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We need less politicking and more approvals for major energy projects
By adopting Bill C-5, the federal government is effectively admitting that the current major projects approval system is broken. Let’s unbreak it. Approvals in Canada must be swift by default, not by exception.

MEI – Canada’s project approval process should be swift by default – Krystle Wittevrongel
July 18, 2025 | 9 min. 51 sec. | Jerry Agar (Newstalk 1010) Interview with Krystle Wittevrongel, Director of Research at the […]

IEDM – Le processus d’approbation des projets doit être rapide par défaut et non par exception – Gabriel Giguère
Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior Policy Analyst at the MEI, about Bill C-5, which speeds up the approval process for projects of national interest. Broadcast on July 18, 2025 as part of QUB Radio’s Marc Boilard show.

IEDM – Le processus d’approbation des projets doit être rapide par défaut et non par exception – Gabriel Giguère
July 18, 2025 | 12 min. 06 sec. | Marc Boilard (QUB Radio) Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior Policy Analyst […]

IEDM – Le Canada, c’est presqu’une virgule pour Donald Trump – Gabriel Giguère
Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior Policy Analyst at the MEI, on the announcement of the application of 35% tariffs on all Canadian products starting August 1. Broadcast on July 14, 2025 as part of QUB Radio’s Marc Boilard show.

IEDM – Le Canada, c’est presqu’une virgule pour Donald Trump – Gabriel Giguère
July 14, 2025 | 11 min. 02 sec. | Marc Boilard (QUB Radio) Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior Policy Analyst […]

IEDM – Les Canadiens ne veulent plus lancer des tarifs à l’aveuglette aux Américains? – Gabriel Giguère
July 14, 2025 | 21 min. 21 sec. | BLVD against le matin (BLVD 102.1) Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior […]

IEDM – Plusieurs barrières nuisent au commerce interprovincial: les solutions – Gabriel Giguère
July 9, 2025 | 13 min. 26 sec. | Marc Boilard (QUB Radio) Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior Policy Analyst […]

IEDM – Plusieurs barrières nuisent au commerce interprovincial: les solutions – Gabriel Giguère
Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior Policy Analyst at the MEI, regarding Bill 112, tabled on May 30 by the Quebec Minister Delegate for the Economy. Broadcast on July 9, 2025 as part of QUB Radio’s Marc Boilard show.

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The CRTC is undermining telecom investment in Canada
Forcing companies to share infrastructure they’ve built at rates someone else sets will discourage investment and reduce productivity.