Category: Canada
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Canada’s Transformation Moment: Building an Efficient, Scalable, and Competitive Innovation Economy
Canada stands at a defining economic crossroads. As global markets grow more competitive and technologies evolve at unprecedented speed, the country’s economic future depends on whether it can transition from a resource-based model to a knowledge-driven, innovation-led powerhouse.Recent remarks by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Parliamentary discussions underscore this urgency:…
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Canada’s Trade Dependence and the Shifting Landscape of Global Capital Flows
Canada’s economic prosperity has long been tied to trade and foreign capital flows. Exports account for nearly one-third of national GDP, and provinces such as Saskatchewan derive almost 45% of their GDP from commodity exports alone. This heavy reliance on external demand and foreign investment has historically fueled growth, but…
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Global Economy Distribution 2025: A Deepening Imbalance Between Population and GDP
In 2025, the global economy remains starkly unbalanced when examined through the lens of population versus GDP distribution. The following offers a compelling snapshot of how economic power continues to be concentrated in regions with smaller population shares, raising critical questions about equity, global development, and economic sustainability. The Population-Economy…
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Tariff Turbulence: Trump’s 35% Tariff on Canada Signals Rising Trade Tensions
In a stunning development that has sent ripples through North American markets, former US President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, effective August 1, 2025. The declaration marks a new chapter in the already complex trade relationship between the two neighbors, rekindling anxieties…
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How Declining Competition is Reshaping the Economies
Over the past four decades, the global economies has undergone profound structural changes. While technological advancements, globalization, and financial innovation have contributed to economic growth, a worrying trend has emerged—rising market power, slowing productivity growth, and deepening wealth inequality. At the heart of these developments is a common culprit: declining…
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Canada’s Trade Strategy: Diversification, Resilience, and Economic Security
In an era of dynamic global trade shifts, Canada’s commitment to trade diversification and economic resilience stands as a crucial strategic move. As geopolitical uncertainties and economic disruptions reshape global markets, the need for a forward-thinking approach to international trade has never been more pressing. The Imperative for Trade Diversification…
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Trade War Between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
IntroductionOn February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump announced significant tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, marking a pivotal escalation in trade tensions. The U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico, with a reduced 10% tariff specifically on Canadian energy products. Additionally, a 10%…
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India-Canada Trade: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Way Forward
India and Canada share a robust and evolving bilateral trade relationship, shaped by mutual interests in agriculture, technology, clean energy, infrastructure, and investment. While these sectors present immense opportunities, there are also structural challenges that both countries need to address to maximize the potential of their partnership. A Snapshot of…
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