Economy
Bank of Canada holds interest rate for now, puts more focus on NAFTA
BoC concerned with NAFTA implications for inflation.
Fewer living paycheque to paycheque but more overwhelmed by debt: survey
Canadian Payroll Association survey has mixed findings.
On Labour Day, two Quebec parties promise $15 dollar minimum wage
Parti Quebecois and Quebec solidaire compete for votes with a raise from the current $12.
Resolving Canada’s trade quagmire in the age of Trump
We must make a major concession like phasing out our farm supply management to protect the auto sector.
European automakers claim cutting emissions could cost jobs [UPDATED]
ACEA warns against overly stringent CO2 targets, and unrealistic sales quota for battery electric vehicles.
Trump slams union leader who criticized him over NAFTA
AFL-CIO president said efforts to overhaul the North American Free Trade Agreement should include Canada.
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Trump sees mixing trade, foreign policy as good politics
“The most important element of foreign policy is to not just keep the world safe but to also promote America’s economic interest.” — former Trump advisor.
Deal, or no NAFTA deal, uncertainty means consumers lose out
Vehicles, prescription drugs could end up costing more and any benefit from revised dairy supply management would be years away.
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Freeland takes high road as explosive Trump comments detonate in Washington
Off-the-record comments by Trump inflamed NAFTA tensions.
Canada’s economy surges in second quarter on higher exports: StatCan
Economy rocketed to an annualized pace of 2.9 per cent in the period from April 1 through June 30.
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Trudeau, Trump hopeful they will reach a NAFTA deal by Friday
They’re looking at potential “landing zones” where both parties can agree.
How we can avoid a devastating trade war with the US
We need a smart, realistic strategy for negotiations, starting with giving up our dairy supply management system.
Quebec will strongly resist any trade compromises with US: Couillard
PQ leader Lisee is worried that Canada was ready to make concessions on milk.
China in struggle to curb reliance on US market, suppliers
Pivot away from US leaving Chinese exporters scrambling.
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Canada to rejoin NAFTA talks after US, Mexico agree to overhaul trade pact [UPDATED]
Trudeau’s office said he had a “constructive conversation” late Monday with Trump on NAFTA.
