‘Quiet buzz’ on Bay Street about Carney’s ‘nation-building’ major projects, says Tobin

The potential impact of these projects is up for debate as many are located in individual provinces or territories, and were previously approved by those jurisdictions. Meanwhile, the federal government wants to accelerate the construction of the Alto High-Speed Rail, Canada’s first high-speed railway from Toronto to Quebec City.
Fentanyl tariffs, U.S. air strikes avoided at G7 ministers’ discussion on drug trafficking

U.S. President Donald Trump placed tariffs on Canadian goods under the guise of addressing cross-border fentanyl trafficking, but those levies were not raised by the minister who oversees law enforcement and border security, citing the Canada-U.S. trade minister’s responsibility for the file.
CUSMA renewal a time to push for stable and predictable trade

The Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement renegotiation is an opportunity to ensure tariff exemptions for Canadian goods are baked into the foundational trade agreement.
Did Canada’s G7 presidency ever emerge from the Trump shadow?

Canada’s G7 presidency was more about convening than setting a thematic agenda, says foreign policy observer Adam Chapnick.
Up to the U.S. to decide if it violated international law with Caribbean boat strikes, says Anand

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand broke with tradition as she seemingly asserted that Canada’s top diplomat doesn’t weigh in on a foreign country’s adherence to international law.
First Nations built the first North American economy—it’s time Canada recognized that

Partnership with Indigenous Peoples from the beginning of the CUSMA review would be a clear step towards economic reconciliation.
At G7, minister touts importance of Canadian leadership on foreign assistance amid billions in budget cuts to international aid

The federal budget tabled on Nov. 4 proposed cuts of $2.7-billion from Canada’s humanitarian aid envelope.
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?
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.