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The first mandatory six-year review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) began on July 1, 2026, marking a significant moment for North American trade. While CUSMA has not expired, the United States has signaled that it is not ready to approve an immediate long-term extension, increasing uncertainty for businesses and investors. This article explains what happened during the review, why it matters for Canada, the industries most exposed to potential changes, and what Canadians should expect as negotiations continue. It also explores the possible outcomes of the review process and why stable trade rules remain essential for Canada's economy

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The best age to start retirement planning in Canada is as early as possible. A 22-year-old contributing $500 per month at 6% annual return accumulates over $1,000,000 by age 65, compared to just $119,000 for someone who starts at 50 with the same monthly contribution. TwikUp breaks down exactly what to prioritize in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s, covers Canada's public pension system including CPP and OAS, explains the RRSP and TFSA landscape in 2026, and calculates how much you actually need to retire comfortably across different Canadian cities.

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Healthcare, construction, transportation, technology, and skilled trades continue to experience significant labour shortages across Canada. Here's which occupations are facing the greatest demand and why they matter in 2026.

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Canada and Ireland have unveiled a broader partnership spanning AI, health innovation, food security, defence, and climate action as trade reaches $6 billion.

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The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25%, extending its pause for a fifth straight meeting as policymakers balance slowing growth, rising oil prices, and the risk of persistent inflation.

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Canada's merchandise exports reached a record in April, helping push the country's trade surplus to a 15-month high. But the latest figures also underscore how heavily Canada's economy still relies on the United States.

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The FIFA World Cup is expected to bring new tourism, infrastructure spending, and business opportunities, making the tournament about more than just sport.

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Canada's job market delivered an unexpected rebound in May, challenging recession concerns and adding a new layer of complexity to the country's economic outlook.

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A second LNG agreement linked to British Columbia's Ksi Lisims project is reinforcing energy ties between Canada and Germany and drawing attention to Canada's export ambitions.

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Canada's economy recorded two consecutive quarters of GDP contraction, meeting the definition of a technical recession. Here's what the term means, why experts are cautious about calling it a full recession, and what it could mean for Canadians.

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Canada's labour market delivered a surprise boost in May, adding 87,800 jobs and pushing unemployment down to 6.6%, far outperforming economist forecasts amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

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Automotive, agriculture, energy, and manufacturing sectors face major disruption risks if CUSMA renewal fails or is delayed beyond 2026.

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Canada has formally requested a 16-year CUSMA extension to 2042 as the July 1 review deadline approaches, with U.S. resistance and trade tensions rising.

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Canada recorded two straight quarters of GDP decline, triggering talk of a technical recession. Economists say the label matters less than the broader signs of economic weakness.