Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1578 - Canada’s Growth Problem and the Case for Bold Economic Policy with Theo Argitis

On this week’s Brian Crombie Hour, Brian speaks with Theo Argitis, Senior Vice President at the Business Council of Canada, about Canada’s sluggish economic growth and what it will take to reverse stagnation. They explore:Growth and investment: Why business investment is low, productivity is stagnant, and trade tensions are reshaping Canada’s economic landscape.Industrial strategy and state capacity: How government intervention, defense spending, and industrial policy could strengthen competitiveness — and what lessons history offers.Political courage: Whether incremental measures are enough or if Canada needs bold, ambitious reforms to boost productivity, attract capital, and secure long-term prosperity.Theo argues that collaboration between business and government is essential for Canada to navigate global economic fragmentation and achieve sustainable growth.