Across the country, there is a growing sense that Canada is entering a defining economic moment. Rising global instability, ongoing trade uncertainty with the United States, pressure on supply chains and concerns surrounding energy security are all forcing Ottawa to rethink how the country positions itself over the next decade. The federal government’s new Spring Economic Update made it increasingly clear that policymakers are preparing for a future where economic resilience and self-sufficiency matter far more than they once did. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is placing heav