March 2026

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Canadian Retailers Struggle as De Minimis Exemption Ends

The holiday shopping season is a high-stakes time for both consumers and retailers. This year, a significant change is looming that could alter the landscape of online shopping in Canada. The federal government is moving forward with a plan to scrap the long-standing $20 duty-free exemption for cross-border online purchases, a policy known as “de […]

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Opinion: Canada’s Aid Cuts May Strengthen Global South

For decades, the model of international development has been relatively straightforward: wealthy nations in the Global North provide financial aid, technical expertise, and resources to poorer nations in the Global South. This framework, while born of good intentions, is increasingly being scrutinized. Recent discussions, including those sparked by Canada’s own foreign aid budget adjustments, compel

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Opinion: Canada Must Invest in Supercomputers for Future

In an era defined by data, the nations that control the most powerful computational tools will shape the 21st century. From simulating climate change and discovering new pharmaceuticals to pioneering artificial intelligence and securing national infrastructure, supercomputers are the engines of modern sovereignty. Yet, as a recent Globe and Mail opinion piece highlighted, Canada faces

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The hottest Cyber Monday home tech deals on Amazon Canada

The shopping frenzy continues! While Black Friday offered a taste of the savings, Cyber Monday is the digital shopping event of the year, and there’s no better place to score incredible discounts on smart home technology than Amazon Canada. This is the perfect time to upgrade your living space, automate routines, and add a layer

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Globe editorial: The push and pullback of internal trade

For a nation built on the promise of a coast-to-coast economic union, Canada faces a surprising paradox: it is often easier for a Canadian company to trade with a foreign country than with another province. While the external borders are governed by international agreements, a complex web of provincial rules, standards, and protections creates significant

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Canadian Voter Preferences: Poilievre vs Carney Insights

The political landscape in Canada is shifting beneath our feet. As the cost of living climbs and economic anxieties deepen, the question of leadership is moving from the abstract to the intensely personal. While an election date remains on the horizon, a fascinating hypothetical duel is capturing the nation’s imagination: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre versus

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Alberta’s Public-Private Model Threatens Health Care

The foundation of Canada’s healthcare identity—a publicly funded, universally accessible system—is facing a profound test. The epicenter of this challenge is not in Ottawa, but in Alberta, where a series of legislative and policy changes are aggressively expanding the role of for-profit delivery and private payment. This isn’t just a provincial debate; it’s a blueprint

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Trump’s Ambassador to Canada Reverses Tariff Stance

The world of international diplomacy is rarely black and white, but few cases illustrate the profound shift from legislator to ambassador as starkly as that of Pete Hoekstra. Once a staunch congressional ally of Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies, Hoekstra’s transformation into a vocal opponent of tariffs—specifically those targeting Canada—after becoming the U.S. Ambassador to

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Canada Issues Travel Advisory as Mexico Joins Alerts

In a significant move reflecting growing global security concerns, the Government of Canada has escalated its travel advisories for several popular international destinations. The updated alerts place Mexico, Brazil, and the United Kingdom under an “Exercise a high degree of caution” advisory, a level two warning on Canada’s four-tier scale. This development aligns Canada with

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RECALL: Software issue impacts 3,700 vehicles in Canada

A significant software-related recall has been issued for thousands of vehicles across Canada, highlighting the growing complexity of modern automotive technology. The recall impacts approximately 3,700 cars and trucks due to a critical software glitch that could compromise a fundamental safety system. This issue serves as a crucial reminder for all drivers to stay informed

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