Canada, Europe, and NATO: a renewed commitment to shared security
Whether it is supporting Ukraine, reinforcing NATO’s northern flank, or building the tools to defend sovereignty in the Arctic, Canada is showing it will lead by example.
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.
Carney will need to show results for trade concessions, says Canada-U.S. council member
The Liberal government has made successive concessions to the Trump administration, but it is not seemingly evident what has been gained.
Canada needs ‘eyes wide open’ approach to China amid diversification efforts, say observers
The Carney government began engaging with Beijing this summer as it trumpets trade diversification.
Here’s how Canada can curtail its reliance on the U.S.
Canada’s long-term growth resilience hinges on tapping high-growth emerging and developing markets in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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.
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.
National-interest infrastructure needs to be climate proof
Canada is rightfully focused on increasing its competitiveness to support trade (both interprovincial and international) and drive economic growth. But here’s the thing: it’s not just new American unpredictability that poses a threat to our competitiveness. Escalating climate risks can undermine our nation-building efforts just as gravely. And conversely, proactively building resilience into those efforts […]
