Carry-on Economics

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This third week of September 2026 was filled with some extraordinary developments regarding Canada's future...from the billions expected to land via the first-ever Canada Investment Summit to a ground-breaking relationship with the European Union. How all of this benefits the evolution of Canadian federalism and the economics of our communities is what's top-of-mind for both CUI's Mary Rowe and her guest Sean Speer, senior fellow at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy and editor-at-large at The Hub Media Group. It could be one of the most extraordinary conversations you hear this week. FYI if you're keen to explore some of Sean's references, here's where to find them: Rowell-Sirois Commission Ideas Have Consequences - Richard Weaver Canada’s Constitution - Sections 91 & 92 Talk to us from your city

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