Ecuador’s fight is for peace, human rights, and partnership with Canada

As Ecuador’s representative in Canada, I categorically reject any suggestion of systematic human rights violations, writes Ambassador Esteban Crespo Polo.
What lessons can be drawn from Doug Ford’s adventures in advertising?

Three questions flow from the mess: Was it helpful? Was it co-ordinated? How is it possible that Ford beat the Democrats to it?
Canada must look beyond the West: Korea and the case for strategic diversification

By 2040, the Indo-Pacific region is projected to represent more than half of the global economy—more than double the share of the U.S.
Canada’s hope to constrain Trump’s tariff agenda shifts to America’s top court

Even if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down President Donald Trump’s use of IEEPA tariffs, there are other levying authorities he can use in their place, say international trade lawyers.
Can Conservative links help Canada in Trump talks?

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre hasn’t taken the quasi-typical trip that most opposition leaders take to Washington, D.C., to forge connections.
‘There’s no industry without U.S. access’: struggling auto sector renews call for trade deal amid latest tariff woes

Conservatives MPs and auto industry heads are calling for a full repeal of the EV sales mandate as the sector grapples with growing uncertainty and renewed tariff threats from the United States.
Thinking clearly about the EV-canola tradeoff

Our auto industry leaders are still clinging on to solutions that are premised on American priorities, including the exclusion of all Chinese EVs from the Canadian market.
Is Canada prepared to ignore alarming human rights violations to advance a controversial free trade agreement with Ecuador?

The Canadian government must not remain indifferent to the bloodshed and the incontrovertible reality of a grave human rights crisis in Ecuador.
‘Bridge is not burnt’: suspension of trade talks over Ontario ad just another Trump tactic, says former negotiator

Unlike the last pause in negotiations with the United States, the way back to the table is murky for Canada, say observers.
An appropriate moment to reflect on Japan

It is worthy for Canada to build a stronger and more dynamic bridge across the Pacific to Japan.