B.C. clean economy growth can help us face an uncertain future: Merran Smith

January 17, 2025

Between the uncertain future of our federal government, the unpredictability of President-Elect Donald Trump and an unsettled global economy rife with talk of trade tensions and tariffs, 2025 is off to a choppy start. But there are bright spots too that suggest B.C. can weather this storm. For New Economy Canada, a key beacon in 2025 is quite simply to “follow the money.”

“The global shift to a clean economy isn’t on the horizon, it’s already here. The general direction will be driven by the massive investments that will continue to flow. We already have an enviable toehold on the global stage. Now is the time to hold course and focus on winning a bigger piece of the pie.”


Read the full opinion from New Economy Canada’s president Merran Smith at Business in Vancouver.

Worker in high visibility gear stands in front of a mining operation in B.C.

About New Economy Canada

New Economy Canada is a non-partisan initiative uniting business, labour, and Indigenous leaders committed to driving Canada’s economic transition. Our members represent diverse industrial sectors who are acting now to unlock the power of resilient, affordable clean energy and technology to grow investment and jobs.

Our quickly growing membership, employs or represent over 350,000 workers, and generate annual revenues of over $135 billion CAD.

Contact

Merran Smith
President, New Economy Canada
merran.smith@neweconomycanada.ca