#COREtake delivers sharp, unfiltered takes on strategy, risk and public positioning. These posts are quick by design — built to call out pressure points, spotlight activist tactics and challenge conventional thinking. When a moment demands clarity or a decision needs edge, this is where we speak plainly and move fast.
Straight talk. Bold perspective. CORE clarity — to the point.
When Silence Speaks Louder Than Words
Silence isn’t absence — it can be a deliberate move that shifts the burden of reaction, preserves flexibility, and keeps you in control.
The Optics of Corporate Activism
When companies take a stand, it’s not always about the cause. Corporate activism has become a powerful brand tool — but it carries risks. In this #COREtake, we examine how optics shape perception, and why missteps can turn statements into reputational liabilities.
Pipelines to tidewater? What it really takes.
Getting pipelines to tidewater in Canada isn’t just about steel in the ground—it’s about navigating regulatory, Indigenous, social, and political challenges with precision. Here’s what it really takes to succeed.
A seat at the table doesn’t always mean a voice in the room.
Indigenous people are increasingly included in decision-making — but inclusion without influence is just optics. This #COREtake explores why real partnership requires more than a seat at the table.
Getting things built - or getting things right?
Governments can’t accelerate development by sidelining trust. Broken promises to Indigenous communities don’t speed up projects—they sabotage them.
Canada, an energy superpower?
A group of Canadians coined the phrase “energy superpower” 20 years ago. But vision alone won’t get us there—especially if governments keep burying the blueprint.