Senator Colin Deacon

Budget 2022 promises to deliver "targeted and responsible investments to create jobs and prosperity today, and build a stronger economic future for all Canadians." Senator Deacon speaks at third reading to the Budget Implementation Act, stressing the importance of government's role as catalyst for private investment and innovation, the need for greater competition, and regulatory modernization for our collective prosperity. Click to see the full speech.

In a rapidly evolving world, Canada's regulations need the agility to deal with disruptions and new developments head-on. The current status quo governing regulations impede catalytic market activity, creates unnecessary, cumbersome burdens for Canada's firms, and leaves little opportunity for innovation. In his second speech on the importance of regulatory modernization in Canada, Senator Deacon reiterates the importance of broader consultations from diverse stakeholders and advocates for industry-led standards to complement the regulatory modernization process. Click here to see his full remarks.

Pervasive systemic barriers have prevented Black entrepreneurs from accessing capital, building and scaling their businesses in Canada. In this opinion piece, Senators Gerba, Deacon and former Senator Oliver opine what it would take to reimagine support programs for Black entrepreneurs in order to accelerate their success in Canada. Click here to see more of the article.