Bill removing internal trade barriers risks undermining policy innovation

Does a mutual recognition framework for internal trade put downwards pressure on health, safety, occupational, and environmental standards?
Why Canada’s engagement with China is strategic sovereignty, not submission

Far from capitulation to coercion, Canada’s pursuit of trade diversification reflects a clear-eyed strategy to mitigate existential risks posed by over-reliance on the U.S.
G7 summit wraps without reaching full consensus on Ukraine

The G7 released seven statements over the two-day Leaders’ Summit, but there were no joint messages devoted to Ukraine.
‘I’m a tariff person’: Trump doubles down on levies as new deal pledged within 30 days

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump overshadowed the first day of the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta.
Bill C-5 grants ‘superpowers’ never before seen in ‘environmental law history’: Bloc critic Patrick Bonin

The One Canadian Economy Act is being rammed through the House via a ‘non-democratic’ process and would result in governmental overreach, say the Bloc Québécois, who plan to vote against the bill.
Carney comes to the Rockies to try to move mountains at the G7 summit

The multilateral session of what is being described as one of the most consequential G7 summits will kick off June 16 and 17.
Diversified trade and strong pollution laws work together

If Canada wants the strongest economy in the G7, we’ll need to meet a higher environmental standard.
‘These events are big challenges’: Carney faces tough road to G7 joint communiqué in Kananaksis

As leaders from the Group of Seven gather in Kananaksis, Alta., the chief task will be to mitigate any upheaval from the ‘Trump circus,’ say summit experts.
All eyes on Trump: meet the top 50 foreign policy influencers navigating Canada’s role in a rocky world

The Hill Times spoke with nearly 20 insiders, including current and former senior government officials, past diplomats, business leaders, analysts, and academics to compile the list of the top 50 foreign policy influencers.
The art of the deal: Ambassador Kirsten Hillman a deft hand in navigating Canada’s relationship with Trump

The Canadian ambassador to the U.S. has performed ‘heroically’ as she works to deliver the country’s message to a White House set on upending its relationships with allies, say former envoys.