Tag: Canada economy
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Tariff Exemption: Canada’s 2025 Salvation, Facing 2026 Risk
Overview: A lifeline in 2025 The shield that Canada relied on in 2025 was not a booming export boom or a breakthrough market, but a tariff exemption that softened the blunt force of American protectionism. As US tariff threats loomed, Canada’s policymakers and industries watched a single carve-out—an exemption that allowed key imports to flow…
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Doug Ford backs Toronto as potential HQ for new multinational defence bank
Ontario Premier Doug Ford backs Toronto as the potential headquarters for a multinational defence bank Ontario Premier Doug Ford has publicly endorsed Toronto as his preferred location for the headquarters of a forthcoming multinational bank dedicated to financing defence projects—contingent on Canada being chosen as the host nation. The statement underscores Toronto’s growing role as…
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Trade Talks and Guilbeault’s Future: Carney’s End-of-Year Interviews
Overview: A Turbulent Year in Canadian Politics Prime Minister Mark Carney sat down with two of Quebec’s leading television anchors to reflect on a year defined by high-stakes diplomacy, evolving trade negotiations, and questions about leadership continuity. While details of the conversations are available to subscribers, the public-facing themes point to a government navigating complex…
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Is Canada in a Recession? Friday GDP Data Could Decide
Is Canada in a Recession? What Friday’s GDP Data Could Reveal Canada’s economic fate hangs on a set of crucial statistics due to be released this Friday by Statistics Canada. While headlines have buzzed with speculation for weeks, the upcoming GDP reports aim to provide a clearer picture of whether the country has slipped into…
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Is Canada in a Recession? What Friday’s GDP Data Could Show
Will Canada Enter a Recession? The Question on Everyone’s Minds As economists and ordinary Canadians await fresh data, the big question remains: is Canada in a recession? A recession is typically defined as two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth, but the practical signals that define a recession for households and businesses often come in…
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Week in Business Digest: Carney’s six nation-building projects, Saab talks, and Ruby Liu’s Hudson’s Bay strategy
Topline recap: a week that mapped Canada’s economic frontier As markets moved through a week crowded with aggressive policy signals and high-stakes corporate strategy, investors and business leaders watched three narratives unfold: central bankers expanding their toolkit for growth, automakers and retailers recalibrating their long-term plans, and rising voices shaping the culture and commerce of…
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Why Poilievre Questions Carney Over Unfenced Promises on a U.S. Trade Deal
Overview: A promissory trail in U.S.-Canada trade talks Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is scrutinizing former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney’s public promise to manage a future relationship with a U.S. administration led by President Donald Trump. The core of Poilievre’s criticism is simple yet politically potent: if Carney promised he could secure a favorable…
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Carney Advocates for Key Nation-Building Projects in Canada
Introduction to Nation-Building Projects In a significant move aimed at stimulating Canada’s economy, Prime Minister Mark Carney has recommended a series of nation-building projects. Among these initiatives, the expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production in British Columbia stands out as a pivotal project. This recommendation comes as part of the federal government’s broader strategy…