webinar's date, time & guests.
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Congratulations Kim on being named recipient of the 2024 Inspiring Business Leader Award! Enthusiastic, strategic, focused are a few words we'd use to describe Kim. Well done you!

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Don't miss this read if you're thinking about expanding into international markets. Gary Mar speaks to the importance of building long-standing relationships, drawing on the JAPEX investment as an example.

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On your reading list: this piece by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's @chanjayway on the critical need for a national trade infrastructure plan. Moving goods is critical to our economy and relies on robust trade-enabling infrastructure.

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April's NA Brief looks at the new U.S. Voluntary Country of Origin Labelling (VCOOL) rule & weighs its import for Canada. Our assessment? Damage will be minimal.

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This report might be a bit dusty but it's still relevant given this week's news on StatCan's Internal Trade Data & Information Hub. We recommended something similar: an information hub designed to reduce internal trade barriers. Check it out in: cwf.ca/research/publi…

Decarbonization: a threat or opportunity? It can be both, says Gary Mar, adding 'but you can mitigate the threat with good public policy.'

Read more about Dow's megaproject in ChrisVarcoe's piece. And connect with CWF for policy advice!

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We hosted a capacity crowd in Ottawa last week where former Premier Christy Clark was interviewed by CTV's Vassy Kapelos. Her message supports our belief that a strong West leads to a strong Canada. Thanks for your insightful comments, Christy!

What do wind power, CCS and hydrogen have in common? They're all part of the U.K.'s net zero strategy. CWF's Marla Orenstein recently returned from a tour of the U.K. and she offers her top 5 takeaways.
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Roger Gibbins, former President & CEO. Roger had a huge influence on the direction of the Foundation & the West. Those of us who worked with him still feel his influence and remember his warmth and kindness.
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A vital industry on the Canadian prairie, the shortline sector, is under threat. Authors Anthony Rosborough & Carlo Dade examine the issue & offer recommendations on how to protect these companies and rural communities that rely on them.
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Trade is a key component of Canada's GDP (64%) and the U.S. is our largest trade partner. What happens this fall matters. CWF's Carlo Dade unpacks two documents, one from each camp, to shed some light on how election results might impact trade.
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Our labour market expert Janet Lane weighs in on potential solutions to labour shortages. Want details? Read her comments in this CBC piece.

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Third time a charm? The federal government released its third iteration of proposed Clean Electricity Regulations. Our Gary G. Mar reviews the changes to see if they'll satisfy the concerns of people in the electricity sector and provincial governments.
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CWF's Indo-Pacific trade expert Carlo Dade was in Ottawa this week testifying to the Special Committee on the Canada - People's Republic of China Relationship. To read CWF insights into the West's trade ties to the region, subscribe to China Brief.
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The current state of the Canada-China relationship? 'Quietly progressive' said the audience at our recent event with Jennifer May, Canada's Ambassador to China. Don't miss another event with global experts. Subscribe to our newsletter. cwf.ca/newsletter/