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Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that any progress toward a new trade agreement with the Trump administration “is because the U.S. is coming closer to our position.” Referring back to an earlier comment he made on trade, Carney said he couldn’t be sure, however, the agreement would be signed in pen.

Economist Tim Sargent breaks down the costs of separation for Alberta and finds both positives and many negatives— including how it could affect jobs and mortgages. Sargent notes: “When you take out a mortgage, when you take a loan … the interest rate you pay is based on the Government of Canada’s credit rating, which...

A growing number of economists are expecting the Bank of Canada to raise its key lending rate next week. It would be the first rate hike by the central bank in more than three years. As our senior business editor Jacqueline Hansen reports, the decision will depend on how concerned the Bank is about future...

The federal government says it will invest up to $254 million to upgrade New Brunswick’s biggest ocean port: Port Saint John. “I’ve never been more optimistic about our future… We’re already on track to double our non-U.S. Exports In the next 10 years. This country has what the world wants,” Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said...

A Port Coquitlam company that makes protein products is facing significant uncertainty. As Grace Ke reports, a new U.S. ban on Canadian imports could cut off its American sales.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has hit the ground running to try to forge stronger alliances beyond the U.S. since assuming office. Eric Sorensen looks at how Carney is repositioning Canada on the world stage.

An overwhelming majority of Canadians want Alberta to remain part of a unified Canada and would vote for their own province to do the same, according to exclusive Ipsos polling for Global News. Ipsos Public Affairs senior vice-president Gregory Jack joins Global News to analyze the data.

If you live in a small town, every local service is considered a vital resource. So it’s been very noticeable when the local Canada Post outlet in the Cariboo shuttered in January. Now locals are desperately campaigning for its imminent return. Darya Zargar reports.

A look at what the parties are promising as we hit the campaign mid-point of British Columbia’s snap election. The community of Forest Grove is campaigning for the return of its Canada Post outlet after it closed in January. A Vancouver Island First Nation is calling on all levels of government to better protect their...

Canada’s inflation rate held steady at three per cent during August compared to a year earlier. As Heidi Petracek reports, higher rent and travel costs offset a slowdown in rising prices for gas and groceries.

Canada’s new dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs on American goods take effect September 8th as the trade war with the U.S. escalates. McMaster University Economist Colin Mang joins us to discuss which Canadian industries could be hit hardest, how much of the added costs could be passed on to consumers, and what the tariffs could mean for inflation.

Toronto is hosting the first-ever Canada Investment Summit, aimed at securing nearly $1Trillion dollars for major projects including infrastructure, energy & critical minerals. More than 300 global business leaders are expected to attend the two-day meeting. Lexy Benedict reports.

A recent Atlantic economic panel survey found development of solar power has the most support of any energy source in the region. But as Nova Scotia focuses on greening the grid, solar advocates say more help is needed to alleviate costs. Ella MacDonald has the details.

New Brunswick wants to have a bigger role in protecting Canada from cyber threats. It says digital safeguards are becoming increasingly important in the country’s national defence. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla has the details on how a recent multi-million dollar investment in a Fredericton-based cybersecurity company could help.

The National Hockey League is bringing NHL Street Harbour Fest to the Emera Oval in September. Halifax will be the first city in Canada to host such an event. Local community organizations will be there, including the Halifax Mooseheads. David Murdock has more.

In an interview with Global News, former Liberal MP John McKay raised concerns about the Carney government’s approach to foreign aid as Canada seeks to diversify its trade relationships. McKay, who helped shape Canada’s Better Aid Bill, said foreign assistance should remain focused on reducing global poverty rather than advancing trade interests. “If you’ve got...

It’s an anxious evening for Canadians whose livelihoods depend on the sectors that are on the table in the ongoing trade talks. After weathering 25 per cent tariffs over the past year and a half and billions of dollars in losses, any new tax implemented in the new trade deal would deliver a devastating blow...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for unity among Albertans after the province’s divisive referendum. Roughly 75 per cent of Alberta’s voters rejected starting the legal process towards a second, binding referendum on separating from Canada. Dawna Friesen speaks one-on-one with Smith about what she learned from the vote, how she plans to keep her...

Gas prices across Atlantic Canada continue to rise and fall, then rise again. New reseach shows that those rising costs are hitting small businesses in the region the hardest. But as David Murdock reports, not every industry is experiencing the hit.

The United States is aiming to replace Canada with Belarus for purchasing potash. In a social media post, U.S. President Donald Trump says his administration is working on a deal with the Eastern European country and claimed the pricing would be far less than what the U.S. is paying Canada. Canada is the world’s largest...