Canada

TikTok gets green light to stay in Canada, reversing earlier ban

The social media company’s operations and ownership have come under scrutiny around the world

Canadian PM Mark Carney had signalled that duties on canola would be dropped to 15% as at Mar 1, a significant reduction.

China halts Canada canola meal tariffs, adding to trade thaw

The lifting of the tariffs, which also applies to peas and crabs, will be in effect from Mar 31 to Dec 31

The benchmark home price fell for the 14th straight month in January, declining 0.9 per cent to C$665,200 (S$615,606) – the lowest level in almost five years.

Canada home prices slide again as snowstorm chills buying

The benchmark price dropped by 5% from January 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada is stepping up its courtship of Asia; the campaign was readily apparent in Singapore last week with a conference devoted to stronger ties with South-east Asia.
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To win over Asia, Canada needs more than nice speeches

CANADA is on a public-relations roll. Prime Minister Mark Carney wowed Davos elites by declaring a “rupture” with the American-led financial and industrial system that has prevailed for decades. 

Lawmakers voted 219 to 211 in favour of a resolution to terminate President Trump’s use of a national emergency to put punitive trade measures on Canadian goods.

US House votes against Canada tariffs in rare rebuke to Trump

Trump initiated a tariff war with Canada shortly after beginning his second term

Canada's Industry Minister Melanie Joly says there are “active conversations” on how domestic firms might complement new Chinese investment into Canada’s auto sector.

Canada eyes joint venture to build Chinese EVs for global export

Courting Chinese automakers marks a pivot from US reliance toward building a stronger domestic car industry

Bombardier operates multiple service centres in the US and has a facility in Wichita, Kansas, where it is growing its defence business.

Trump threatens Canada with aircraft tariffs, decertification over Gulfstream approvals

Trump’s threat hits US giants like American and Delta hard, as they rely heavily on Canadian planes

“We expect the US administration to respect Canadian sovereignty. I’m always clear in my conversations with President Trump to that effect,” Canadian PM told a press conference.

Carney says he expects US administration to respect Canadian sovereignty

Carney and Trump have repeatedly traded barbs in recent weeks