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March 7, 2017

The imbroglio could affect Ms. Notley’s plans, as it may bolster the chances of NDP Leader John Horgan, who opposes the export pipeline.

The imbroglio could affect Ms. Notley’s plans, as it may bolster the chances of NDP Leader John Horgan, who opposes the export pipeline.

B.C.’s political intrigue may be trouble for Notley on pipeline front

March 7, 2017

The border crossing at Clair, N.B. and Fort Kent, Me.: The overall U.S. trade deficit widened in January, playing into President Donald Trump’s concern about the country’s trade imbalance.

The border crossing at Clair, N.B. and Fort Kent, Me.: The overall U.S. trade deficit widened in January, playing into President Donald Trump’s concern about the country’s trade imbalance.

New hope for export sector, and one hurdle named Trump

March 6, 2017

PSA-Opel union leaves Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne out in the cold – for now

March 6, 2017

The Trudeau government has much more to do to promote greater equality and better social and economic performance, and the means to do so, Jackson writes.

The Trudeau government has much more to do to promote greater equality and better social and economic performance, and the means to do so, Jackson writes.

For a progressive federal budget, Liberals must stick to their promises in the Trump era

March 5, 2017

Globe and Mail reporter Barrie McKenna.

Globe and Mail reporter Barrie McKenna.

McKenna: Hey @realDonaldTrump: Shrinking economies don’t create jobs

March 5, 2017

The recent surge in employment, monthly trade surpluses near $1-billion and surprisingly strong economic output suggests that Canada is on the mend.

The recent surge in employment, monthly trade surpluses near $1-billion and surprisingly strong economic output suggests that Canada is on the mend.

Robust or fragile? Jobs, trade data to offer clues on Canadian economy

March 3, 2017

Globe and Mail reporter Barrie McKenna.

Globe and Mail reporter Barrie McKenna.

Canada will pay a price for being out of step with Trump’s tax and policy approach

March 3, 2017

European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi testifies before the European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee in Brussels, Belgium Feb. 6, 2017.

European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi testifies before the European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee in Brussels, Belgium Feb. 6, 2017.

Reguly: The EU’s debt-crisis saviour could be its undoing

March 1, 2017

The Bank of Canada building is pictured in Ottawa on Sept. 6, 2011.

The Bank of Canada building is pictured in Ottawa on Sept. 6, 2011.

Is the Bank of Canada’s tame inflation outlook correct?

David Parkinson

February 28, 2017

A pedestrian passes the London Stock Exchange.

A pedestrian passes the London Stock Exchange.

Brexit is the real reason the LSE-Deutsche deal fell apart

Eric Reguly

February 27, 2017

Employees of The Ethniki Hellenic General Insurance Company, an insurance Greek company, hold black balloons and placards as they chant slogans while they rally in front of the Greek parliament in Athens, on Feb. 23, 2017.

Employees of The Ethniki Hellenic General Insurance Company, an insurance Greek company, hold black balloons and placards as they chant slogans while they rally in front of the Greek parliament in Athens, on Feb. 23, 2017.

Greece still feels the pain, with no end in sight

Eric Reguly

February 26, 2017

The Canadian flag flies outside the Bank of Canada building in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013.

The Canadian flag flies outside the Bank of Canada building in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013.

Economic optimism riding high, but Bank of Canada biding time on rates

February 22, 2017

U.S. President Donald Trump discusses the federal budget in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Feb. 22, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

U.S. President Donald Trump discusses the federal budget in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Feb. 22, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Is Trump on Reagan’s road to a new Plaza Accord?

February 22, 2017

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers a speech at a plenary session at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France, on Feb. 16, 2017, a day after MEPs backed the CETA during a vote.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers a speech at a plenary session at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France, on Feb. 16, 2017, a day after MEPs backed the CETA during a vote.

Not all boats being lifted by the tide of global trade

February 21, 2017

International Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne speaks with the media in Berlin, Germany, on Feb. 16, 2017.

International Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne speaks with the media in Berlin, Germany, on Feb. 16, 2017.

What is Canada’s economic game plan with China?

February 19, 2017

A plane flies over a Bombardier plant in Montreal, Que., on January 21, 2014.

A plane flies over a Bombardier plant in Montreal, Que., on January 21, 2014.

Letting Bombardier ‘crash and burn’ would be a disaster for Canada

February 19, 2017

Brian Lee Crowley

Brian Lee Crowley

With innovation bid, Ottawa risks economic error of Trumpian proportions

February 17, 2017

Opel electric cars parked outside the company headquarters in Ruesselsheim, Germany.

Opel electric cars parked outside the company headquarters in Ruesselsheim, Germany.

Merging into Tesla’s fast lane

Eric Reguly

February 16, 2017

Marine Le Pen attends the two-day FN political rally to launch the presidential campaign in Lyon, France Feb. 5, 2017. In January, Ms. Le Pen’s party set out its policy to restore the French franc.

Marine Le Pen attends the two-day FN political rally to launch the presidential campaign in Lyon, France Feb. 5, 2017. In January, Ms. Le Pen’s party set out its policy to restore the French franc.

The European Union is set for a major currency upheaval

February 14, 2017

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley called top brass from the energy, agriculture, lumber and manufacturing sectors to meetings with relatively short lead times to help hone a strategy on trade with the United States.

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley called top brass from the energy, agriculture, lumber and manufacturing sectors to meetings with relatively short lead times to help hone a strategy on trade with the United States.

Canadian politicians and business leaders unite in face of trade threats

February 13, 2017

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participates in a roundtable discussion with female executives, including Ivanka Trump, daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participates in a roundtable discussion with female executives, including Ivanka Trump, daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trudeau talks trade under the guise of gender equality

February 12, 2017

President Donald Trump plans to gut antitrust regulations.

President Donald Trump plans to gut antitrust regulations.

The U.S. needs an antitrust hero, and President Trump isn’t it

February 12, 2017

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answer a question during Question Period in the House of Commons in Ottawa, Tuesday, Jan.31, 2017.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answer a question during Question Period in the House of Commons in Ottawa, Tuesday, Jan.31, 2017.

Why Trudeau’s economic policies are disastrous in the era of Trump

February 12, 2017

Donald Trump defends businesses such as this coal-fired power plants.

Donald Trump defends businesses such as this coal-fired power plants.

Regulation isn’t killing Trump’s ‘clean, beautiful coal,’ the economy is

February 10, 2017

Canadians are relative tightwads, with just 21.3 per cent of us making tax-deductible charitable donations in 2014, compared with 23.5 per cent of Americans.

Canadians are relative tightwads, with just 21.3 per cent of us making tax-deductible charitable donations in 2014, compared with 23.5 per cent of Americans.

Canadians are generous, but government spending on charities is not

February 9, 2017

Though Premier Philippe Couillard has wrestled the provincial deficit to the ground, he has rejected calls for meaningful relief for the continent’s most overburdened taxpayers.

Though Premier Philippe Couillard has wrestled the provincial deficit to the ground, he has rejected calls for meaningful relief for the continent’s most overburdened taxpayers.

To lure tech talent, Quebec should cut taxes

February 9, 2017

Minister of Health, Jane Philpott, speaks to reporters at a Liberal cabinet retreat in Calgary in a Jan. 23, 2017, file photo.

Minister of Health, Jane Philpott, speaks to reporters at a Liberal cabinet retreat in Calgary in a Jan. 23, 2017, file photo.

Slow-growth fiscal reality bites Canadian health care

February 9, 2017

The world is a shaky place right now. Plenty of question marks hang ominously over the economy, and businesses, politicians and taxpayers all have reasons to feel anxious.

The world is a shaky place right now. Plenty of question marks hang ominously over the economy, and businesses, politicians and taxpayers all have reasons to feel anxious.

Ominous economic questions moving from world of hypothetical to reality

February 8, 2017

Eric Reguly

Eric Reguly

Why Europe’s nasty debt crisis may be set for a comeback

February 7, 2017

Canada is patiently awaiting what the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will do concerning a border-adjustment tax.

Canada is patiently awaiting what the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will do concerning a border-adjustment tax.

Beyond reason? Canada’s energy sector weighs the U.S. border-adjustment tax

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