The Short Report: January 7, 2026

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January 7, 2026

New "Buy Canadian" policy gives same preferential treatment to foreign subsidies as Canadian-headquartered firms; federal government rejects some key recommendations on improving public sector productivity; a blueprint for Canada's digital sovereignty; Canada's shrinking stock market doesn't bode well for future economic growth; after investing up to $40 billion in generative AI, 95 percent of businesses globally are getting no return; and more.

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