Beijing’s push for agricultural self-sufficiency could affect demand for Canadian canola, peas and pork — and force Ottawa to rethink its export strategy
Category: Economy
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Canada’s flailing EV industry a symptom of bigger problems
Canada’s electric vehicle sector is a prime example of the threat that Chinese ‘involution’ poses to Western industries
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Selling factories to Chinese partners: The risky road for European carmakers
As Chinese EV firms expand rapidly westward into Europe, the continent’s auto industry faces an urgent strategic dilemma
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G7 decries ‘economic coercion’ in swipe at China
G7 ministers warn against export restrictions that threaten critical mineral supply chains and global economic stability
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A sovereign wealth fund in name only
Sources say Ottawa’s proposed sovereign wealth fund differs in key respects from the world’s most successful model
Posted inEconomy
Why Chinese ‘involution’ is Canada’s problem
Government intervention and hyper-competition within China is threatening the manufacturing industries in Western economies
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Canada not as reliant on U.S. economy as some think: Carney
U.S. politicians have expressed frustration over Ontario’s decision to ban the sale of alcohol that is from the U.S.
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Data canary shows economy already suffering from Middle East war
Global oil prices have soared by more than 40 per cent due to Tehran shutting down the key oil passageway Strait of Hormuz
Posted inEconomy
Canada’s central bank holds rate steady, says war will raise inflation
The Bank of Canada holds rates steady while warning that war-driven inflation could rise in the near term
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Canada’s response to AI labour disruption inadequate, sources say
‘Our AI policy is focused primarily on stimulating industry, with almost no attention to the impact on work and preparing workers’