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March 29, 2017

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is the son of a bus driver and Pakistani immigrant.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is the son of a bus driver and Pakistani immigrant.

London’s mayor shows integrity amid Brexit buffoonery

March 28, 2017

Employees keep watch on systems and operations at the American Electric Power (AEP) Appalachian Power Co. natural-gas combined cycle plant in Dresden, Ohio in November, 2015.

Employees keep watch on systems and operations at the American Electric Power (AEP) Appalachian Power Co. natural-gas combined cycle plant in Dresden, Ohio in November, 2015.

Natural-gas markets looking bullish (for now)

March 26, 2017

Canada's Finance Minister Bill Morneau delivers the federal budget in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, March 22, 2017.

Canada's Finance Minister Bill Morneau delivers the federal budget in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, March 22, 2017.

Ottawa’s budget shift on economic forecasts is a welcome one

March 24, 2017

Waiting on U.S. tax reform is a complacent approach from Mr. Morneau, Willis writes.

Waiting on U.S. tax reform is a complacent approach from Mr. Morneau, Willis writes.

Cautious federal budget a missed opportunity for the Liberals

March 23, 2017

It’s not often that Quebec can lecture Ottawa about fiscal discipline, but Premier Philippe Couillard earned that right the hard way.

It’s not often that Quebec can lecture Ottawa about fiscal discipline, but Premier Philippe Couillard earned that right the hard way.

Deficit slayed, Quebec needs to turn its sights on taxes

March 22, 2017

Low inflation reports don’t convey the reality faced by Canadian households

Low inflation reports don’t convey the reality faced by Canadian households

Why is it so hard for Canadians to believe the ‘benign’ inflation rate?

March 22, 2017

Finance Minister Bill Morneau makes his way to the House of Commons to table the federal budget in Ottawa, Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau makes his way to the House of Commons to table the federal budget in Ottawa, Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

Federal budget’s red ink leaves Liberals with little wiggle room

March 22, 2017

Food is a global growth industry, and many Canadian agri-food producers and suppliers are taking full advantage of the opportunities.

Food is a global growth industry, and many Canadian agri-food producers and suppliers are taking full advantage of the opportunities.

Canada’s agri-food sector is growing, but supply-managed sectors are lagging behind

March 21, 2017

Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau

Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau

First federal budget of the Trump era will play a waiting game

March 21, 2017

U.S. State of Secretary, Rex Tillerson, left, shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, March 19, 2017.

U.S. State of Secretary, Rex Tillerson, left, shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, March 19, 2017.

Why the U.S.-China clash trumps Canada’s trade concerns

March 21, 2017

The taxman won’t be spared the effects of globalization

March 20, 2017

A home for sale at 502 Mortimer Ave. in East York, photographed on March 6 2017.

A home for sale at 502 Mortimer Ave. in East York, photographed on March 6 2017.

Banks spot evidence of a housing bubble. What took so long?

March 19, 2017

Toronto Pearson International Airport, the crown jewel of Ottawa's airport collection, ferries 44.3 million passengers annuallly and could potentially be valued as high as $6-billion.

Toronto Pearson International Airport, the crown jewel of Ottawa's airport collection, ferries 44.3 million passengers annuallly and could potentially be valued as high as $6-billion.

The runway is clear, but will Ottawa go for an airport sale?

March 19, 2017

United States Trade Representative-nominee Robert Lighthizer testifies be the Senate Finance Committee during his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Lighthizer, U.S. President Donald Trump's pick for trade secretary, is being urged to get tough with Canada.

United States Trade Representative-nominee Robert Lighthizer testifies be the Senate Finance Committee during his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Lighthizer, U.S. President Donald Trump's pick for trade secretary, is being urged to get tough with Canada.

Canada’s strong lumber case could falter in a ‘Buy American, Hire American’ world

March 17, 2017

President Donald Trump meets with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Friday, March 17, 2017.

President Donald Trump meets with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Friday, March 17, 2017.

Reguly: How Merkel can convince Trump to stay in the Paris Agreement

March 16, 2017

Near the start of the afternoon rush hour commute, eastbound traffic on Sheppard Ave East heads towards Don Mills Road in Toronto.

Near the start of the afternoon rush hour commute, eastbound traffic on Sheppard Ave East heads towards Don Mills Road in Toronto.

Fuel-economy targets pose Trump test for Trudeau

March 16, 2017

Britain's Chancellor Philip Hammond walks out of 11 Downing St. on March 16, 2017.

Britain's Chancellor Philip Hammond walks out of 11 Downing St. on March 16, 2017.

Don’t punish the gig workers in search of more tax revenue

March 16, 2017

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is greeted by supporters as he leaves after making a speech following his victory in the Dutch general election on March 15, 2017 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is greeted by supporters as he leaves after making a speech following his victory in the Dutch general election on March 15, 2017 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Investors cheer Dutch election result. But not so fast

March 15, 2017

Fed Chair Janet Yellen holds a news conference following a meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee March 15, 2017 in Washington, DC.

Fed Chair Janet Yellen holds a news conference following a meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee March 15, 2017 in Washington, DC.

The Fed has set itself on a collision course with Trump

March 13, 2017

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on October 19, 2016.

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on October 19, 2016.

Serial disappointment in business spending baffles Bank of Canada

March 13, 2017

A Saltire, Union Jack and EU flags flutter in the wind outside the Scottish Parliament on March 13, 2017 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed she will ask for permission to hold a second Scottish independence referendum.

A Saltire, Union Jack and EU flags flutter in the wind outside the Scottish Parliament on March 13, 2017 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed she will ask for permission to hold a second Scottish independence referendum.

High anxiety in European politics, and yawns in U.K. markets

Eric Reguly

March 12, 2017

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Saskatchewan is not outperforming Alberta, when it comes to jobs

March 12, 2017

Cows stand in a barn at the Mount Kolb dairy farm in Caledon, Ontario. There is a lot of angst in Canada about the looming renegotiation of the North American free-trade agreement. Perhaps no sector has more to fear than the dairy industry.

Cows stand in a barn at the Mount Kolb dairy farm in Caledon, Ontario. There is a lot of angst in Canada about the looming renegotiation of the North American free-trade agreement. Perhaps no sector has more to fear than the dairy industry.

Dairy sector likely to be hit hard by NAFTA renegotiations

March 12, 2017

President Donald Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, March 10, 2017, during a meeting on healthcare. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

President Donald Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, March 10, 2017, during a meeting on healthcare. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

If U.S. had helped Main St. rather than Wall St., Trump might not have happened

Ian McGugan

March 10, 2017

Statistics Canada offices in Ottawa on July 21, 2010.

Statistics Canada offices in Ottawa on July 21, 2010.

Statscan website failures causing uneven playing field for traders, investors

March 10, 2017

Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 11, 2016.

Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 11, 2016.

Reguly: Watch out, the Fed’s not predicting recession

Eric Reguly

March 9, 2017

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers a question during Question Period in the House of Commons in Ottawa, Wednesday, March 8, 2017.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers a question during Question Period in the House of Commons in Ottawa, Wednesday, March 8, 2017.

Why Canadians should be more concerned about Ottawa’s deficits

March 8, 2017

A job seeker through a bulletin board for employment opportunities at a job fair in Toronto.

A job seeker through a bulletin board for employment opportunities at a job fair in Toronto.

Beyond the big numbers: What to watch for in new Canadian jobs data

March 8, 2017

A handout photo released by the House of Commons shows British Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond as he delivers his Spring Budget statement in the House of Commons in central London on March 8, 2017.

A handout photo released by the House of Commons shows British Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond as he delivers his Spring Budget statement in the House of Commons in central London on March 8, 2017.

In first budget since Brexit vote, Britain bracing for uncertainties ahead

March 8, 2017

Carlos Tavares, CEO of PSA Peugeot Citroen, speaks during the 87th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, March 7, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

Carlos Tavares, CEO of PSA Peugeot Citroen, speaks during the 87th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, March 7, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

Peugeot boss a deft political player in Europe’s auto game

Carl Mortished

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