Political Risk

The shift to a greener economy in the North is not just about environmental stewardship—it is about energy security, economic resilience, and creating a future in which Northern communities are not left behind in Canada’s broader energy transition.

The April 2023 security breach, allegedly orchestrated by airman first class Jack Teixeira, underscores the vulnerability of even the most secure organizations to internal leaks. This incident accentuates the urgent need for robust emergency response plans to protect sensitive data, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and preparedness in the digital era. It serves as a wake-up call to all entities to bolster their defenses and foster a culture of responsibility and swift action to mitigate the repercussions of potential breaches.

The recent identification of a Chinese spy balloon over North America underscores the vital role of data filtering in discerning potential threats from routine data. By applying the appropriate filters to analyze radar signatures, authorities can swiftly pinpoint and respond to security breaches, transforming a once overlooked dot into a significant alert for action.

When it comes to military procurement, more choice really is less. The Ukraine war shows us that what matters most is buying large numbers of proven platforms and plenty of ammunition to go with them.

If a minister buys a $16 glass of orange juice, by all means, pillory them for not bringing a Nalgene. But never lose sight of the bigger question: the real question is why they were there buying orange juice in the first place.

Job interviews are typically assumed to be only about the person getting interviewed. But in fact the performance of the interviewers matters a great deal as well. You need and want a high performer to manage you. If the hiring committee comes off poorly in an interview, that is probably not a place where you are going to succeed like you should.