Ursula von der Leyen says Canada could become the European Union’s first associate member as Ottawa seeks closer ties with Europe
Category: Politics & Policy
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Canada bets big on investment. Experts say the real test is what gets built
Canada is courting global capital with billions in new commitments, but experts say the quality of investment matters as much as its size
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Carney sells Canada to global investors but says U.S. ties still key
Carney’s goal is catalyze $1 trillion in investment over five years, but still says a “mutually beneficial’ deal with the U.S. is possible
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Locked up and presumed innocent
About half of all people behind bars in Canada are awaiting trial, not serving a sentence. New bail rules could deepen the challenge
Posted inCommentary
Op-Ed: Big tech shouldn’t own the future of AI
As AI’s risks mount, Canada should lead the push for a multinational and world-leading institute for AI
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Carney seeks closer Europe ties to counter U.S. influence
Carney is in Europe this week meeting with leaders and will deliver a speech in the European Parliament on Thursday
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Canada inflation steady at 3% as U.S. trade war intensifies
Bank of Canada this month left its interest rate unchanged for the seventh straight time but warned the trade war could impact inflation
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How Trump’s Venezuela oil deal affects Canada
Washington has secured privileged access to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. Canada’s entrenched oil position buys Canada time but not invulnerability
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Editorial: Why is Ottawa bailing out Canada’s airlines?
With its airline loan program, Ottawa is asking taxpayers to shoulder risks that should belong to investors
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U.K. lawmakers throw out bill to legalize assisted dying
Campaigners suffer a major setback as MPs narrowly reject the controversial measure after months of heated debate