The Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities to Address Grand Corruption in a Changing Geopolitical Order
The war in Ukraine prompted recognition of the need to address grand corruption as a matter of global security.
National Security Amendments Coming to the Investment Canada Act: An Interview with Andréa Daigle
iAffairs Canada sat down with Andréa Daigle, Communications and Media Relations Advisor at ISED, to discuss the importance of the ICA, the new amendments, and their implications for foreign investment in Canada.
Aligning Canada’s Trade and Development Policies Is Key to Economic Global Success
South America often flies under the radar with global priorities; however, Canada must recognize its potential and start focusing its attention on the Mercosur trade bloc. This trade agreement can further Canada's economy and political roots within South America.
Does Canada Need an Arctic Trade Policy?
With climate change rapidly warming the Arctic, Canada needs to re-assess how they view this geopolitical region. Working with a common ally such as the United States may present Canada with a suitable solution to establish Arctic trade.
Canada’s better-than-expected growth on agricultural trade with China
This article is also available on the Canada West Foundation. Our recent report, When interests converge: Agriculture as…
Third Time’s A Charm? The Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CI-CEPA) Initiative
On January 9, 2021, Global Affairs Canada released a public consultation for a possible free-trade agreement (FTA) with…
COVID-19’s Impact on the Canadian Labour Market
Executive Summary This paper analyzes COVID-19’s impact on the Canadian labour market by comparing important Canadian COVID-19 dates…
Bank of Canada’s COVID-19 Monetary Policy Responses
Purpose: This memo analyzes the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) monetary policy responses to counteract COVID-19’s negative Canadian economic…
The Commonwealth – Canada’s Gym Membership
In July 2020, the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali, Rwanda was postponed due to COVID-19.…
The Time for a Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement: Digital Healthcare Opportunities
COVID-19 has led to economic uncertainty in markets worldwide. However, some industries and regions have seen significant growth…