Another round of consultations on Canada’s Africa ‘approach’ extends two-year wait for rethink
What was once a ‘strategy’ for African engagement and later a ‘framework,’ is now being billed as an ‘approach.’
Defence spending push to reach NATO target coming in fall from business advocacy groups
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in July that Canada ‘fully expects’ to reach a spending target of two per cent of GDP on defence by 2032, but critics say the announcement ‘lacks any substance.’ It’s expected the government will be lobbied hard on this in the fall.
Project 2025 could render trade and other agreements with U.S. uncertain, say political players
Project 2025 is not really on the radar for most average Canadians, but anyone in government should be taking note. Pollster Darrell Bricker calls the document ‘shocking’ and ‘like the monster under the bed.’
Strengthening Canada’s ties with the ASEAN region
Canada stands to gain greatly from investing in and developing close ties with this dynamic and economically vibrant part of the world.
U.S. election outcome doesn’t change policy issues, but Trump harder to predict, say pundits, lobbyists
Leadership in North America faces a potential shakeup with the U.S. election coming up in November, and Canada’s federal election coming by October of 2025 at the latest.
Bloc accuses feds of backing TC Energy dispute at the expense of mounting defence against Ruby River claim
Canada’s renegotiated North American trade pact removed investor protections, but a disputed window is allowing for legacy NAFTA claims to persist.
Presidential ticket upheavals present murky prospects for 2026 review of North American trade deal
U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris was one of 10 Senators to vote against CUSMA in 2020.
As Canadian exports to China continue to grow, is the diversification strategy working?
Canadian goods exports to China reached $31-billion in 2023, a jump of six per cent from 2022, according to a new report.
Chinese envoy says Beijing doesn’t need to change approach to next Canadian election, denying foreign interference charges
Plus, new Chinese Ambassador Wang Di says Beijing will take ‘resolute actions’ if Canada imposes tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle exports.
Bumpy road ahead for CUSMA negotiations
Would it be better to have a bad deal than no deal at all? The very question would test Canadian unity.
