Mariane Bourcheix-Laporte

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and chief trade negotiator Janice Charette listen as Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks about Canada’s response to new U.S. tariffs during a news conference in Ottawa in August 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Patrick Doyle

Caught between culture and commerce: Canada’s high‑stakes trade clash with the United States

The federal government’s double discourse on cultural sovereignty reflects the dilemma of exercising it in the era of free trade.
Le premier ministre canadien Mark Carney s'entretient avec le président Donald Trump lors d'un déjeuner de travail réunissant les dirigeants du G7 et du Moyen-Orient à Évian-les-Bains, en France, le 16 juin 2026. (Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Photo via AP,File)

Négociations de libre‑échange et culture : que signifie le double discours du gouvernement fédéral ?

Le double discours du gouvernement fédéral sur la souveraineté culturelle représente bien le dilemme de son exercice à l’ère du libre-échange.
The Online Streaming Act aims to level the playing field between streaming giants and legacy Canadian radio and television broadcasters. (Shutterstock)

How the Online Streaming Act will support Canadian content

The Online Streaming Act is set to soon become law in Canada. The act is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to support BIPOC content.

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