Business & Industry · Oct 30, 2026
The White House changes to a 50 percent tariff list for Canadian imports take effect Oct. 30, shifting which products face steep duties and creating fresh uncertainty for exporters, processors and supply chains across Canada.
Business & Industry · Oct 28, 2026
The Bank of Canada will release its decision on the overnight rate and publish the October Monetary Policy Report on October 28, 2026, with markets widely expecting the central bank to hold the policy rate while weighing higher energy prices and cross border trade tensions.
Global News & Trends · Oct 23, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney on October 23, 2026 announced a Canada - Türkiye Strategic Partnership and the start of free trade negotiations, a move Ottawa says will reduce reliance on the United States while opening new markets for Canadian industry. The pact pairs trade and defence cooperation with a three year action plan, but it also raises tensions over human rights and geopolitical balancing.
Global News & Trends · Oct 14, 2026
Foreign Minister Anita Anand told reporters in New Delhi on October 14, 2026 that Ottawa is racing to finalise a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with India before the end of the year, part of a broader strategy to lessen Canada’s reliance on the United States and deepen ties with non US partners.
Business & Industry · Oct 4, 2026
A busy week for Canada’s economy starts Monday with Quebec’s provincial election and builds toward key statistics and corporate results that could shape markets and policy. Analysts will be watching trade figures, an industry aviation conference, Aritzia’s quarterly report and Statistics Canada’s September jobs release.

Markets & Economy · Sep 18, 2026
The Bank of Japan has raised its policy rate to 1.25%, its highest level in 31 years, as inflation risks increase. Yet the yen weakened after the decision, highlighting uncertainty over how quickly Japan will continue tightening monetary policy.