Columbia Business School’s Professor Brett House authored an op-ed in Maclean’s analyzing Canada’s Canada Strong Fund (CSF). In the piece, House explores whether the $25-billion fund—a government initiative to retain capital and investment in Canadian companies—can effectively address the country’s economic challenges. He highlights concerns about the fund’s structure, its reliance on government borrowing, and its potential to keep Canadian businesses from seeking foreign investment. House also emphasizes the need for broader reforms in trade, immigration, and procurement to complement the CSF’s goals.

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Brett House

Brett House

Professor of Professional Practice in the Faculty of Business
Economics Division