Canada will take bigger economic hit than U.S. if Trump wins election: report
The Scotiabank analysis says if Trump follows through on threats of tariffs on all imported goods, there would be "substantial negative impacts" on the Canadian and U.S. economies.
Economy
Apr 23
Canada is pushing ahead on ‘friendshoring’. What that means for trade
This year's budget reveals the federal Liberals envision Canada relying more on its allies for trade in the future, economists and geopolitical experts say.
Politics
Apr 1, 2023
‘Tone of corruption’: O’Toole, Singh take aim at Trudeau over throne speech
Party leaders sounded like they were still on the campaign trail Tuesday as they delivered speeches in response to last week's throne speech.
Politics
Nov 30, 2021
U.S. reaches agreement with EU to settle rift over Trump-era steel and aluminum tariffs
Article 232 tariffs won't be removed entirely but, some quantity of European steel and aluminum will be allowed to enter the U.S. without tariffs under the deal.
Politics
Oct 30, 2021
We don’t need and shouldn’t want Trudeau calling out Trump
It is delusional to think that a public rebuking from Justin Trudeau would convince Trump that he needs to change course, Rob Breakenridge says.
Commentary
Jun 6, 2020
The world needs a ‘re-engaged’ America amid global power shift: Trudeau
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump in the November election and will be sworn in on Jan. 20 amid global and domestic tensions.
Canada
Jan 14, 2021
The West Block — Episode 9, Season 10
Watch the full episode of The West Block with host Mercedes Stephenson from Nov. 22, 2020.
Nov 22, 2020
Trump’s tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum: A timeline of key events since 2017
The United States is once again imposing tariffs on some imported Canadian aluminum products and Canada is gearing up to retaliate with reciprocal tariffs.
World
Aug 7, 2020
U.S. to reimpose tariff on some Canadian aluminum products, Trump says
The U.S. president made the announcement as he touted his administration "Buy American" policies at a Whirlpool Corp. manufacturing plant in Ohio.
Canada
Aug 6, 2020
CUSMA won’t limit Canadian retaliation against U.S. tariffs: negotiator
Steve Verheul say that under the terms of the May 2019 agreement on tariffs, Canada would be able to impose retaliatory levies against American aluminum.
Canada
Jul 9, 2020
Canada prepared to work with U.S. ‘regardless’ of election results, Trudeau says
Trudeau said "Canada is well positioned and ready to continue to work with the American people and the American government, regardless of the outcomes of tonight."
Canada
Nov 3, 2020
The West Block — Episode 30, Season 9
Watch the full broadcast of 'The West Block' from Sunday, March. 22, 2020 with Mike Le Couteur.
Canada
Mar 29, 2020
New NAFTA deal will be worth $6.8B to Canada by 2025, economic assessment says
The long-awaited assessment the Liberals presented today says the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is much better than letting the U.S. tear up the old NAFTA and put tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and automotive exports.
Economy
Feb 26, 2020
Here are the key changes in the new NAFTA deal
The trade deal still needs to be approved by Canada's Parliament before it takes effect.
Canada
Jan 29, 2020
Morneau’s fiscal update shows Canada’s deficit increased by billions for next 2 years
The figures released this morning show that the Liberals' projected deficit of $19.8 billion for the 12-month period that ends in March is now slated to actually be $26.6 billion.
Canada
Dec 16, 2019
Trudeau says U.S. putting troops near Canadian border would be a ‘mistake’
The prime minister says when he knows more, he'll share the information with Canadians.
Canada
Mar 27, 2020
Premier Scott Moe heading to D.C. to discuss steel tariffs, NAFTA
Premier Scott Moe's planned trip to Washington D.C. will have a different tone now that the United States are imposing a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian steel.
Money
May 31, 2018
Evraz workers feel sense of job security with end of U.S. tariffs
The head of Regina's chapter of the USW said he and his fellow Evraz employees feel a sense of job security with the end of the American steel tariffs.
Politics
May 17, 2019
Feds invest $100 million for smaller steel producers in wake of U.S. tariffs
Navdeep Bains, Canada's minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, estimates that about 300 Canadian businesses will benefit from the federal investment and that 5,000 jobs will be maintained across the country.
Economy
Mar 11, 2019
‘Law of the jungle’: World Trade Organization appeals court shut down by U.S.
Trump and his top trade negotiator, Robert Lighthizer, are especially vociferous critics of the WTO. They argue that the trade organization constrains America's ability to counter unfair trading practices by China and other countries.
Economy
Dec 10, 2019