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Will Canada Finally Use the Oil Lever Against Washington?

As the U.S. imposes 50% tariffs and renames Great Lakes, Canada is forced to dust off century-old defense plans. This analysis explores Mark Carney’s shift towa…

Politics World Canada

Rein Kaljumäe · Sep 25, 2026 • 15:57

EU Associate Membership Offers Canada a Seat Without a Vote

Canada stands at the threshold of a first-of-its-kind EU associate membership, a status born from a 2023 report and accelerated by 2026 trade threats. This anal…

Politics World European Union

Rein Kaljumäe · Sep 17, 2026 • 17:08

The Defence Bank Large Allies Chose Not to Build

In 2026, a Canada-led coalition launched the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank to solve the structural funding gap in NATO rearmament. While nine nations ha…

Finance Politics Global Defence Bank

Rein Kaljumäe · Sep 16, 2026 • 07:27

Can Mark Carney pivot Canada to the $21 trillion EU single market?

Prime Minister Mark Carney is steering Canada toward an unprecedented associate membership with the EU to escape volatile US trade cycles. This strategic pivot …

World Politics Canada

Elisabeth Saar · Sep 13, 2026 • 13:26

Can a 1930 Tariff Law Dismantle a Modern Trade Alliance?

As the USMCA architecture weakens, a $715 billion bilateral trading relationship enters a phase of controlled demolition. From 50% tariffs to the weaponization …

Finance Business Trade War

Elisabeth Saar · Sep 08, 2026 • 09:53

Can Ottawa Survive Without the American Market?

Mark Carney declares the era of economic integration with America over after trade talks collapse in Washington. With 50% tariffs looming on $20 billion of good…

Politics World Canada

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 23, 2026 • 17:03

Why Does Canadian Whisky Fund a Fentanyl Crackdown?

A 50% tariff snapped into force at midnight, targeting everything from tongue depressors to Canadian whisky. This analysis explores the symbolic nature of the 2…

Politics Business Trade War

Elisabeth Saar · Aug 23, 2026 • 14:41

Can industry survive the sudden Section 338 Canada tariff shock?

The sudden implementation of Section 338 duties has ended the era of frictionless North American trade, raising effective rates on Canadian goods to 2.4%. As th…

Politics Business World

Elisabeth Saar · Jul 21, 2026 • 08:37

Why is Canada ditching US defense tech for a Swedish partner?

Canada is breaking its reliance on US defense tech by partnering with Sweden to secure the Arctic. By integrating Saab's GlobalEye on Bombardier jets, Prime Min…

Politics World Canada

Inese Kalvane · May 28, 2026 • 06:15