Why do people blame governments for these kinds of downturns?<p>The global oil price took a dive.<p>Sure, you want a diversified economy, but Canada has not many comparative advantages other than resources and being adjacent to the US.<p>How do people expect Parliament to just make up successful industries out of thin air?<p>Is there something stopping a Toronto resident from starting the next big fintech startup? Is there something stopping Vancouver residents from starting the next Salesforce?<p>Nope. Comes down to the culture.