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Systemic labour reform—not tweaks—needed to address major trade disruptions

  • Two-thirds of Canada’s GDP comes from moving goods in and out of the country, yet our current system does not consider this essential. 
Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | August 23, 2024
Steven MacKinnon
Steven MacKinnon
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has ordered the rail labour dispute go to arbitration, but broader reform is needed, writes Carlo Dade.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Systemic labour reform—not tweaks—needed to address major trade disruptions

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | August 23, 2024
  • Two-thirds of Canada’s GDP comes from moving goods in and out of the country, yet our current system does not consider this essential. 

Systemic labour reform—not tweaks—needed to address major trade disruptions

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | August 23, 2024
  • Two-thirds of Canada’s GDP comes from moving goods in and out of the country, yet our current system does not consider this essential. 
Steven MacKinnon
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has ordered the rail labour dispute go to arbitration, but broader reform is needed, writes Carlo Dade.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lessons from Canada’s IPEF absence

  • Canada needs to worry less about not being in the U.S.'s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, and to worry more about the upcoming North American trade
Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | December 4, 2023
China's President Xi Jinping, left, and U.S. President Joe Biden, right, at the annual APEC meeting in San Francisco on Nov. 15, 2023. Photograph courtesy of @POTUS

Lessons from Canada’s IPEF absence

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | December 4, 2023
  • Canada needs to worry less about not being in the U.S.'s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, and to worry more about the upcoming North American trade

Lessons from Canada’s IPEF absence

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | December 4, 2023
  • Canada needs to worry less about not being in the U.S.'s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, and to worry more about the upcoming North American trade
China's President Xi Jinping, left, and U.S. President Joe Biden, right, at the annual APEC meeting in San Francisco on Nov. 15, 2023. Photograph courtesy of @POTUS

Indo-Pacific reality check in Tsawwassen

  • For a country that relies on trade for two-thirds of its GDP, and for the provinces like Saskatchewan that rely on the port for
Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | February 16, 2023
The proposed Vancouver port expansion will increase container handling capacity on the west coast by thirty per cent, by increasing the size of instead of the number of ships using the port, writes Carlo Dade. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Indo-Pacific reality check in Tsawwassen

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | February 16, 2023
  • For a country that relies on trade for two-thirds of its GDP, and for the provinces like Saskatchewan that rely on the port for

Indo-Pacific reality check in Tsawwassen

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | February 16, 2023
  • For a country that relies on trade for two-thirds of its GDP, and for the provinces like Saskatchewan that rely on the port for
The proposed Vancouver port expansion will increase container handling capacity on the west coast by thirty per cent, by increasing the size of instead of the number of ships using the port, writes Carlo Dade. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

The business, environmental, political, security and self-interest cases for energy exports to Japan

  • In Western Canada, where the full range and importance of the trade relationship with Japan is well understood and appreciated, the hope that 'we
Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | January 11, 2023
This week’s visit by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s third largest trade partner, Japan, needs to go better than the German chancellor’s visit six months ago. And that means a more sensible conversation about energy exports. Not just for Japan’s sake, but for Canada’s as well, writes Carlo Dade. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The business, environmental, political, security and self-interest cases for energy exports to Japan

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | January 11, 2023
  • In Western Canada, where the full range and importance of the trade relationship with Japan is well understood and appreciated, the hope that 'we

The business, environmental, political, security and self-interest cases for energy exports to Japan

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | January 11, 2023
  • In Western Canada, where the full range and importance of the trade relationship with Japan is well understood and appreciated, the hope that 'we
This week’s visit by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s third largest trade partner, Japan, needs to go better than the German chancellor’s visit six months ago. And that means a more sensible conversation about energy exports. Not just for Japan’s sake, but for Canada’s as well, writes Carlo Dade. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

On China, economic reality bites

  • With the return of the Two Michaels, attention in Canada on relations with China will now have to shift to the unavoidable issues that
Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | October 18, 2021
Chinese President Xi Jinping, pictured. With the return of the Two Michaels, attention in Canada on relations with China will now have to shift to the unavoidable issues that have been put off to lurk in the background. Chief among these is how does trade-dependent Canada navigate a global economy where China is the world’s largest economy, writes Carlo Dade. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

On China, economic reality bites

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | October 18, 2021
  • With the return of the Two Michaels, attention in Canada on relations with China will now have to shift to the unavoidable issues that

On China, economic reality bites

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | October 18, 2021
  • With the return of the Two Michaels, attention in Canada on relations with China will now have to shift to the unavoidable issues that
Chinese President Xi Jinping, pictured. With the return of the Two Michaels, attention in Canada on relations with China will now have to shift to the unavoidable issues that have been put off to lurk in the background. Chief among these is how does trade-dependent Canada navigate a global economy where China is the world’s largest economy, writes Carlo Dade. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Look to Cuba for how Canada can emerge battered, but intact, from China spat

  • The news that the U.S. government has finally filed charges to make its case for Canada to extradite a Huawei executive detained in Canada
Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | February 6, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made his first official visit to Cuba in November 2016. Canada’s relationship with the country has been a sore spot for the United States, but the two countries have managed the impasse well, writes Carlo Dade. PMO photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti

Look to Cuba for how Canada can emerge battered, but intact, from China spat

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | February 6, 2019
  • The news that the U.S. government has finally filed charges to make its case for Canada to extradite a Huawei executive detained in Canada

Look to Cuba for how Canada can emerge battered, but intact, from China spat

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | February 6, 2019
  • The news that the U.S. government has finally filed charges to make its case for Canada to extradite a Huawei executive detained in Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made his first official visit to Cuba in November 2016. Canada’s relationship with the country has been a sore spot for the United States, but the two countries have managed the impasse well, writes Carlo Dade. PMO photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti

USMCA IP provisions make for uneven playing field for Canadian, U.S. farmers

  • Farmers in North America generally did well in the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). But there is one nasty surprise buried in the agreement
Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | December 5, 2018
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participate in a USMCA signing ceremony on Nov. 30 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

USMCA IP provisions make for uneven playing field for Canadian, U.S. farmers

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | December 5, 2018
  • Farmers in North America generally did well in the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). But there is one nasty surprise buried in the agreement

USMCA IP provisions make for uneven playing field for Canadian, U.S. farmers

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | December 5, 2018
  • Farmers in North America generally did well in the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). But there is one nasty surprise buried in the agreement
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participate in a USMCA signing ceremony on Nov. 30 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

NAFTA turmoil an opportunity for Canada to strike on agriculture

  • As North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations appear to teeter on the brink of failure, now—counter intuitively—is the best time for Canada to
Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | November 8, 2017
Now could be the right time for Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, centre, pictured with Mexico's Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo, left, and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, right, in Ottawa in September, to make agricultural demands in the NAFTA renegotiation, Carlo Dade writes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NAFTA turmoil an opportunity for Canada to strike on agriculture

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | November 8, 2017
  • As North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations appear to teeter on the brink of failure, now—counter intuitively—is the best time for Canada to

NAFTA turmoil an opportunity for Canada to strike on agriculture

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | November 8, 2017
  • As North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations appear to teeter on the brink of failure, now—counter intuitively—is the best time for Canada to
Now could be the right time for Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, centre, pictured with Mexico's Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo, left, and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, right, in Ottawa in September, to make agricultural demands in the NAFTA renegotiation, Carlo Dade writes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

TPP minus the U.S. gives Canada a leg up in Asia and in NAFTA talks

  • Given that more than three-quarters of Canada’s trade is with its North American neighbours, upcoming North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations must be
Opinion | BY CARLO DADE, HUGH STEPHENS | July 5, 2017
Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured in 2015, met in May with the remaining 10 other TPP members to see whether they could salvage a deal after the U.S.'s withdrawal. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

TPP minus the U.S. gives Canada a leg up in Asia and in NAFTA talks

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE, HUGH STEPHENS | July 5, 2017
  • Given that more than three-quarters of Canada’s trade is with its North American neighbours, upcoming North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations must be

TPP minus the U.S. gives Canada a leg up in Asia and in NAFTA talks

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE, HUGH STEPHENS | July 5, 2017
  • Given that more than three-quarters of Canada’s trade is with its North American neighbours, upcoming North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations must be
Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured in 2015, met in May with the remaining 10 other TPP members to see whether they could salvage a deal after the U.S.'s withdrawal. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

TPP is worth more as a minus-one

  • CALGARY—Next week’s meeting of Trans-Pacific Partnership countries in Chile to test the waters on a collective response the United States’ withdrawal from the pact
Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | March 8, 2017
Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne's office has confirmed his participation in TPP talks in Chile next week. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

TPP is worth more as a minus-one

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | March 8, 2017
  • CALGARY—Next week’s meeting of Trans-Pacific Partnership countries in Chile to test the waters on a collective response the United States’ withdrawal from the pact

TPP is worth more as a minus-one

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | March 8, 2017
  • CALGARY—Next week’s meeting of Trans-Pacific Partnership countries in Chile to test the waters on a collective response the United States’ withdrawal from the pact
Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne's office has confirmed his participation in TPP talks in Chile next week. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

The other half of preparing for a Trump era

  • CALGARY—As much as trade-dependent Canada suffers when the United States shoots itself in the foot, there are still often gains to be had. This is shaping up to be likely with
Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | January 18, 2017
Under Donald Trump and like-minded administrations at the state level, Americans will be working hard to make Canada a more attractive option for many of the types of companies Canada sees as its future, argues Carlo Dade. Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore

The other half of preparing for a Trump era

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | January 18, 2017
  • CALGARY—As much as trade-dependent Canada suffers when the United States shoots itself in the foot, there are still often gains to be had. This is shaping up to be likely with

The other half of preparing for a Trump era

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | January 18, 2017
  • CALGARY—As much as trade-dependent Canada suffers when the United States shoots itself in the foot, there are still often gains to be had. This is shaping up to be likely with
Under Donald Trump and like-minded administrations at the state level, Americans will be working hard to make Canada a more attractive option for many of the types of companies Canada sees as its future, argues Carlo Dade. Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore

How Canada can engage the incoming U.S. administration

  • OTTAWA—In the search for approaches to engage the incoming U.S. administration, Canada’s best option is one sitting in plain sight—infrastructure and jobs. Setting up
Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | December 19, 2016
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, pictured on the campaign trail. In the search for approaches to engage the incoming U.S. administration, Canada’s best option is one sitting in plain sight—infrastructure and jobs, writes Carlo Dade. Photograph courtesy of Matthew McBain and Devin Dreeshen

How Canada can engage the incoming U.S. administration

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | December 19, 2016
  • OTTAWA—In the search for approaches to engage the incoming U.S. administration, Canada’s best option is one sitting in plain sight—infrastructure and jobs. Setting up

How Canada can engage the incoming U.S. administration

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | December 19, 2016
  • OTTAWA—In the search for approaches to engage the incoming U.S. administration, Canada’s best option is one sitting in plain sight—infrastructure and jobs. Setting up
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, pictured on the campaign trail. In the search for approaches to engage the incoming U.S. administration, Canada’s best option is one sitting in plain sight—infrastructure and jobs, writes Carlo Dade. Photograph courtesy of Matthew McBain and Devin Dreeshen

It’s the states, stupid

  • With the United States election over, Canada has to pivot from gawking at the train wreck to figuring out how to deal with the
Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | November 16, 2016
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon shakes hands with Alberta Premier Rachel Notley after they signed a trade deal in August 2015. Photo courtesy of the Missouri governor's office

It’s the states, stupid

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | November 16, 2016
  • With the United States election over, Canada has to pivot from gawking at the train wreck to figuring out how to deal with the

It’s the states, stupid

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | November 16, 2016
  • With the United States election over, Canada has to pivot from gawking at the train wreck to figuring out how to deal with the
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon shakes hands with Alberta Premier Rachel Notley after they signed a trade deal in August 2015. Photo courtesy of the Missouri governor's office

Why the Obama meeting might have been the real help to solve the Mexican visa issue

  • One of the highlights of the recently completed bilateral and trilateral North American summits in Canada was the agreement on ending the visa requirement
Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | July 13, 2016
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and U.S. President Barack Obama June 29 at the North American Leaders' Summit in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Why the Obama meeting might have been the real help to solve the Mexican visa issue

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | July 13, 2016
  • One of the highlights of the recently completed bilateral and trilateral North American summits in Canada was the agreement on ending the visa requirement

Why the Obama meeting might have been the real help to solve the Mexican visa issue

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | July 13, 2016
  • One of the highlights of the recently completed bilateral and trilateral North American summits in Canada was the agreement on ending the visa requirement
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and U.S. President Barack Obama June 29 at the North American Leaders' Summit in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement is guiding Canadian trade

  • With the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement signed, the government undertaking consultations and Canada’s agreement with the EU apparently in deep hibernation, the TPP should be
Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | February 29, 2016

Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement is guiding Canadian trade

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | February 29, 2016
  • With the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement signed, the government undertaking consultations and Canada’s agreement with the EU apparently in deep hibernation, the TPP should be

Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement is guiding Canadian trade

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | February 29, 2016
  • With the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement signed, the government undertaking consultations and Canada’s agreement with the EU apparently in deep hibernation, the TPP should be
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