Through determination and grit, we have once again demonstrated what makes this country strong. In the face of economic challenges and trade uncertainty, we’ve responded with resilience: buying Canadian, defending our industries and standing up for Canada with “elbows up.”

But let’s be honest: our country needs more than resilience. It needs an action plan. Strong, independent, robust countries don’t happen by accident — they are built by people who are prepared to make bold, long-term decisions in the public interest. For too long, we have allowed domestic and international politics to derail our path to prosperity.