A Wary World Looks Beyond Washington. Canada Should Step In.

America is turning against the idea of competition. Free market thinking in the United States is under assault from both the left and the right, and the nation is turning inward. In this environment, Canada should move in the opposite direction, and become a haven of not only social freedom, but economic freedom as well.

Rather than stifling competition as we have done all too often, Canada should embrace it, positioning ourselves as the best place in the world to do business. We can do this while building on our perceived strengths. Canada is seen as a stable country, a country where the rule of law is robust, and where people of all backgrounds are welcomed. If we can merge that positive reputation with a perception that we are a top-tier place to invest, work, and live, we can become a magnet for capital and thus benefit from the errors made by the Trump Administration...