Canadian decision to remove counter-tariffs cautiously applauded by advocates, some economists
Still, Canada shouldn’t expect ‘that whatever agreement we reach we can take to the bank,’ says Jim Stanford, economist and director of the Centre for Future Work.
Pea and canola sector stress urgent action needed to resolve China trade dispute as harvest approaches
‘Time is of the essence, and we can’t stress that enough,’ says Pulse Canada president Greg Cherewyk.
Ottawa must include small businesses in open banking from day one
Canada cannot afford another half-built system. In order to call this framework “open banking,” it must immediately apply to business accounts. Anything less is branding.
Feds must consider oil and gas conflicts for Canada Pension Plan appointees
It’s imperative the two spots fill a troubling gap in the current board: a complete lack of identified climate expertise, and an overabundance of oil and gas entanglements.
Transport Canada projects 1,000 fewer jobs by 2027-28, with green programs on the chopping block
A 41-per-cent drop in planned spending by 2028 is largely due to limited-time funding for certain projects coming to a close, but the department says it will seek to renew ‘sunset funding’ for ‘critical activities’ in upcoming budgets.
Economic lobbying in July rises to meet demand for nation-building projects, interprovincial trade
Critical mineral mining needs to be more competitive with the likes of Russia, China and Indonesia, says Jeff Gaulin, a global vice-president for Vale Base Metals.
Steel, auto sectors seek relief after latest ‘crushing’ tariff hike
The White House’s expansion of derivative steel and aluminum products subject to a 50-per-cent duty rate is another signal that the U.S. ‘has turned its back on a North American approach,’ says Canadian Steel Producers Association CEO Catherine Cobden.
Carney was talking about Canada’s productivity problem in 2010. It’s now his job to fix it.
The challenge for the Carney government is to map a way out of this slow growth trap, which is why productivity, fueled by innovation and investment, is the key to a better future.
Air Canada mess is a lesson for government
The government’s goal of reducing spending across the board is too much like Air Canada cutting all of its flights overnight without due process. Budgeting is both about money and effectiveness. When the focus is only on the money, the link to the end user’s satisfaction is broken.
Time to revive Team Canada trade missions
The TCM model of connecting with other countries is perfectly made for turbulent times so I personally hope that Mark Carney buys in. If he does, then I would encourage him to speak with Jean Chrétien, so that he can hear directly from the original TCM captain.
