Bloc accuses feds of backing TC Energy dispute at the expense of mounting defence against Ruby River claim

Canada’s renegotiated North American trade pact removed investor protections, but a disputed window is allowing for legacy NAFTA claims to persist.
Presidential ticket upheavals present murky prospects for 2026 review of North American trade deal

U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris was one of 10 Senators to vote against CUSMA in 2020.
As Canadian exports to China continue to grow, is the diversification strategy working?

Canadian goods exports to China reached $31-billion in 2023, a jump of six per cent from 2022, according to a new report.
Chinese envoy says Beijing doesn’t need to change approach to next Canadian election, denying foreign interference charges

Plus, new Chinese Ambassador Wang Di says Beijing will take ‘resolute actions’ if Canada imposes tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle exports.
Bumpy road ahead for CUSMA negotiations

Would it be better to have a bad deal than no deal at all? The very question would test Canadian unity.
Time to take trade with Africa and the Caribbean community seriously

Further diversifying our trade partnerships is prudent, and Africa and CARICOM offer the means to get it done.
Deal disquiet: CUSMA review could be a rough ride with the U.S. holding the reins, says pact’s negotiator

Canada, the U.S., and Mexico could all be jockeying to sweeten the deal as competing interests and priorities colour the road to the required 2026 review.
EU law to reduce deforestation misses the Indigenous people for the trees

The EU’s rigid stance fails to consider the dynamic nature of Canada’s forests, and risks sidelining Indigenous-led forest management.
As Canada preps for U.S. election, parliamentarians bring Ukrainian pitch to Capitol Hill

Questions loom over the future of American support for Ukraine if former U.S. president Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Canada going ahead with Ecuador trade talks despite Mexican Embassy raid rebuke

The first round of trade talks are planned to begin on April 29, according to Canada and Ecuador.