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Fannie Olivier

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Washington demanding 'entry fee' from Ottawa before trade talks: sources

Washington demanding 'entry fee' from Ottawa before trade talks: sources

Trump administration demanding concessions before formally launching CUSMA talks, sources tell Radio-Canada. The Trump administration is demanding what amounts to an "entry fee" from Canada to engage in trade talks toward a revised Canada-United States-Mexico Free Trade Agreement (CUSMA), four sources told Radio-Canada. "The Americans are setting conditions before negotiations begin," said one high-ranking individual familiar with the matter. Three...

  • 2026-04-22
  • — CBC News
Carney speaks far less French than English in speeches, analysis shows

Carney speaks far less French than English in speeches, analysis shows

During last spring’s federal election campaign, Prime Minister Mark Carney declared himself a fan of Quebec musical artists Coeur de Pirate and Rock et Belles Oreilles, stating in the same breath that French is at the heart of Canadian identity. Since his election, however, the language has held a more modest place in his speeches.

  • 2025-10-09
  • — CBC News
Ottawa and Washington exchange document outlining possible terms of deal: sources

Ottawa and Washington exchange document outlining possible terms of deal: sources

Multiple sources caution more work to be done before a deal is reached. In a sign that Canada and the U.S. are making progress toward some sort of trade agreement, CBC News and Radio-Canada have learned about the existence of a working document outlining details of a potential deal. According to three sources with direct knowledge of the situation, the...

  • 2025-06-11
  • — CBC News