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BUSINESS2h agoCarney sells Canada to global investors but says US ties still keyPrime Minister Mark Carney pitched Canada as an investment haven on Tuesday at a gathering of global financial elite but conceded ties with the US remained crucial despite an escalating trade war. Carney convened the Canada Investment Summit as part of his push to diversify an economy he insists had grown too reliant on an increasingly protectionist US. The guest list for the event in Toronto included representatives of Gulf sovereign wealth funds, European banks, the China Investment...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS6h ago'Canada can offer a more reliable route for energy exports to the EU', expert saysSpeaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Dr. Walaa-Eldeen Bakry, Principal Lecturer in Project Management and Finance and Director of Executive Education at Westminster Business School, says that "Carney is deliberately aiming to diversify the Canadian trade policy", explaining that it "can actually offer a more reliable route in terms of energy exports from Canada into the EU and we have seen last year a significant increase in oil exports to some European countries".France 24 [en]
POLITICS6h ago'Revolutionary change in American foreign policy': Canada pivoting towards EU, India and ChinaFrançois Picard is pleased to welcome Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Autocracy, Inc. According to Applebaum, the upheaval in American diplomacy and foreign policy transcends any one administration. She describes a full-fledged transformation in the way the United States exerts power, pivoting away from leadership of a democratic alliance and toward a transactional, mafia-style politics that fuses ideology, private economic interests, personal relationships and geopolitical leverage.France 24 [en]
POLITICS6h agoCarney says Canada will pursue ‘unique economic alliance’ with EU amid US trade spatPrime minister speaks of strengthening Canada’s economic and political ties to Europe at Canada Investment SummitMark Carney said Canada will pursue a “unique security and economic alliance” with Europe as he positions his country as a base to build in the “new global economic order”.Speaking to investors, company executives and government ministers at the inaugural Canada Investment Summit on Tuesday, the prime minister pitched Canada as a “safe harbour” and lucrative home for foreign capital as his government looks to reduce its reliance on trade with the United States. Continue reading...Guardian World
POLITICS6h agoCanada's Carney seeks closer Europe ties to counter hostile USCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Europe in the middle of a trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump, seeking a deeper relationship with the European Union that could give Canadians greater freedom to work and study there. FRANCE 24's Christopher Guly reports from Ottawa.France 24 [en]
POLITICS7h agoCanada's Carney seeking closer EU ties, to attend State of the EU addressCanada's Prime Minister Mark Carney will become the first non-EU head of government to attend the State of the Union address as he seeks to bring Canada and the EU closer in the face of a hostile United States.RFI [en]
POLITICS8h agoCarney says ‘nostalgia is not a strategy’ when it comes to the Canada-Trump trade warThe Canadian prime minister never mentioned US President Donald Trump by nameThe Independent World
POLITICS9h agoCanada still a crucial partner for US in 'many key areas,' PM Carney saysCarney made the comments at a two-day Investment Summit in Toronto as Canada seeks to diversify and bring new investment into the country.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS9h agoCanada's PM sells Canada to global investors but says US ties still crucial 'in key areas'Speaking to top global investors at a summit intended to curb Canada's dependence on the US, Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged both the US economy's importance for Canada and the need to diversify trade partners.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS10h agoCarney expects trade war with US to make Canada stronger and more resilientThe Canadian leader trusts that his country will emerge stronger and more autonomous after the trade dispute with its southern neighbor, highlighting the importance of cooperation based on mutual respect. Ottawa plans to attract private capital to improve airport infrastructure, while criticizing the approachClarín
CONFLICT10h agoCanada, the UK and Australia should investigate the WCK attack in GazaIsrael has made clear it is unwilling to hold to account those responsible for the deaths of seven humanitarian workers.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS11h agoCarney visits Europe: Can Canada seek refuge with the EU amid US trade war?Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking a 'unique alliance' with Europe as transatlantic relations sour.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS11h agoHow Canada’s Trump headache is fuelling a China trade boomCanada’s exports to China jumped by 30.1 per cent in the first half of 2026, led by crude oil, copper and other energy and mineral products, as Ottawa stepped up efforts to diversify trade ties amid growing tensions with its largest trading partner, the United States. Exports to China reached C$21.74 billion (US$15.63 billion) over the period, marking the highest first-half value since 1997, according to a trade report released by the Canada China Business Council and the China Institute at the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS12h agoCanada is a 'safe harbour' for global finance, Carney saysA $1tn sales pitch, more than 160 projects on offer, pivot to the EU amid a bitter trade war with the US - takeaways from the first Canada Investment Summit.BBC World
BUSINESS12h agoExpect EU to sign FTA and India-Canada negotiations to be completed by year-end, govt saysCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal will also be travelling to the U.S. at the end of September, during which he will likely hold a bilateral meeting with his U.S. counterpart to discuss trade issues, including the much-delayed interim trade agreement announced in February.The Hindu
POLITICS12h agoAustralia ‘on the same page’ as Canada on deepening EU ties, says key ministerAustralia's trade minister said his country will "take great interest" in what Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pursues with Brussels.Politico Europe
BUSINESS14h agoBrookfield, Canada Pension Plan launch C$50B Maple FundBrookfield and Canada Pension Plan have jointly established the C$50 billion Maple Fund. This new fund represents a substantial investment initiative by the two organizations.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS14h agoTrump’s tariffs on Canada could cost him several red statesPresident Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports and Canada's retaliatory measures are impacting key economic sectors in several Republican-leaning states, potentially affecting upcoming midterm elections.The Hill
CONFLICT16h agoLawrence Bishnoi’s associate deported from Canada, arrested by Punjab PoliceKaramveer Singh had reportedly provided logistical support and a hideout to Anmol Bishnoi, Lawrence’s younger brother, who was arrested by the NIAThe Hindu
BUSINESS16h agoCarney Pitches Canada as a Haven of Investment Stability in a Chaotic WorldPrime Minister Mark Carney brought together in Toronto about 100 money managers overseeing much of the world’s wealth to promote Canada as an ideal place to invest.NYT World
POLITICS17h agoCarney presses 10 EU countries to ratify Canada trade dealThe Canadian prime minister is seeking to deepen ties with Europe amid a trade war with the U.S.Politico Europe
BUSINESS17h agoCanada pitches itself as a haven for investors 'in a very uncertain world'Canada is positioning itself as a refuge for global capital, with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne saying the country is a safe place to invest "in a very uncertain world" as Ottawa hosts the largest investment summit in its history.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS1d agoCanada steps up efforts to reduce its economic dependence on the USThe Canadian economy has developed within the orbit of its powerful neighbor. Donald Trump's latest moves on tariffs highlight how this close relationship remains both an advantage and a source of vulnerability.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESS1d agoCarlyle to buy Parallax Energy, expanding oil and gas ​reach in CanadaCarlyle plans to acquire Parallax Energy, which will expand its presence in the Canadian oil and gas market.Seeking Alpha Tech