Memos — Ideas for a Better Canada

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Nation Building

Build Canada

Apr 23, 2026

Capital Where It Counts: Four structural reforms to rebuild Canada's entrepreneurial economy long term

Finance

Brice Scheschuk

Managing Partner, Globalive

May 13, 2026

Reward Risk and Reinvestment: two tax reforms to make Canada more productive

Finance

Build Canada

May 6, 2026

A Public Service That Works for Better Government Services

Government Transformation

Daniel Eberhard

Founder & CEO Koho

Apr 14, 2026

Build Canada's Wealth Fund

Nation Building

Shane Parrish

Founder Farnam Street

Mar 28, 2026

Build Canada's Defence Industry

Defence

Eliot Pence

Founder, CEO Dominion Dynamics

Mar 18, 2026

Let’s Build the G7’s Fastest Growing Economy

Nation Building

Brice Scheschuk

Managing Partner, Globalive

Mar 9, 2026

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Capital Where It Counts: Four structural reforms to rebuild Canada's entrepreneurial economy long term

Brice ScheschukBrice S.

Managing Partner, GlobaliveManaging Partner, Globalive

May 13, 2026

Reward Risk and Reinvestment: two tax reforms to make Canada more productive

Build CanadaBuild C.

May 6, 2026

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Build CanadaBuild C.

Apr 23, 2026

A Public Service That Works for Better Government Services

Daniel EberhardDaniel E.

Founder & CEO KohoFounder & CEO Koho

Apr 14, 2026

Build Canada's Wealth Fund

Shane ParrishShane P.

Founder Farnam StreetFounder Farnam Street

Mar 28, 2026

Build Canada's Defence Industry

Eliot PenceEliot P.

Founder, CEO Dominion DynamicsFounder, CEO Dominion Dynamics

Mar 18, 2026

Win the Global Talent War

Michael SerbinisMichael S.

CEO and Founder of LeagueCEO and Founder of League

Mar 13, 2026

Let’s Build the G7’s Fastest Growing Economy

Brice ScheschukBrice S.

Managing Partner, GlobaliveManaging Partner, Globalive

Mar 9, 2026

Canada Can Be a Superpower

Build CanadaBuild C.

Mar 3, 2026

A Blueprint for Canada’s Digital Sovereignty

John RuffoloJohn R.

Founder Maverix Private EquityFounder Maverix Private Equity

Feb 18, 2026

Go!

Build CanadaBuild C.

Jan 29, 2026

Canada Can Attract the World's Best Entrepreneurs

Boris WertzBoris W.

Founder Version One VenturesFounder Version One Ventures

Jan 22, 2026

Build Canada's Business Future

Kim G C MoodyKim M.

Founder Moodys taxFounder Moodys tax

Jan 15, 2026

Scaling Canadian Global Champions

Michael SerbinisMichael S.

CEO and Founder of LeagueCEO and Founder of League

Dec 17, 2025

Five AI Moonshots for Canada

Ajay AgrawalAjay A.

Professor, Univ. of TorontoProfessor, Univ. of Toronto

Dec 11, 2025

An AI Strategy to Build Canadian Prosperity

Daniel DebowDaniel D.

Board MemberBoard Member

Dec 9, 2025

Build Canada's Literacy Foundation

Heather ReismanHeather R.

Founder & CEO IndigoFounder & CEO Indigo

Nov 26, 2025

Seize Canada's Semiconductor Opportunity

Ivan ZhangIvan Z.

Co-Founder & CTO CohereCo-Founder & CTO Cohere

Nov 17, 2025

Unlock Canada's Mining Potential

Chris DoornbosChris D.

CEO of E3 LithiumCEO of E3 Lithium

Oct 30, 2025

Rebuild Canadian Steel

Barry ZekelmanBarry Z.

CEO Zekelman IndustriesCEO Zekelman Industries

Oct 23, 2025

Turn America’s H-1B Shift into Canada’s Advantage

Martin BasiriMartin B.

Founder & CEO PassageFounder & CEO Passage

Sep 25, 2025

Reform Canada's Defence Spending Obligations

Eliot PenceEliot P.

Founder, CEO Dominion DynamicsFounder, CEO Dominion Dynamics

Sep 9, 2025

Streamline IRAP to Drive Canadian Innovation

Jeff AdamsonJeff A.

Co-Founder Neo FinancialCo-Founder Neo Financial

Sep 5, 2025

Fix Canada’s Primary R&D Program

Harley FinkelsteinHarley F.

President ShopifyPresident Shopify

Sep 3, 2025

Secure Canada’s Digital Identity to Combat Fraud

Peter CarresciaPeter C.

Co-Founder goConfirmCo-Founder goConfirm

Aug 29, 2025

Create More Regional Hubs to Build Canada

Zita CobbZita C.

Co-Founder and CEO ShorefastCo-Founder and CEO Shorefast

Aug 14, 2025

Use Industrial Policy to Claim Canada's Place in Space

Mina MitryMina M.

Co-founder & CEO at KeplerCo-founder & CEO at Kepler

Jul 30, 2025

Deploy Private Sector Experts to Support Government

Andrew GrahamAndrew G.

Co-founder & CEO at BorrowellCo-founder & CEO at Borrowell

Jul 24, 2025

Reward the Risk Takers who Build Canada

Matt CohenMatt C.

Founder Ripple VenturesFounder Ripple Ventures

Jul 17, 2025

Transform Canada's Military with Smart Procurement

Eliot PenceEliot P.

Founder, CEO Dominion DynamicsFounder, CEO Dominion Dynamics

Jul 1, 2025

Make AI a Basic Right for Canadians

Mike MurchisonMike M.

Co-Founder & CEO AdaCo-Founder & CEO Ada

Jun 11, 2025

A Discovery Visa to Attract the World’s Best Innovators

Michael SerbinisMichael S.

CEO and Founder of LeagueCEO and Founder of League

Apr 18, 2025

Recognize Commitment to Canada in Immigration

Tobi LutkeTobi L.

Co-Founder & CEO ShopifyCo-Founder & CEO Shopify

Apr 16, 2025

Unite Canada Through A Year of National Service

Daniel DebowDaniel D.

Board MemberBoard Member

Apr 14, 2025

Reimagine Canada's Creative Future

Aidan TraceyAidan T.

CEO TracxtionCEO Tracxtion

Apr 11, 2025

Canada Needs an Abundance of Electrical Energy

George BabuGeorge B.

Founder Aire LabsFounder Aire Labs

Apr 9, 2025

Prioritize Proven Innovation

Jamie McDonaldJamie M.

CEO A2XCEO A2X

Apr 3, 2025

Create A More Productive Government

Lucy HargreavesLucy H.

Co-Founder & CEOCo-Founder & CEO

Apr 2, 2025

Turn Canada’s Resources into Lasting Wealth

Shane ParrishShane P.

Founder Farnam StreetFounder Farnam Street

Apr 1, 2025

A Modern Military That Can Defend Canada

Shaun FrancisShaun F.

Chair & CEO MedcanChair & CEO Medcan

Mar 31, 2025

Solve the Student Housing Crisis

Richard AbboudRichard A.

Founder & CEO Forum Asset MgmtFounder & CEO Forum Asset Mgmt

Mar 28, 2025

Free Zoning to Build More Homes

Julie Di LorenzoJulie L.

Pres. Mirabella DevelopmentPres. Mirabella Development

Mar 28, 2025

Let People Invest in Building Canadian Homes

Julie Di LorenzoJulie L.

Pres. Mirabella DevelopmentPres. Mirabella Development

Mar 26, 2025

Build Rental Housing Again

Mazyar MortazaviMazyar M.

CEO TASCEO TAS

Mar 25, 2025

Stop Taxing Homes Out of Existence

Brad CarrBrad C.

CEO Mattamy Homes CanadaCEO Mattamy Homes Canada

Mar 24, 2025

Give Canadians Control of Their Data, Starting with Banking

Andrew GrahamAndrew G.

Co-founder & CEO at BorrowellCo-founder & CEO at Borrowell

Mar 21, 2025

Brighter Futures: Giving Every Child a Head-Start Fund

Joe CanavanJoe C.

Ex-Chairman Children's Aid FndEx-Chairman Children's Aid Fnd

Mar 10, 2025

Canada Cannot Afford to Miss Out on Stablecoins

Som SeifSom S.

Founder Purpose UnlimitedFounder Purpose Unlimited

Mar 9, 2025

Let’s Build Canada by Recognising Talent in Skilled Trades

Toby ShannanToby S.

Former COO ShopifyFormer COO Shopify

Mar 6, 2025

Affordable Mobile Everywhere in Canada – For Good

Brice ScheschukBrice S.

Managing Partner, GlobaliveManaging Partner, Globalive

Mar 4, 2025

Let’s Produce Much More of Our Own Food

Jon LomowJon L.

Co-Founder Fieldless FarmsCo-Founder Fieldless Farms

Feb 27, 2025

Let’s Show the World How Canada Builds

Harley FinkelsteinHarley F.

President ShopifyPresident Shopify

Feb 24, 2025

Building to Secure Canadian Energy Independence

Adam WaterousAdam W.

CEO at Waterous Energy FundCEO at Waterous Energy Fund

Feb 20, 2025

A Public Service That Works for Better Government Services

Daniel EberhardDaniel E.

Founder & CEO KohoFounder & CEO Koho

Feb 18, 2025

Make Canadian Government Services AI-First

Benjamin AlarieBenjamin A.

Founder & CEO Blue JFounder & CEO Blue J

Feb 12, 2025

Good in One Province, Good in All

Wayne PommenWayne P.

CRO Affirm, Ex-CEO PayBrightCRO Affirm, Ex-CEO PayBright

Feb 7, 2025

Unlock Health Records, Save Canadian Lives

Michael SerbinisMichael S.

CEO and Founder of LeagueCEO and Founder of League

Feb 4, 2025

A Great Nation Celebrates Its Achievements and Its Builders—So Should Canada

Michael LittMichael L.

Co-Founder & CEO VidyardCo-Founder & CEO Vidyard

Feb 3, 2025

Great People, Greater Canada: A Talent First Immigration Strategy for Canada

Martin BasiriMartin B.

Founder & CEO PassageFounder & CEO Passage

Feb 3, 2025

Build Here, Not There: Winning the Transportation Race

Stewart LyonsStewart L.

CEO BirdCEO Bird

Feb 3, 2025

Memos — Ideas for a Better Canada

Featured + Latest

Say It

Capital Where It Counts: Four structural reforms to rebuild Canada's entrepreneurial economy long term

Reward Risk and Reinvestment: two tax reforms to make Canada more productive

A Public Service That Works for Better Government Services

Build Canada's Wealth Fund

Build Canada's Defence Industry

Let’s Build the G7’s Fastest Growing Economy

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All Memos

Capital Where It Counts: Four structural reforms to rebuild Canada's entrepreneurial economy long term

Reward Risk and Reinvestment: two tax reforms to make Canada more productive

Say It

A Public Service That Works for Better Government Services

Build Canada's Wealth Fund

Build Canada's Defence Industry

Win the Global Talent War

Let’s Build the G7’s Fastest Growing Economy

Canada Can Be a Superpower

A Blueprint for Canada’s Digital Sovereignty

Go!

Canada Can Attract the World's Best Entrepreneurs

Build Canada's Business Future

Scaling Canadian Global Champions

Five AI Moonshots for Canada

An AI Strategy to Build Canadian Prosperity

Build Canada's Literacy Foundation

Seize Canada's Semiconductor Opportunity

Unlock Canada's Mining Potential

Rebuild Canadian Steel

Turn America’s H-1B Shift into Canada’s Advantage

Reform Canada's Defence Spending Obligations

Streamline IRAP to Drive Canadian Innovation

Fix Canada’s Primary R&D Program

​​Secure Canada’s Digital Identity to Combat Fraud

Create More Regional Hubs to Build Canada

Use Industrial Policy to Claim Canada's Place in Space

Deploy Private Sector Experts to Support Government

Reward the Risk Takers who Build Canada

Transform Canada's Military with Smart Procurement

Make AI a Basic Right for Canadians

A Discovery Visa to Attract the World’s Best Innovators

Recognize Commitment to Canada in Immigration

Unite Canada Through A Year of National Service

Reimagine Canada's Creative Future

Canada Needs an Abundance of Electrical Energy

Prioritize Proven Innovation

Create A More Productive Government

Turn Canada’s Resources into Lasting Wealth

A Modern Military That Can Defend Canada

Solve the Student Housing Crisis

Free Zoning to Build More Homes

Let People Invest in Building Canadian Homes

Build Rental Housing Again

Stop Taxing Homes Out of Existence

Give Canadians Control of Their Data, Starting with Banking

Brighter Futures: Giving Every Child a Head-Start Fund

Canada Cannot Afford to Miss Out on Stablecoins

Let’s Build Canada by Recognising Talent in Skilled Trades

Affordable Mobile Everywhere in Canada – For Good

Let’s Produce Much More of Our Own Food

Let’s Show the World How Canada Builds

Building to Secure Canadian Energy Independence

A Public Service That Works for Better Government Services

Make Canadian Government Services AI-First

Good in One Province, Good in All

Unlock Health Records, Save Canadian Lives

A Great Nation Celebrates Its Achievements and Its Builders—So Should Canada

Great People, Greater Canada: A Talent First Immigration Strategy for Canada

Build Here, Not There: Winning the Transportation Race

Featured + Latest

Say It

Capital Where It Counts: Four structural reforms to rebuild Canada's entrepreneurial economy long term

Reward Risk and Reinvestment: two tax reforms to make Canada more productive

A Public Service That Works for Better Government Services

Build Canada's Wealth Fund

Build Canada's Defence Industry

Let’s Build the G7’s Fastest Growing Economy

Secure Canada’s Digital Identity to Combat Fraud

Secure Canada’s Digital Identity to Combat Fraud