The Trump administration is considering pulling out of the KORUS free trade agreement. Is it the right move when standing against a nuclear North Korea?
Security, Trade and the Economy
The Security, Trade and the Economy program aims to provide Canadians with relevant and accessible analysis on current international economic policies with a focus on Canadian interests and trade security. Additionally, the program examines our country’s commitment to NATO’s mandate of encouraging economic collaboration and eliminating economic conflict.
A Step Closer to Legitimizing Cryptocurrency? Or Ways to Go?
Russia once considered giving cryptocurrency regulatory backing, but will it materialize? Or stagnate?
A Shifting Global Economy, Part 4: Global and Geopolitical Trends
This podcast is the fourth and final part in a series on “A Shifting Global Economy,” which engages our researchers in International Business and Economics on changes in the global economy driven by political, social, technological and other global trends. You can check out Part 1 here, Part 2 here, and Part 3 here. Listen as our analysts talk Read More…
Canada’s Progressive (and Ambitious) Goals for NAFTA
Canada’s proposing new chapters for NAFTA re-negotiation talks that are some of the most socially ambitious yet.
Bombardier Inc. and Consolidation in the Train Industry
Bombardier Transportation may have few options as the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation increasingly dominates the global rolling stock industry
Ikea’s expansion into India: Crisis and Complication on the Road to Conquest
Nilum Panesar explores the challenges and opportunities which Ikea will face as it expands into India.
The Return of the 80-Cent Loonie
Camille Bélanger explores the reasons behind the Canadian dollar’s surge.
Mathematics meets Politics: Game Theory & Trade Wars
Can mathematics shed light on why countries choose protectionism?
Interview with Ian Richardson: Bilderberg Elites in an Age of Populism
Who are the Bilderbergers, and how do transnational elites play a role in global governance? Benson Cheung interviews Professor Ian Richardson on the “Bilderberg People.”
Month 13 and a Reflection on the Economic Impact of Refugees in Canada
As Month 13 looms for many Syrians who are trying their hand at integrating into Canada without financial assistance, it is a pivotal point in the country’s ability to see their presence as a blessing as opposed to a burden.