‘Extremely strained’ Canada-India diplomatic ties unlikely to improve under Trudeau government, says analyst

As the Canada-Indian diplomatic relationship continues to collapse, the two countries vow to maintain economic links.
A new age for Canada-Saudi relations? Human rights concerns passed over for economic links

A former Canadian envoy praises Ottawa’s new approach to Saudi Arabia, as the NDP says Riyadh has bought Canada’s silence on its human rights record.
‘It’s going to destroy everything we depend on’: visiting Indigenous delegation seeks to stop Canada-Ecuador trade talks

Opposition MPs and Canadian civil society group say the Canadian government should be ensuring consultations with Indigenous groups in Ecuador occur.
Senate study of supply management bill imperils Bloc deadline

Senators say a substantial committee study will be required to review Bill C-282, and their work won’t be affected by the Bloc’s Oct. 29 deadline.
House votes on non-confidence motion

Plus, MPs vs. diplomats in Rideau Hall cricket game.
A growth-focused blueprint for investing in Canada’s trade infrastructure

As our country’s infrastructure faces growing strain, strategic investments are key to safeguarding our economic future and to maintain competitiveness.
Steel industry urges Ottawa to put ‘pedal to the floor’ regarding tariffs imposed on China imports

A 25 per cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China is set to take effect Oct. 15.
Poilievre says he can negotiate a softwood lumber pact with the U.S., but trade analysts are skeptical

Trade analysts say domestic political calculations in the U.S. are what is standing in the way of resolving the softwood lumber dispute.
Canada faces $100-million forfeiture ‘test case’ as Russian airline sues over grounded plane

Canada gave itself the power to repurpose assets seized from sanctioned individuals and entities as part of the 2022 federal budget.
Canada sends message that we are part of ‘America First’

On EVs, the feds ignored the process of implementing trade defensive measures, and instead adopted a secretive process to simply appropriate an arbitrary U.S. policy.