About Unlocking Potential
Canada stands at a pivotal moment. As global trade dynamics shift and economic alliances are tested, there is a growing need for bold thinking and decisive leadership. These challenges also bring extraordinary opportunities for Canada to sharpen its competitive edge, strengthen its global position and lead with confidence on the world stage.
Osler is proud to launch Unlocking Potential; a thought leadership initiative focused on helping Canadian businesses navigate change and seize what’s next. This series will explore how Canada can harness its strengths in the areas of innovation, resourcefulness, diversity and stability, to build a more productive, resilient and forward-looking economy.
We believe this is Canada’s time to lead. Unlocking Potential will convene influential voices from across business, law and policy to tackle pressing issues, uncover new growth pathways and identify legal and regulatory strategies that unlock long-term advantage.
Join us as we shape the future of Canadian business and uncover the opportunities to unlock Canada’s full potential.
Our Expert Insights
Nation-building: the Carney-Ford housing deal and Ontario government land use planning and regulatory process reforms
The cost of new homes in Ontario could be reduced by up to $200,000.
Read moreA new era of alignment: unlocking Canada’s energy investment potential
Canada’s energy sector is entering a rare moment of alignment where policy, capital and market demand are converging.
Read moreModernizing federal procurement: a path forward for Canadian tech
Reforms to procurement would remove barriers and enable Canadian technology companies to compete effectively for government business.
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Media Mentions May 11, 2026
New Alberta-Ottawa agreement aims to streamline project reviews, boost investment – Canadian Energy Centre
Brad Gilmour says a new agreement between Alberta and Canada about how major projects are reviewed won’t compromise environmental protection.
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Media Mentions April 30, 2026
Mark Carney’s major projects have yet to face their ultimate challenge: the courts – The Globe and Mail
“In court, challenges to national-resource and energy projects often take years to play out.”
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Osler News April 15, 2026
Canada builds its resilience – Lexpert
Jeremy Fraiberg says he expects the Building Canada Act to ramp up transactional activity across the country.
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Osler News July 30, 2025
Solutions to Canada’s housing crisis: practical pathways for a resilient market
Canada’s housing market is facing a critical juncture, with persistent affordability challenges, supply shortages, and regulatory complexity...
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