047 | National Interest #5 – Economic Prosperity and Growth: Building a Thriving Future

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This episode explores the fifth national interest of Economic Prosperity and Growth, emphasizing its importance for Canada's future and interconnectedness with national security and wellbeing.

In this episode of Dialogue Over Division, we continue our series on the national interests identified by former Lieutenant Colonel David Redman in his 25-year vision for the country. The fifth national interest, Economic Prosperity and Growth, is the engine that sustains our national security, unity, and overall wellbeing. Each national interest is important on its own, but they are deeply interconnected. Without a strong and resilient economy, Canada’s ability to achieve progress in other areas is greatly diminished. Together we explore how a vibrant private sector fuels innovation, opportunity, and long-term stability. We discuss the importance of reducing over-reliance on government, creating conditions for entrepreneurship, and ensuring that economic growth serves the broader public good. Economic strength is not just about financial wealth, it is about enabling citizens to thrive, communities to flourish, and the country to withstand future challenges. Our conversation examines how short-term thinking and reactive policies have limited Canada’s potential, and why a bold 25-year vision is necessary to chart a path toward sustainable prosperity. Colonel Redman offers…

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Host: Eva Chipiuk

Topics covered

• Economic Prosperity
• National Interests
• Entrepreneurship
• Economic Growth
• Public Good
• Sustainable Prosperity

Keywords

• economic growth
• national interests
• Canada
• entrepreneurship
• public good
• sustainable prosperity
• innovation

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Places: Canada

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