Canada's trade deficit in May narrowed after a record-breaking deficit in April as total exports rose and imports fell even as the impact of U.S. tariffs dented shipments south of the border, data showed on Thursday.
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Canada’s trade deficit narrows in May, US exports drop to lowest since pandemic
Exports to countries other than U.S. rise, but not enough to offset losses like canola exports to China
Federal byelection called in Alberta’s Battle River-Crowfoot riding
Conservative leader Poilievre to to be on ballot after MP resigns seat
A federal byelection has been called in the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot where Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will seek to regain a seat in Parliament.
Canada rescinds digital services tax to advance stalled trade talks with US
Canada scrapped its digital services tax targeting U.S. technology firms just hours before it was due to take effect on Monday, in a bid to advance stalled trade negotiations with the U.S.
Agriculture, food should tie labour needs to federal priorities, panel says
Government spending commitments to defense, housing could draw away workers from strapped labour pool
Canada's agri-food sector needs to make clear to the federal government that solving its labour issues ties into economic and nation-building plans, industry insiders say.
Trump cuts off US trade talks with Canada, shattering optimism over tariff deals
U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly cut off trade talks with Canada on Friday over its tax targeting U.S. technology firms, saying that it was a "blatant attack" and that he would set a new tariff rate on Canadian goods within the next week.
Alberta and Saskatchewan call for stop to federal interference in provincial resources
Bill C-5 proves current energy regulations a hindrance to nation building: Moe
The governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan have a unified message after recent meetings - federal inference in provincial resource development must stop.
Bill to protect supply management passes, exporters disappointed
Bill C-202 must receive Royal Assent before it can be put into force
Exporters feel Bill C-202 undermines the country's commitment to rules-based international trading and sends the wrong message to trading partners.
Growing Canada’s beef herd: CCA’s priorities working with new federal government
CCA Reports, from the June 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
This is my first column since the federal election. The Canadian Cattle Association works with all elected officials and parliamentarians, regardless of the political party that they represent, to address issues that concern Canada’s beef producers. During the election period, we developed recommendations so that we can reduce the barriers facing our farmers and ranchers that come […] Read more
Toronto MP named agriculture committee chair
Ontario MP Michael Coteau will chair the next House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.
Alberta MP resigns, Poilievre will seek seat
Damien Kurek has formally resigned his Alberta seat, allowing Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection expected this summer.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
