How Canada must face its winter of reckoning
Dr. Laurence B. Mussio, SIERC CEO & Long Run Institute Chair
Published in The Globe and Mail, 17 February 2025
In this op-ed, Dr. Mussio explores Canada’s current economic and institutional crises, arguing that history provides lessons for renewal. He highlights how Canada has long struggled to balance aspirations with practical governance and emphasizes the need for courage, competence, and cultural renewal. The unbuilt “Angel of Peace” monument serves as a metaphor for Canada’s unrealized potential, urging leaders to embrace bold reforms and rekindle a shared sense of purpose.
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