Canada is home to roughly half of the world’s publicly traded mining and mineral exploration companies. These large Canadian firms frequently frame their operations abroad as vehicles for development, emphasizing the capacity of their projects to “transform lives” and “create … Continue reading
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Canada’s Recent Economic Partnerships: A Refreshing Agenda in International Trade Relations
Since the beginning of 2026, Canada has signed several trade agreements, most notably with India and China. Prime Minister Mark Carney has emphasized his goal of diversifying the Canadian economy and increasing economic relations with countries other than the US, … Continue reading
Carney’s Speech at the World Economic Forum: Plans Shared Prematurely or Right on Time?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney took to the stage on January 20 at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, urging his counterparts to reevaluate the rapidly evolving geopolitical climate. His speech served as an attempt to ignite a … Continue reading
How To Not Derail Canadian High Speed Rail Before It Even Happens
Canada now seems all-in on its “Alto” project to build an electrified high speed rail corridor between Toronto and Québec City. Initially introduced in the final days of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the ambitious initiative seeks to establish … Continue reading
Quebec’s Temporary Worker Regime: The Lie of Permanence
This November, Quebec’s Minister of Immigration Jean-Francois Roberge released his immigration plans for 2026-2029, which aims at reducing the number of foreign residents in Quebec, attributing them to the strain on public infrastructure and services, as well as with issues … Continue reading
Bills C-2 and C-12: The Potential Impacts of Canada’s New Immigration Policies
Two bills are currently on the table in Canada which have the potential to significantly alter the rights of asylum-seekers. Civil society groups have expressed significant opposition to the bills, but as Parliament continues to discuss, it remains unclear what … Continue reading
Cowichan Tribes v. Canada: Legal Victory over the Richmond Land Claim
After the longest trial in Canadian history, the British Columbia Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in August 2025, proclaiming that the Cowichan Tribes of Vancouver Island have Aboriginal title to a portion of land in the South Richmond … Continue reading
Net-Zero Banking Alliance, Formerly Led by Mark Carney, Announces Decision to Shut Down
In his role as UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance, Mark Carney established the Net Zero Banking Alliance before the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland. The alliance was established to help facilitate the … Continue reading
The Hidden Security Threats of Climate Change: When Risks Become Reality
In the past decade, the world has experienced several security crises that have required serious and immediate action, from the global pandemic in 2020 to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which reaches its 3rd anniversary this year. While it would … Continue reading
Oh, Canada: The Larger Picture Behind Canadians Fans Booing the U.S. Anthem at Hockey Games
On February 1 at the Ottawa Senators vs. Minnesota Wilds hockey game, the crowd erupted into loud boos as the United States (U.S.) national anthem played over the speakers. Similar scenes unfolded that same weekend at the Vancouver Canucks and … Continue reading