Canada’s efforts to diversify trade in Southeast Asia ‘positive,’ but experts fear Ottawa is late to the game
Doing business in Asia is complicated for a lot of firms, says former diplomat Stewart Beck. ‘It’s different cultures, different languages, different legal systems. And so when companies go there, it’s a timely and costly process to do it.’
No discussions ongoing over Russia’s return to G7, says new Italian ambassador
New Italian Ambassador Alessandro Cattaneo talks Canada’s G7 presidency, CETA ratification, and Ukraine.
Tariff dispute process would only offer symbolic win for Canada, but should still be used: trade observers
Canada has indicated that it would pursue immediate retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. levies before a dispute body can adjudicate the case.
U.S. trade war speeds up need to prioritize Canadian clean energy, say experts
Canada is on the right track in terms of the energy transition, and the current trade war only adds urgency to speed up that trajectory, says Pembina Institute head Chris Severson-Baker.
Tariffs, trade, and the border
Canada’s transportation infrastructure: time to get serious or pay the price
This moment of national importance demands that we focus on our national interests. It starts with getting goods to and from market via reliable transportation infrastructure. Because if we can’t move it, we can’t sell it.
The American alone scenario: what brought us here and what should Canada do?
Whatever the ultimate agenda of the current U.S. administration, Canadians cannot leave their prosperity and sovereignty to the vagaries of Donald Trump.
Turning trade challenges into opportunities: Canada must leverage diversity to build a resilient economy
The goal ought to be to move beyond simply responding to immediate trade conflicts.
No deal under duress
Ottawa shouldn’t be in a rush to review the Canada–U.S.–Mexico Agreement.
Trump’s assault on Canada can actually make us stronger and better
But we will have to work at it.
