Economy

Canada won’t ‘leverage’ energy, critical minerals in trade talks: PM Canada won’t ‘leverage’ energy, critical minerals in trade talks: PM

Policy

Canada won’t ‘leverage’ energy, critical minerals in trade talks: PM

Carney said he believes most of CUSMA pact will survive upcoming talks with the U.S.

By Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press |May 1, 2026

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Bank of Canada head ‘encouraged’ by Ottawa’s efforts to diversify economy Bank of Canada head ‘encouraged’ by Ottawa’s efforts to diversify economy

Policy

Bank of Canada head ‘encouraged’ by Ottawa’s efforts to diversify economy

Tiff Macklem also says long timelines for project approvals are holding back international investment in Canada

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |May 1, 2026

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Canada’s real GDP rose 0.2% in February Canada’s real GDP rose 0.2% in February

Economic Indicators

Canada’s real GDP rose 0.2% in February

It was led by was a 1.8% gain in the manufacturing sector, Statistics Canada says

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |April 30, 2026

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Newfoundland and Labrador budget projects $688-million deficit Newfoundland and Labrador budget projects $688-million deficit

Policy

Newfoundland and Labrador budget projects $688-million deficit

The budget forecasts a net debt of $20.8 billion by the end of the 2026-27 fiscal year

By Sarah Smellie, The Canadian Press |April 29, 2026

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