Ricardo Chejfec

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Chinese Tariff Rollback: What Does It Mean for Communities Across Canada?

Chinese Tariff Rollback: What Does It Mean for Communities Across Canada?

In January, Canada and China announced a new trade framework that will lift several Chinese tariffs on Canadian exports as well as Canadian tariffs on Chinese electric cars. Set to take effect March 1, the deal will significantly ease pressure on Canadian exports of canola, pulses and seafood. While the deal is welcome relief, significant damage was done. Saskatchewan’s canola...

Why Canada’s nation-building moment demands a skills revolution

Why Canada’s nation-building moment demands a skills revolution

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ambitious plan to fast-track major projects represents a once-in-a-generation nation-building opportunity. From critical minerals and electricity transmission to pipelines and clean energy grids, these projects promise to reshape Canada’s economic landscape. But there’s a critical piece missing from this vision: ensuring the communities where these projects will be built have the necessary skilled workers...