The House

Naheed Nenshi assesses Ottawa's jobs strategy

The economy's struggles might be more apparent in Alberta than anywhere else in the country. That province's job picture is bleaker than it's been in a long time. In that context, we ask the Mayor of Calgary Naheed Nenshi to analyze the federal government's job creation strategy? Is Ottawa doing what it should to stimulate growth?
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi said cities represent so many votes for the federal parties, that clear and effective urban agendas will be crucial in the upcoming election. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)

The economy's struggles might be more apparent in Alberta than anywhere else in the country. That province's job picture is bleaker than it's been in a long time. In that context, we ask the Mayor of Calgary Naheed Nenshi to analyze the federal government's job creation strategy? Is Ottawa doing what it should to stimulate growth?