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OP/ED: How do we deepen our U.S. trade but diversify, as well?

The following Fraser Institute piece, by Steven Globerman and ICBA’s Jock Finlayson, first appeared in The Financial Post on June 24, 2026.

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Navigating Choppy Waters: ICBA Economics’ Mid-Year Update

At the halfway point of a notably turbulent 2026, Canadian policymakers and business leaders are navigating an uncertain and, at times, perilous...

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BLOG: Tracking Business Dynamics

In a recent report, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business lamented Canada’s “entrepreneurial drought,” as the ranks of new businesses...

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Gravity Always Wins: Why Diversifying Canada's Trade Is Harder Than Ottawa Admits

Prime Minister Carney has promised to double Canada's non-US exports within a decade, backed by a $10-billion Trade Diversification Corridor Fund. A...

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OP/ED: Storm clouds continuing to gather over Canada’s economy

The following op-ed by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson first appeared in the Toronto Sun on June 4, 2026.

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