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Can Canada Secure Tariff Relief for Canola and Peas as Trade Talks with China Resume?

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International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu states that the negotiating table will include more relief from Beijing's tariffs on Canadian...

Chinese EV Giants Use Canada as Launchpad for Future U.S. Market Entry

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Just 2 weeks after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in January ’26 that he may permit limited electric-vehicle...
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Is Canada’s Workforce Ageing Too Fast? StatsCan Data Reveals Sharp Rise in Older Workers Across Key Sectors

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According to new data from Statistics Canada (StatsCan), Canada’s workforce is ageing. This data raises questions about whether Canada is...

CUSMA Negotiations in Limbo as Canada and U.S. Remain Far from Agreement

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With the deadline for renewal or review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico CUSMA Agreement approaching on Wednesday, 1 July, U.S. Ambassador...

Can a Canada–Mexico alliance secure a long-term extension of the CUSMA agreement?

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum shared that ties between Mexico & Canada are strengthening. Mexico has formed a common front with...

Build in Canada or Lose Access? Joly Sets Conditions for Chinese EV Companies Amid Trade Shift

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Canadian Industry Minister Melanie Joly said that she had clearly expressed to four Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers that...

Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.5% at CAD 73 billion during April ‘26

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Statistics Canada said on Friday, 19 June '26, that retail sales rose. 5% to USD 51.1 (CAD 73) billion...

Zuckerberg’s SuperYacht anchored off B.C. ahead of World Cup match

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Launchpad, the 119-metre superyacht reportedly owned by billionaire, Facebook founder, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, was reportedly built in...

Canada’s population dips in the 1st quarter of ’26.

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Statistics Canada says there are more deaths than births with less immigration. Canada’s population dipped by about 55,000 people during...

Canadian environment groups sue Ottawa over projected missed emission targets

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A group of climate advocates is suing the federal government. The lawsuit is for recent policy changes that have...

Why the Bank of Canada Kept Rates Unchanged Again: Governor Says Economy Is Weak but Not in Recession

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Bank of Canada (BoC) governor Tiff Macklem doesn’t think the economy is in a recession. However, he does acknowledge...

Strong Rebound in Canadian Manufacturing: 4.2% Sales Growth in April 2026 Led by Energy Sector Recovery

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Total manufacturing sales surged 4.2% to USD 54.74 (CAD 77.10) billion in April ’26. This follows a 3.4% increase...

Why Canada’s Trade Surplus Jumped to a 15-Month High in April ’26 as Oil Prices Climbed

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Canada’s good trade surplus in April ’26 surged by 55% to a 15-month high of USD 1.95 (CAD 2.72)...

Is Canada in recession? Bank of Canada says GDP data shows weakness, not broad decline

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Bank of Canada (BoC)’s Governor Tiff Macklem acknowledged on Wednesday, 10 June ’26 that the Canadian economy is weak,...

Canadian dollar depreciates

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The Canadian dollar (commonly known as the ‘loonie’) weakened to a 2-month low against its U.S. counterpart on Monday,...

Canada’s Population Outflow Surges as Economic Strain and Policy Shifts Bite

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Eleven of the thirteen provinces, excluding the territories, reported double-digit year-over-year increases in the number of residents leaving the...

Is the Canadian economy compromised?

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There was only a single word on the lips of many Canadian economists and politicians, besides journalists, during the...

Canadian BMO economist shares solid May ’26 jobs report

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A surprisingly strong May ’26 employment report has reinforced many economists’ views that the Canadian economy may not be...

Canadian Economic Recovery Gains Momentum as OECD Raises Outlook for 2026 and 2027

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After Canada’s economy slipped into a technical recession at the end of May ’26, a new outlook by the...

Carney acknowledges ‘weakness’ in Canadian economy after moving into a ‘technical recession’

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Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged that the Canadian economy was weak while defending the federal government's economic agenda on...

Canada may double exports to China

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Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi said on Friday, 29 May ’26, that Canada may surpass its goal...

Canada’s Economy Stalls in Q1 ’26 as Recession Debate Intensifies Among Economists

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The Canadian economy may still be struggling to grow. Some economists, weighing in on the latest real gross domestic...

Why Canada’s Major Banks Are Thriving Despite a Slumping Housing Market

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Profits at the largest Canadian banks are forecast to have increased despite trade tensions. Additionally, the Middle East conflict...

Is Canada Building a Surveillance State? Google Flags Bill C-22 Over Data Backdoor Risks

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The Bill may be in real trouble when even Google, the company that built its empire on knowing everything...

PM Carney Says Alberta Independence Push Risks ‘Dangerous Bluff’ as Referendum Debate Intensifies

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Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed concern that the Alberta referendum question on separation could potentially lead to a dangerous...

Canada – CARICOM expert development mechanism project profile

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Project overview Maximum contribution                       USD 2,880,000 (CAD 4,000,000) Commencement date                          21 April ‘21 End date                                              31 Dec ‘26 Project status                                       operational Lead department                                ...

Canadian author Tessa McWatt wins the overall ’26 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature for The Snag

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Canadian poet & author Tessa McWatt has been nominated as the overall winner of the ’26 OCM Bocas for...

April Inflation Surges to 2.8% in Canada Amid Middle East Crisis and Gas Spike

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StatCan shared that the cost of gasoline was 28.6% higher year-over-year last month in April. This increase was caused...

Canada, welcome to join the Eurovision Song Contest

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Eurovision competition director Martin Green shared the view that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was inclined to embrace Europe....

Canada celebrates Victoria Day

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The history & observance of Victoria Day. It’s a celebration of the sovereign's birthday in Canada. It follows a...

Caribbean’s Development Boost: CDB, Canada Collaborate on Landmark $200M Guarantee

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The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has pledged a USD 200 million first-loss portfolio guarantee with the government of...

British slavery reparations must be a key issue at the Commonwealth summit, says former Caribbean leader

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Leaders must consider support for a reparations resolution in November ’26, says St Vincent & the Grenadines ex-PM. What are...

Canada and Partners Forge Innovative Solutions for Migration Challenges at UN Forum

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Canada is working with its global partners in strengthening migration systems to address shared challenges. Last week, the minister...

Canada and Guyana Reaffirm Strong Bonds Through Trade, Diaspora, and Diplomacy

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The Government of Canada said on Friday, 8 May ’26, that its Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the...

Caribbean at a Crossroads: How Climate Investment and Regional Integration Could Drive Future Growth

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Enhanced investment may be needed by Caribbean countries to strengthen resilience, particularly in areas such as climate adaptation, disaster...

Is CARICOM Facing a Governance Crisis Over Secretary-General Reappointment?

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CMC-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders met virtually on Friday, 10 April ’26 afternoon, to discuss issues, including the controversy that...

What’s Next for Caribbean Growth? Inside IDB’s Expanding ONE Caribbean Strategy

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The 2-year milestone of the programme yields new actions on cybersecurity, besides capital markets & fiscal research. The Inter-American Development...

Canada’s $66.9B Deficit Drops—But Why Are Living Costs Still High in 2026?

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The Spring Economic Update was tabled in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 29 April '26, against a backdrop...

Belize’s Tourism Surge: Why Canadians Are Investing in Eco Travel, Second Homes & Caribbean Lifestyles

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Whilst precise figures on 2nd-home ownership may be limited, tourism data consistently reflect that Canadians remain a steady &...

Canada–Jamaica Farm Work Program at 60: Why Niagara Falls Lit Up in Jamaican Colours

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On Monday, 27 April ’26, Niagara Falls took on a colourful illumination after dark of gold, green & black...

Are UK Job Losses About to Spike? Experts Link Economic Slowdown to Iran War

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The British working class is to face a surge in unemployment as the economic shockwaves from the war in...

Canada–U.S. Trade at a Crossroads: Carney Launches New Advisory Committee

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On Tuesday, 21 April ’26, the Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced a new advisory committee on Canada-United States...

IMF Flags Uneven Impact of Middle East Conflict on Latin America and Caribbean Economies

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday, 17 April ’26, that the Middle Eastern war is likely to...

The Commonwealth & Canada

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History The current Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 countries. Most countries have historic links to the United Kingdom...

Canadian PM Mark Carney Achieves Parliamentary Majority

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Recent byelections gave the Liberals one of the most remarkable majorities in Parliament’s history. Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the...

Canada Eyes Asia, But Can It Escape U.S. Gravity?

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently launched his ‘elbows up’ campaign in transforming Canada to trade more with the...

Is Ontario’s Fiscal Outlook Worsening? A Closer Look at the 2026 Budget Deficit Surge

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The province had tabled a CAD 244 billion spending plan, but it now reflects a deficit until 2028-'29. The spectre...

Canada’s economic diversification

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With the absence of a coherent economic corridor policy framework that may guide & strategically coordinate action, Canada risks...

Canadian FinDev provides a USD 30 million loan to CIFI in support of inclusive economic growth in the Caribbean & Latin America

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The Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura (CIFI) was to benefit from Canada’s bilateral development finance institution, FinDev...

Full-Scale Rift in Caribbean: Trinidad Wants Carla Barnett Out, Slams CARICOM’s Handling of US Anti-Drug Policy

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Trinidad’s current row with its Caribbean neighbours over U.S. policy towards international narcotics trafficking, besides Venezuela, boiled over into...

Is the Commonwealth Becoming the New Power Network for Middle Powers Like Canada?

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With the events unfolding in the Middle East, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent speech on middle powers takes...

Canada 2025 Tariff Impact Analysis: Resilient Consumer Spending, Soft Business Investment, and Major Global Trade Shifts

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The United States' trade policy has been highly unpredictable. The broader economic impact has been less negative than feared...

Caribbean compelled to reconsider US trade ties

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The Caribbean hasn’t set out to untie its trade dependence with the United States (U.S.). They are being compelled...

How Much Could Canadians Save if Gas Taxes Are Scrapped? Opposition Pushes 2026 Fuel Tax Cut

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for federal gas taxes to be scrapped for the rest of this distressed...

Canada is pressured to send aid to Cuba even though it may risk tension with the U.S.

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1/3rd, besides 50% of past liberal voters, is likely to send more than USD 5.76 (CAD $8) million already...

PAHO-Global Affairs Canada renews CAD15M partnership

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The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) have renewed their partnership through a CAD$15 million...

Canadian organisations may face big financial losses due to looming changes in Cuba

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On Friday, 27 March ’26, in Havana, Cuba’s deputy foreign minister, Carlos Fernandez de Cossio Dominguez, argued that Canada...

Why Has Antigua and Barbuda Called an Early Election for April 2026?

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On Friday, 27 March, Prime Minister Gaston Browne confirmed that he had written to Governor General Sir Rodney Williams,...

The Caribbean may need to save itself

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Grenada, March 22, 2026 — Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis, delivered a keynote address at the inaugural Congress...

Canadian Expansion of Pipeline Capacity

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In a period of heightened global volatility, a joint report was released on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, by Studio....

Canada intends to upgrade its long-neglected Arctic

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Ottawa intends to modernise its northern region, which is about six times the size of Texas, USA, as it...

Bank of Canada Rate Decision: Will Policymakers Stay on Hold Despite Oil-Driven Inflation Risks?

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Economists believe that the Bank of Canada (BoC) is widely expected to retain rates on hold on Wednesday 25...

Canadians opting for travel alternatives amid tensions in Cuba, Mexico

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Many Canadians are opting for alternative March ‘26 vacation destinations, say travel agents. This is due to unrest and...

Canada & the Caribbean Deepen Partnership in Tackling New Security Challenges

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It is an increasingly complex global landscape. As such, partnerships built on trust and shared values, besides mutual interests,...

Canada Limits U.S. Intelligence Access Amid Controversial Caribbean Drug-Boat Airstrikes

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The Department of National Defence (DND) says Canada has placed a 'caveat' on U.S. intelligence-sharing for small-boat strikes. The DND...

Trinidad & Tobago Expands Trade Horizons Beyond Caricom Amid Global Tariff Changes

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1st week’s highlights US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the 15% global tariff under Section 122 of the 1974...

Caribbean Culture Takes Centre Stage as Dawson College Holds Carnival Event in Montreal

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Dawson College, Montreal, hosted a Caribbean-style carnival on Thursday, 12 March ’26. The event highlighted the cultures of different...

Guyana and Jamaica were approached by Cuba for medical brigades after more than 50 years

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This move comes after both Jamaica and Guyana acknowledged that they have been unable to restructure their respective long-standing...

What Does Rubio’s Saint Kitts Visit Mean for U.S.–Caribbean Relations After the Venezuela Operation?

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The USA's Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Caribbean country of St Kitts & Nevis during the last...

Should Canada Prepare for a World Where U.S. Leadership Is Less Certain?

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Does the U.S. no longer seem to be inclined to be the guarantor of world order? So, is it...

Should Canada Turn to the Caribbean? Rethinking Ottawa’s Strategy Amid Trump-Era U.S. Policy Shifts

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Writing to Policy OPTIONS Politiques Dustin Fergusson-Vaux has expressed his views that the Trump administration’s disruption of conventional U.S....

Barbados joins many other Caribbean countries in dealing with Canada’s rising passport fees

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Barbados joins Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Dominica, and more Caribbean countries in facing...

Russia considers fuel support for Cuba as Canada pledges food aid

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A U.S.-imposed fuel embargo has threatened to spark a humanitarian crisis in Cuba. Cuba’s energy grid relies on fossil...

Canadian manufacturing PMI surges to 13-month high in February

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On Monday, 2 March ’26, data reflected that Canada’s manufacturing sector surged for a 2nd straight month in February...

Caribbean leaders appeal for de-escalation and dialogue

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Debate on U.S. interventions in the region dominated the 4-day Caricom summit. This was whilst military strikes against suspected...

Rubio Supports Taiwan–Saint Kitts and Nevis Ties

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew, on Wednesday, 25 February...

Canadian PM Mark Carney to Visit India, Australia, and Japan from 26 February to 7 March 2026

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From Wednesday, 25 February to Saturday, 7 March 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will embark on a three-nation...

Trinidad and Tobago Receives U.S. Licences for Cross-Border Energy Work with Venezuela

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The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has announced that it has been issued two general licences by the United...

Canada Steps in with Aid as Cuba Faces Worsening Fuel Shortages

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Canada announced on Monday, 23 February, that it is working on an aid package for Cuba. This is due...

Rising Costs Threaten Trinidad and Tobago Carnival: Can Communities Keep the Tradition Alive?

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Trinidad and Tobago was practically shut down on Tuesday, 17 February. This was as it neared the climax of...

What Canada’s Investment Means for Jamaica’s Soil Health and Agricultural Future

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28 agricultural extension officers from across Jamaica have recently completed an intensive 2-day training programme focused on specialised soil...

Arctic Geopolitics Intensify as Canada and France Establish Nuuk Consulates to Back Denmark

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Both Canada & France commenced consulates in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, on Friday, 6 February ’26. It was a show...

U.S. Tourism Slumps as Caribbean Destinations Gain Ground in Global Travel Trends

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During 2025, U.S. tourism experienced a significant blow. It comes from Caribbean nations such as Jamaica, the Bahamas, Barbados,...

3 killed in Caribbean Sea boat attack by U.S. military

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The United States military has attacked a boat in the Caribbean Sea, which has killed 3 people. This comes...

What Comes Next for Barbados After a Record-Breaking Election Victory?

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Mottley’s BLP wins all 30 seats, and unseats opposition leader Throne Mottley pledges to address pressing issues of infrastructure,...

PHAC refreshes Chikungunya Travel-Health Alert in South Asia & the Caribbean

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On Monday, 12 January 2026, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) updated its travel health notice for chikungunya...

Canada offers visa-free access to Caribbean countries

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With the objective of boosting tourism and strengthening international ties, Canada has initiated a significant move by introducing visa-free...

How a Canada-Funded Scholarship Is Opening Doors for Jamaican SAWP Families

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The Jamaican Ministry of Labour and Social Security is in partnership with the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association...

Canada Markets January 2026: Why Did the TSX Hit a Record High?

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During January, markets displayed shifting trade dynamics, persistent inflation, and rising global risk. All these factors-built pressure beneath the...

100 Years of Caribbean Cruising: Holland America Launches Major Anniversary Offer

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Holland America Line (HML) marks 100 years of Caribbean Cruising with a special anniversary offer that includes a USD...

How Montreal Marked the Start of Canadian Black History Month in the West Island

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Montreal’s West Islanders came together on Saturday, 31 January, at the Pierrefonds Cultural Centre for the Overture with the...

Polar Vortex Breakdown 2026: Is the UK Heading for a Harsh Late Winter?

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Latest weather forecasts predict a new disruption of the polar vortex. This follows a stratospheric warming event, confirmed from...

How HCI Energy’s New VAR Programme Could Strengthen Telecom Power Across Canada, Alaska and the Caribbean

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HCI Energy is a provider of intelligent power solutions for critical communications infrastructure. It announced on Tuesday, 27 January...

CUSMA Review Faces Uncertainty as Carney Links Trump’s Tariff Threats to Canada Talks

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday, 26 January, that he expects the trade pact’s review to be...

Record-Breaking Winter Storm Paralyzes Toronto as Heavy Snowfall Grounds Flights and Disrupts Daily Life

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Canadians were sharing footage of wintery weather after record-breaking snowfall blanketed the Greater Toronto Area on Sunday, 25 January...

Can CARICOM Forge a Common Line as U.S. Intervention Splits the Caribbean Bloc?

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The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) faces a challenging foreign policy-related moment, which variously impacts its 14 sovereign member states. American...

Why Canada Is Racing to Rebuild Its Military in 2026—and the Risks If It Can’t

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Canada seeks to upgrade its military, develop an industrial base, and forge new commercial partnerships at a wartime pace....

Canadian PM Mark Carney’s special address at Davos ‘26

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the World Economic Forum’s 56th annual meeting in Davos on its second day....

What’s Behind the Surge in Antisemitic Graffiti in Toronto’s Neighbourhoods?

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Toronto’s city councillor says that antisemitic graffiti, which called for the death of Jews in Toronto, has been cleaned...

Canada and UAE Prepare Comprehensive Trade Agreement Focused on LNG and Green Energy

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Negotiations are underway between Canada and the United Arab Emirates over a comprehensive economic partnership agreement that is intended...

Canada-China Trade Breakthrough Slashes EV Tariffs, Revives Cross-Border Auto Trade

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Canada & China struck an initial trade deal on Friday, 16 January 2026, that would slash tariffs on electric...

From Tariffs to Trade: Canada and U.S. to Revisit USMCA in Mid-January Talks

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The office of the Canadian  Prime Minister, Mark Carney, said that Canada and the U.S. intend to launch formal...

From Jamaica to Canada: New Marketing Agency Helps Caribbean Brands Tap Booming Ethnic Food Market

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Jamaican-born entrepreneur & CEO of Adion Communications, Shannon Castonguay, launches a Canada-based cultural marketing agency. Canada is among Jamaica's top...

Planning to Visit Canada in 2026? New Visa Rules Set to Impact Antigua & Barbuda

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Antigua and Barbuda are among a growing list of countries facing tighter travel conditions. This comes under Canada’s updated...