Trade and temporary migration top of new Colombian envoy’s agenda
In a wide-ranging interview, new Colombian Ambassador to Canada Carlos Morales talks increased trade, faster immigration processing, co-operation on the Venezuelan crisis, and his hopes for a Trudeau-Petro summit.
G7 must adjust to the reality of a multipolar world
If, as Canadians, we want to make a serious contribution to a better world, rather than sounding like an echo for U.S. interests, our government could focus much more on working to restore a healthy and forward-looking multilateralism.
Visa requirements not a solution to U.S. migrant concerns, says new Mexican envoy
In a wide-ranging interview, Mexican Ambassador Carlos Joaquín González talks American migrant concerns, tourism rebounds, energy disputes, and an upcoming Three Amigos summit.
Agriculture to be included in interim trade pact, says Indian envoy
High Commissioner Verma says India is eager to finalize an early stage trade deal, but isn’t proposing any timelines for completion.
‘Progress’ trumpeted in Canada-India trade talks but hopes for quick pact unmet
Both Canada and India theorized that a first stage trade pact could be concluded in ‘a matter of months,’ but negotiations continue more than a year later.
The coronation an upbeat interlude in a country going from Brexit to Bregret
U.K. consumers have been facing the worst decline in living standards since the 1950s as a result of the combination of soaring inflation and central bank-decreed increases in borrowing costs.
Long road ahead to complete U.K. accession to Canada’s Pacific Rim trade deal
The legislative timeline to pass the U.K.’s accession protocol is expected to take a minimum of 18 months for all CPTPP members.
Budget does little to support Canada’s self-proclaimed global leadership
While we are a supportive player, there is scant evidence that we really are the major player we see in our self-image. What we should do is to define where we can be most useful and deliver.
Government stewardship is at a crossroads
In this age of turbulence, governments must act as catalysts for change and provide direction for the citizens they serve.
Tensions with China show need for trade diversification, say business advocates, NDP MP
Prime Mininster Justin Trudeau stressed a commitment to competing ‘effectively with China on a level playing field,’ during the visit to Ottawa by U.S. President Joe Biden on March 23-24.
