Theo van Beusekom

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Carney has promised regular trade updates. Why is YouTube his platform of choice?

Carney has promised regular trade updates. Why is YouTube his platform of choice?

Political advertising, digital strategists weigh in on PM's Forward Guidance video. Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised regular updates on his government's efforts as Canada continues to work through a U.S. trade war while also seeking to strengthen relationships with other trading partners — and his medium of choice appears to be YouTube. "I promise you, I will never sugarcoat...

Is Canada's 'Netflix tax' worth the hassle it's getting from the U.S.?

Is Canada's 'Netflix tax' worth the hassle it's getting from the U.S.?

Online Streaming Act requires large streamers contribute to Canadian media funds. When she was growing up in Australia, Carla de Jong remembers watching the iconic Canadian TV show Degrassi — which at the time was airing on Australia's public broadcaster. "I love the example of Degrassi, which is a wonderful Canadian series…. And it showed me as an Australian teenager...

As Carney seeks strengthened global alliances, is it time Canada join the EU?

As Carney seeks strengthened global alliances, is it time Canada join the EU?

New polling shows just under half of Canadians support the idea, but there are costs. Since taking office, Prime Minister Mark Carney has made his desire to cut Canada's economic dependence on the United States crystal clear. And along the way, he's referenced Europe as a top destination for Canadian goods. "As the most European of the non-European countries, Canada...