This sounds really good, Fred ,like extremely good. My only concern and I think it’s legitimate is that we have been reading so much about the people with the private capital often referred to as “Epstein class“ and many of those people are the same ones who support Trump‘s whack a doodle initiatives and are interested in autocracy building.
How do we invite the capital in without opening Canada’s financial underbelly to the jaws of the oligarchy?
It seems to me that there are going to have to be tough decisions in terms of ethics, and full sovereign control of how that money gets spent in Canada. For example, not contributing to write wing conservative, hate mongering, etc.
I’ve been reading elsewhere that Canada is a very disturbing concept to the people who support Putin and Victor Orban and other dictators because we are a functioning democracy and we are doing well right now. That means we’re also at target.
So not to be a wet blanket, but I think that proactive caution is warranted. I’d be interested in your view.
This sounds really good, Fred ,like extremely good. My only concern and I think it’s legitimate is that we have been reading so much about the people with the private capital often referred to as “Epstein class“ and many of those people are the same ones who support Trump‘s whack a doodle initiatives and are interested in autocracy building.
How do we invite the capital in without opening Canada’s financial underbelly to the jaws of the oligarchy?
It seems to me that there are going to have to be tough decisions in terms of ethics, and full sovereign control of how that money gets spent in Canada. For example, not contributing to write wing conservative, hate mongering, etc.
I’ve been reading elsewhere that Canada is a very disturbing concept to the people who support Putin and Victor Orban and other dictators because we are a functioning democracy and we are doing well right now. That means we’re also at target.
So not to be a wet blanket, but I think that proactive caution is warranted. I’d be interested in your view.
You’re not wrong Carrick... capital isn’t neutral.
It always comes with interests attached.
The goal isn’t to keep money out… it’s to set the rules so it can’t buy the house after it walks in.
Canada’s edge has always been this...
strong institutions, transparent regulation, and the ability to say “yes... but on our terms.”
If we get lazy or desperate, that’s when influence creeps in.
If we stay disciplined, we take the investment without handing over control.
This isn’t about trusting investors.
It’s about trusting our guardrails.
Excellent Fred
Appreciate it, Hans... now we’ll see if Canada follows through or lets the opportunity slip.
Such an exciting time for Canada!
It is exciting Heather… but now comes the part where we either execute or waste the opportunity.
Great review Fred
Appreciate it, John... feels like a big opportunity if Canada plays this right.
Thanks for this awesome update Fred, it is encouraging to say the LEAST!!! :) A'Ho!
Thanks Patsy... feels like Canada finally has a real shot here if we don’t get in our own way.