On the World Bank's 2019 Ease of Doing Business Report, Canada's ranking has dropped from 6th in 2006 to 22nd today. We fall well below the U.S. (8) and the U.K. (9) due to excessive regulation and bureaucratic red tape.

This chokehold process is borderline dysfunctional.

Unlike the U.S., where more power is held at the federal level, Canada's regulatory control is spread between Ottawa and the provinces.

It Comes Down to Oil – Since 2016, Canada has had only one major pipeline application put forward, compared to 14 in the U.S. Idealistic groups have been protesting our progress over environmental concerns.

Alberta is rich in oil and liquefied natural gas but is land locked. A freer flow of these resources to the West will lead to greater prosperity.

Red Tape – Canada ranks second to last out of 35 OECD countries in the average time required for regulatory approval for construction projects.