Canada Sees Record First Quarter for M&A
Mergers and acquisitions are off to their fastest start to a year ever in Canada, driven by a combination of cheap financing for buyers, high valuations for sellers and an improving economic outlook that’s encouraging companies to make major moves.
Canada’s Carbon Tax Upheld by Top Court, Cementing Green Agenda
Canada’s efforts to combat climate change scored a major victory after the country’s top court ruled that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s national carbon tax is constitutional
Export Boom Drives Canada’s Largest Trade Surplus Since 2014
Canada’s trade sector unexpectedly recorded its largest surplus in more than six years on across-the-board increases in exports.
Clarified Guidance Supports Health Care Access for Cross-Border Truckers
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has clarified its policy on treating truck drivers who cross the border from the United States into Canada for essential operations.
Kenan Advantage Group Acquires Canadian-Based Paul’s Hauling
Kenan Advantage Group has completed its acquisition of Paul’s Hauling Ltd.
October 2, 2020Kenan Advantage Group Acquires Canadian Firm Beaulac
Kenan Advantage Group has completed the acquisition of Les Distributions Carl Beaulac Inc., the company announced Sept. 18.
September 18, 2020Canada Extends US Border Restrictions to Oct. 21
Canada is extending the agreement to keep the U.S. border closed to nonessential travel to Oct. 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
US Removes Canada Aluminum Tariffs Amid Retaliation Threat
The U.S. announced the removal of aluminum tariffs it slapped on Canada last month.
September 15, 2020DHS Lifts New York Trusted Traveler Ban
The Department of Homeland Security announced it will lift its ban on certain Trusted Traveler Programs for New York residents.
Rise in Rail Shipments a Sign of Rebound in Canada
One of Canada’s railways is seeing signs the economy is slowly bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic.