I’ll never forget canoeing in Banff and dragon boat riding in Singapore. In a canoe or dragon boat, everyone must paddle in sync. Even one person out of rhythm, and the boat drifts, spins, or barely moves. Strength alone isn’t enough—progress requires unity. That lesson on the water mirrors Mark Carney’s recent speech: Canada must paddle together, not against one another, to rebuild its economy and secure its place as a global leader. Too often, our national conversation is d
