Western Canadian business groups have outlined their wish list ahead of an expected federal election call this weekend.
Councils in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba jointly released a policy paper Friday entitled Untapped Potential—Driving Canadian Prosperity Through Natural Resources.
They say Canada’s next government faces a critical choice—continue with policies that limit investment, development and growth or create a competitive environment that allows the resource sector to thrive.
“Canada has the untapped potential to be an economic superpower by leaning into policies that support the development of our resource sectors. Instead, we are limiting opportunities for the next generation by falling behind in our growth, productivity, and prosperity,” said Laura Jones, head of the Business Council of B.C….