1 week ago Mark Carney directly negotiating with Donald Trump to end trade war

In Ottawa, federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly confirmed the ongoing discussion

Economics

1 week ago Steel industry, labour leaders call for government action as U.S. tariffs spike

Canada’s steel industry needs the federal government to take swift action as it faces an existential threat from steeply increased U.S. tariff, said Catherine Cobden, head of the Canadian Steel Producers Association. “We’re going to be a deeply weakened sector in a very short period of time,” she said after the U.S. doubled its tariffs […]

Politics

2 w. ago Border mayors, industry group call on feds to save duty free stores

'There are 3,000 jobs at stake right across the country at duty free stores'

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2 w. ago Northern US Mayors Call for End to ‘Irrational’ Trade War With Canada

Mayors in states that border Canada are calling for an end to President Donald Trump’s trade war with the country, saying it has harmed businesses and workers in their communities and upended one of the world’s most successful economic relationships.

Economics

2 w. ago CHARLEBOIS: Feds still think food industry ends at the farmgate

With the pomp of the opening ceremonies behind us, Canada’s 45th Parliament is finally getting to work. A new government is in place, complete with a new minister of Agriculture, a throne speech, and a single, somewhat generic mandate letter. Yet, for the agri-food sector, it all feels underwhelming. Heath MacDonald, Canada’s new Agriculture minister, […]

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3 w. ago Opinion: Oil is an essential aspect of Canada’s national identity, history, and future

Canadian Heritage Minister Stephen Guilbeault recently indicated that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government will not endeavour to build new pipelines or similarly invest in Canada’s oil industry any time soon. However, it is clear that Canada must not abandon its oil industry to pursue greener pastures and energies. Rather, the federal government must embrace the […]

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