More than a third of steel used in Centre Block reno is non-Canadian

PSPC encouraged contractors to prioritize Canadian sources of steel at the government’s expense. No premiums have yet been incurred.
Carney calls Indonesia trade deal ‘game changing,’ but labour says it is a ‘step backwards’

Canadian negotiators faced opposition to convince their Indonesian counterparts to accept enforceable labour chapters.
Canada signs trade deal, defence pact with Indonesia

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We must not allow China to divide and conquer us on EVs

Ottawa must step up and work with western provinces to reassure farmers, diversify agricultural markets, and ensure canola is not weaponized against us.
Carney sets out to repair Canada-Mexico strife ahead of CUSMA review

The Conservative Party has criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney for not getting a more tangible result during his recent trip to Mexico.
Struggling auto sector promises deep engagement as wheels set to turn on CUSMA consultations

Brian Kingston, president and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, said ‘There’s simply too much at stake’ regarding CUSMA negotiations.
Canada is ‘evaluating’ ties with Israel, observers say that shouldn’t be done alone

Foreign Minister Anita Anand told reporters on Sept. 9 that Canada is ‘evaluating’ its relationship with Israel, but didn’t offer additional details about what that would entail.
Fentanyl tariff ruling doesn’t cast aside Trump’s ‘national emergency’ spotlight on border

Justices on the U.S. Court of Appeals argued that the national security considerations behind President Donald Trump’s trafficking tariffs are not at issue.
From aid to advantage: re-imagining Canada–Africa relations

Canada must shift its mindset from donor to long-term partner, and from symbolic gestures to strategic co-investment.
Forty years on: the Macdonald Commission and its enduring legacy

The Macdonald Commission’s pivotal report recommended the gradual dismantling of trade barriers, but also warned of the danger that the U.S. could leverage in its economic influence.