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Ranchers can rejig to avoid U.K. trade spat, bilateral deal gives edge over EU: envoy

Ranchers can rejig to avoid U.K. trade spat, bilateral deal gives edge over EU: envoy

OTTAWA — Britain's envoy to Ottawa suggests that an uproar in the Prairies over expanded trade agreements could be overcome if ranchers rejig their use of hormones — and she says an additional bilateral deal between Canada and London would give both
Canada can play a major role in addressing growing food insecurity, Nutrien CEO says

Canada can play a major role in addressing growing food insecurity, Nutrien CEO says

TORONTO — Canada is poised to play a big role in global food production as climate change makes farming more difficult and the world’s food supply chain is rendered fragile by political and economic uncertainty, said Nutrien CEO Ken Seitz.
Japan to resume imports of 91Ô­´´ processed beef, 20 years after mad cow disease

Japan to resume imports of 91Ô­´´ processed beef, 20 years after mad cow disease

OTTAWA — Japan is lifting the last of its restrictions against 91Ô­´´ beef, 20 years after BSE, often called mad cow disease, devastated this country's cattle industry.
Norad, Haiti, migration, critical minerals to top agenda for Trudeau and Biden

Norad, Haiti, migration, critical minerals to top agenda for Trudeau and Biden

WASHINGTON — U.S.
Firm handshakes, hard lines: Trudeau, Biden to talk protectionism, Haiti, migration

Firm handshakes, hard lines: Trudeau, Biden to talk protectionism, Haiti, migration

OTTAWA — U.S. President Joe Biden arrived Thursday evening in Ottawa for a whirlwind 27-hour visit expected to focus on both the friendly and thorny aspects of the Canada-U.S.
The USMCA's self-destruct button: review clause conjures fears of 2018 all over again

The USMCA's self-destruct button: review clause conjures fears of 2018 all over again

WASHINGTON — It's been less than three years since the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement replaced NAFTA as the law of the land in continental trade, and there are already hints of the existential anxiety that preceded it.
Better late than never: Trudeau finally gets a home-turf visit from U.S. president

Better late than never: Trudeau finally gets a home-turf visit from U.S. president

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden's last official visit to Canada came with a palpable sense of foreboding. Change was in the air. Authoritarian leaders in Syria and Turkey were consolidating power. Britain had voted to leave the European Union.
Norad, Haiti, critical minerals expected to top Trudeau-Biden talking points

Norad, Haiti, critical minerals expected to top Trudeau-Biden talking points

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden will spend two days in Canada beginning Thursday to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and speak to a joint session of Parliament, his first visit north of the border since taking the oath of office in 2021.
Cannabis 'price war' could cause 'significant' damage to industry: HEXO CEO

Cannabis 'price war' could cause 'significant' damage to industry: HEXO CEO

Hexo Corp.'s chief executive says he's seen a "price war" take shape over the last five months that could cause "significant" damage to Canada's cannabis industry. "No one wins in a price war," Charlie Bowman told analysts on a Friday call.
91Ô­´´ dairy plant becomes unlikely symbol of defiance for Ukrainian farmers

91Ô­´´ dairy plant becomes unlikely symbol of defiance for Ukrainian farmers

KRASNE, Ukraine — The cows on Lyuba Pastushok's farm are like her "cheeky children," she explained in Ukrainian as she walked among her growing herd, gently cooing to them and softly petting their heads.