Tag: Canada

Canada-U.S. Trade War Hits Wine Industry as California Producers Push for End to Alcohol Boycott

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
A Democratic U.S. senator has posted on social media, urging Canada to reconsider its boycott on American alcohol, especially...

Delayed Gordie Howe International Bridge to open end July ‘26

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
After weeks of public criticism over delays that have been targeted at U.S. President Donald Trump, the Gordie Howe...

D-GK17: Researchers Develop Potential Antibiotic Alternative That Targets Drug-Resistant Infections

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Healthcare (Commonwealth Union) – As antimicrobial resistance continues to become a serious concern due to a variety of practices...

Canada Introduces Foreign Influence Registry in 2026: What the New Transparency Rules Mean for Foreign Agents

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The somewhat-delayed foreign influence registry, initially proposed by former prime minister Justin Trudeau & his cabinet, is set to...

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

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
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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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

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
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

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

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...

G7 Signals Support for Canada as Major Energy Supplier Amid Efforts to Reduce Strait of Hormuz Dependence

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Canada could ‘deliver significantly more capacity', G7 leaders say. Canada is poised to become a key and reliable energy supplier...

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

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

Canadian BMO economist shares solid May ’26 jobs report

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
A surprisingly strong May ’26 employment report has reinforced many economists’ views that the Canadian economy may not be...

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

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
The Canadian economy may still be struggling to grow. Some economists, weighing in on the latest real gross domestic...