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Why Mark Carney’s victory won’t heal the US-Canada rift
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Why Mark Carney’s victory won’t heal the US-Canada rift

Mark Carney leads the Liberals to victory in Canada. So, what's next for the US-Canada relationship? The conclave will pick the next pope. How is it relevant for the wider geopolitical landscape? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

Eric Martel, President and CEO of Bombardier
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Hard Numbers: Bombardier blasts Ottawa, Freight flows fall,  Canada-Taiwan trade pact framed, Titanic racket rocks Kiwis

10 billion: The Canadian government is ready to spend as much as CA$10 billion on new surveillance aircraft, and it looks like the contract will be awarded to Seattle-based Boeing. Canada’s Bombardier is furious.

A graphic showing English-French bilingualism in Canada.
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The Graphic Truth: English-French bilingualism in Canada

The share of Canadians who can hold a conversation in both English and French has plateaued around 18% for two decades, despite strong legal protections for the French language and official encouragement of bilingualism.

Can Canada woo techies from the US and become a digital nomad hotspot?
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Can Canada woo techies from the US and become a digital nomad hotspot?

The battle for tech talent between the United States and Canada is heating up. Last week, Canadian Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced a suite of reforms aimed at attracting technology sector workers from around the world, including the US. The move comes as Canada struggles to respond to American green subsidies for energy and transportation as part of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Ian Explains: Biden-Trudeau summit well worth the wait
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Ian Explains: Biden-Trudeau summit well worth the wait

Joe Biden and Justin Trudeau finally met recently, two years after Biden came to office. The good personal vibes, as expected, were great, and the state of the US-Canada relationship is strong, though not perfect, Ian Bremmer explains on GZERO World.

Subsidy game could hurt Canada-US relations
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Subsidy game could hurt Canada-US relations

What is happening with US/Canada relations? Jon Lieber, head of Eurasia Group's coverage of political and policy developments in Washington, DC shares his perspective on US politics.

U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau during a bilateral meeting at the North American Leaders' Summit in Mexico City, Mexico, January 10, 2023.
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Biden-Trudeau talks focus on immigration and defense

Amid the pomp and pageantry accompanying President Joe Biden’s first official visit to Canada, he and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau are looking to make some deals.

​Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy awards a Ukrainian service member at a position near a frontline, in Donetsk region, Ukraine March 22, 2023.
US & Canada

What We’re Watching: Zelensky’s Bakhmut message, Rishi’s post-Brexit win, Trudeau’s take on Haiti, Ethiopia’s peace progress

Russia and Ukraine score points where they can; Has Brexit got “done” yet?; Trudeau’s take on Haiti; Ethiopia, TPLF take steps in tenuous peace

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks with Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as they meet during the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 9, 2022.
US & Canada

US green subsidies pushback to dominate Biden's Canada trip

As Ottawa prepares for a two-day visit by President Joe Biden starting Thursday, Canadians have been speculating about whether he will do something to stop the northward flow of border crossings by undocumented migrants at Roxham Road, Quebec.