Canada

  • Jan 9
  • 7 min read

Canada's economy will affect political outlook in 2024

The economy is stagnant and continuing inflation concerns make an early cut in interest rates unlikely

Canada
  • Jan 4
  • 2 min read

Trudeau will resist Canada election calls this year

A poll suggests that almost half of Canadians want a federal election in 2024; one-quarter want one as soon as possible.

Canada
  • Dec 19, 2023
  • 7 min read

Canada faces a likelihood of increased Arctic activity

With this summer having been the hottest on record in the Arctic, retreating sea ice presents challenges for Canada

Canada
  • Dec 12, 2023
  • 7 min read

Panama mine contract end will worsen economic woes

Prolonged protests have brought about the closure of Panama’s largest mine

Panama
  • Dec 7, 2023
  • 7 min read

Canada's carbon tax is under more political pressure

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement last month of a carbon tax exemption of home-heating oil has sparked a row

Canada
  • Nov 28, 2023
  • 7 min read

Canada's economy likely to be central electoral issue

The government now foresees substantially higher deficits than it did in March, together with a slower reduction in debt

Canada
  • Nov 23, 2023
  • 2 min read

North Korean hack underlines supply chain risks

A North Korean hacking campaign discovered by Microsoft has underlined the cybersecurity risks to software supply chains

North Korea
  • Nov 22, 2023
  • 2 min read

Canadian housing costs remain a driver of inflation

Delivering the government's autumn economic statement yesterday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland focused on housing

Canada