Economy

6 economic areas Canada and China have agreed to expand — and one big holdout

Nations to co-operate on energy and other areas, while sensitive sectors remain off limits

By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press |January 16, 2026

6 min read

Housing starts rose 5.6% in 2025 but still ‘far from the target’: CMHC

At least 430,000 units annually are needed over the next decade to restore 2019 affordability levels

By Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press |January 16, 2026

3 min read

Carney reaches ‘landmark’ tariff-quota deal with China on EVs, canola

Deal part of broader strategic partnership as Canada seeks to double non-U.S. exports by 2030

By Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press |January 16, 2026

4 min read

Federal debt stuck in fiscal ‘long Covid’

Fiscal complacency hampers ability to deal with further shocks: GRI event

By Jonathan Got |January 15, 2026

2 min read