Carney’s new green agenda

While some say Justin Trudeau’s government had a much more hands-on approach to environmental issues, appearing to favour deterrents over incentives, the Carney government’s strategy may be more restrained and integrated with its economic agenda.




Canadian Financial Close: Loonie higher as oil and gold jump

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar advanced on Tuesday, as prices for crude oil and gold shot upward. The loonie ended the day at US$0.7255 or US$1=C$1.3783, compared to US$0.7240 or US$1=C$1.3813 on Monday. The United States Dollar Index fell 0.62 of a point at 99.21. Statistics Canada reported today the country had a merchandise[...]








Canadian Financial Close: Loonie unchanged, crude oil surges

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was unchanged on Friday but ended the week more than four-tenths of a United States cent lower. The loonie ended the day at US$0.7308 or US$1=C$1.3683. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports, excluding those from the energy sector and those already covered by[...]

Canadian Financial Close: Crude oil down, TSX rises

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar uncovered some upside on Thursday as tariff threats from United States President Donald Trump continued to rattle markets. The loonie ended the day at US$0.7308 or US$1=C$1.3683, compared to US$0.7303 or US$1=C$1.3693 on Wednesday. The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.04 of a point at 97.60. Benchmark crude oil[...]