In times of geopolitical tension and shifting alliances, science must act as a neutral bridge between nations. Canada’s Chief Science Advisor, Mona Nemer, explains why politically independent advice is vital and how science diplomacy has evolved since the pandemic.
By Tim Gabel
The EU and Canada plan to strengthen their collaboration across several key areas. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also used the EU-Canada summit to send a message to the United States.
By Corinna Visser
Large wildfires have once again been burning in Canada's west since May. The smoke from these areas travels beyond the US East Coast and across the Atlantic to Europe.
By Bernhard Pötter
Canada has sharply criticized the executions of four individuals who held both Chinese and Canadian citizenship. The Chinese Foreign Ministry, however, pointed to the rule of law in the country.
By Manuel Changming Liu
Canada has abolished the CO₂ tax for consumers. It was one of the first official acts of the new Prime Minister Mark Carney. The CO₂ tax for large emitters remains in place.
By Nico Beckert
Beijing imposed retaliatory tariffs on agricultural and food products from Canada. Even if the timing of the measures seems delayed, it is strategically sound.
By Ning Wang
Several countries have offered Thailand to take in the Uyghurs who were deported last week. Thailand is said not to have accepted these offers in favor of good relations with China.
By Emily Kossak
The EU Commission regrets the tariffs against Canada and Mexico. In Germany, the VDA warns of the impact of potential tariffs against the EU on suppliers.
By Redaktion Table
Through a subsidy program in Alberta, Canada, the oil giant Shell was able to register twice as many certificates as the actual amount of CO2 captured.
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A large majority of the upper house of the French Parliament rejects the ratification of the CETA trade agreement between the EU and Canada.
By Marc Winkelmann
