A Bridge Once Praised Now Under Fire President Donald Trump has reignited tensions with Canada by threatening to block the opening of a major cross-border bridge linking the United States and Canada. The move stunned policymakers because Trump publicly supported the same project during his first term. The bridge, designed to ease congestion and strengthen…
Economic Warning Signs Intensify Canada’s economic outlook has deteriorated as multiple indicators point toward stagnation rather than recovery. Recent data shows slowing output, declining per-capita growth, and persistent weakness across key sectors that traditionally support national expansion. Economists warn that these trends suggest structural issues rather than temporary slowdowns. With growth hovering near one percent,…
Warning Signs Multiply Across the Canadian Economy Canada’s economic outlook is deteriorating as fresh analysis suggests the country is edging closer to recession territory. Despite earlier interest rate cuts, growth remains sluggish, prompting economists to question whether monetary easing has lost its effectiveness. Recent data show overall economic expansion hovering near one percent annually, a…
Tariff Rhetoric Signals a Shift in US Trade Posture The United States’ sudden shift from praising Canada’s trade engagement with China to threatening sweeping tariffs has raised questions about the true drivers behind Washington’s actions. While framed publicly as a trade defense, the move appears rooted in political signaling rather than economic mechanics. The administration…
A Landmark AI Investment With Political Weight Microsoft’s pledge to invest billions of dollars into artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure across Canada has been framed as a transformative moment for the country’s digital future. The company has positioned the expansion as a commitment to strengthening Canadian innovation, economic growth, and technological independence at a time…
A Changed Relationship With Washington One year into Donald Trump’s second term, Canada’s relationship with the United States looks markedly different. Long defined by close economic integration and shared security interests, the bilateral partnership has become more volatile and politically charged. Trump’s renewed tariff threats and public remarks describing Canada as a potential “51st state”…
Dialogue Highlights Rising Political Uncertainty Ahead of Thailand’s 2026 Elections The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada hosted a forum featuring Pita Limjaroenrat in Vancouver. The discussion centered on Thailand’s unfolding political landscape and its broader strategic implications. Pita outlined the complexities created by the Constitutional Court’s dissolution of the Move Forward Party. He emphasized the…
Bank of Canada Moves to Support Economy The Bank of Canada lowered its key lending rate to 2.5% on Wednesday, down from 2.75%, in a move aimed at easing pressure on borrowers. The decision follows months of tariff uncertainty as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies weigh heavily on Canadian industries. By cutting rates, policymakers…
A Canadian pharmacy manager, Raelene Vandenbosch, has initiated a multi-million dollar legal battle after reportedly losing 12.57969337 bitcoins, now valued at approximately $1,359,246, to a sophisticated SIM-swapping scam. Her lawsuit targets telecom giant Rogers Communications and Match Transact Inc., alleging that a critical security lapse by a cellphone store employee was directly responsible for the…
Canada’s Quiet Rise as a Crypto Leader TORONTO — While the United States continues to wrestle with crypto regulation, Canada has quietly built one of the most advanced digital asset frameworks in the world. With a decade-long head start, a maturing regulatory environment, and a welcoming business climate, Canada has become a beacon for blockchain…
