Canada seems to have a strong emphasis on resource extraction rather than investing in other areas such as tech, which is where investment is heavily focused in global markets. What should Canada do to expand its tech sector and become more competitive internationally?
Canada is in the process of an escalating trade war with the US. A trade deal was attempted although ultimately halted after the US tried to add in last-minute changes - namely to limit Canada's ability to trade with other countries and eliminate existing regulation around French language requirements. These last-minute changes were a deliberate attempt at targeting Canada's sovereignty with further US control. This has led to an exchange in tariffs between countries that has been ramping up.
At present this is a very important time in global trade relations as this provides an important opportunity to observe what happens when a country stands up to US bullying tactics. Of course if the US gets away with hostile trade tactics this will only reinforce their strategy and will likely become more pervasive when interacting with other nations, including those within the EU.
It's therefore very important that 1) at all costs, other nations avoid purchasing US products and try shifting away from existing US platforms - particularly US social media and tech; and 2) buy local. Use local platforms. Try everything in you power to wean from US influence.
Feel this deserves to be heard far and wide. The UCP should be held accountable for trying to shift the blame to municipalities.