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1 month ago | policyoptions.irpp.org | Maria Popova

(Version fran√ßaise disponible¬†ici)In the few short weeks since his second inauguration, Donald Trump has done so much to weaken Canada-U.S. relations that our southern ally ‚Äď alongside whom we fought world wars and navigated global crises ‚Äď is increasingly perceived as an adversary. The U.S. president‚Äôs repeated threats of 25-per-cent tariffs on all Canadian exports, as well as separate tariffs on steel and aluminum, could unleash an outright trade war in North America.

1 month ago | policyoptions.irpp.org

Africa’s booming markets and workforce offer Canada new trade, investment, and climate security opportunities. Will Canada seize them?

2 months ago | policyoptions.irpp.org | Gillian Brown |Alex Marland

Canadian party leaders and their teams are known for demanding strong message discipline from caucus members. But when a transition occurs, as in a leadership race, members of Parliament have much more freedom to voice their own positions. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s impending resignation offers a rare opportunity for Liberal MPs to openly champion the interests of their constituents.

2 months ago | policyoptions.irpp.org | Gillian Brown |Alex Marland

Gillian Brown is a master’s student in the department of politics at Acadia University.

2 months ago | policyoptions.irpp.org | Kathryn May

OTTAWA – Donald Trump’s chaotic presidency and trade war with Canada are triggering a policy shift not seen in decades – one that will spill over into the public service, which many fear isn’t equipped to handle it without major reform. Trump’s trade shocks have dampened Quebec sovereignty, ignited a wave of national unity and now business and political leaders are racing to recalibrate Canada’s relationship with an increasingly combative and isolationist Trump administration.