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Opinion editor in the Globe and Mail's business section. Pitch me: elou@globeandmail.com.

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Opinion: To Trump’s tariffs and chaos, world-travelling Carney says ‘not today’ Prime Minister’s foreign trips rallying new trade allies to our side signals he is preparing for a necessary trade battle with the U.S.

To Trump’s tariffs and chaos, world-travelling Carney says ‘not today’

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by John Turley-Ewart: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

03.03.2026 11:05 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: Does Donald Trump want regime change in Iran? Or a Venezuela Solution? When given the chance to remove the Venezuelan dictatorship, Trump instead chose oil and installed his own protection racket

Does Donald Trump want regime change in Iran? Or a Venezuela Solution?

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Tony Keller: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

03.03.2026 01:35 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: India’s oil problem has been worsened by the Iran war – but Canada may have the solution Building additional capacity to tidewater secures Canadian jobs, strengthens democratic alliances – and positions Canada to lead as an exporter of solutions

India’s oil problem has been worsened by the Iran war – but Canada may have the solution

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Gupreet Lail, Klevin Krausert: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

03.03.2026 01:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: Alberta’s oil sands should be the HALO trade for Asian economies Deep-pocketed Asian energy companies are revisiting their reliance on supplies from the Persian Gulf

Alberta’s oil sands should be the HALO trade for Asian economies

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Andrew Willis: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

03.03.2026 01:01 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: Canada’s submarine conundrum: Buying a few boats is harder than it looks Ottawa will have to perform a delicate balancing act between learning from procurement mistakes, pivoting to new supply chains and meeting North American alliance commitments

Canada’s submarine conundrum: Buying a few boats is harder than it looks

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Jeffrey F. Collins: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

02.03.2026 21:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: OpenAI has shown it cannot be trusted. Canada needs nationalized, public AI OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, lobbied Ottawa for business. All the while it hid its knowledge of Tumbler Ridge shooter

OpenAI has shown it cannot be trusted. Canada needs nationalized, public AI

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Nathan Sanders, Bruce Schneier: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

01.03.2026 21:07 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: An Iran oil shock darkens prospects for all the money in the world If this war leads to any other outcome than a quick regime collapse, anxiety may rise quickly in world oil markets

An Iran oil shock darkens prospects for all the money in the world

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by John Rapley: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

28.02.2026 21:43 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: Tariff-mad Trump keeps talking big but plays a losing game The U.S. President can fume all he wants – the Supreme Court has dealt his strategy a fatal blow

Tariff-mad Trump keeps talking big but plays a losing game

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by John Rapley: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

28.02.2026 11:05 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: What is Europe even for? Decline and tragedy at the heart of the West Europe has been pushed to the brink – unstable, broke and impotent. The continent needs to get its act together so we can all have a better tomorrow

My latest in the Globe and Mail:

What is Europe even for? Decline and tragedy at the heart of the West www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

28.02.2026 09:03 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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Opinion: Why India needs Canada, and how we can leverage that The use of tariffs has led to countries distrusting the U.S. This creates an opportunity for Canada

Why India needs Canada, and how we can leverage that

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Jeff Mahon: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

27.02.2026 16:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: The U.S. no longer believes that trade can be a win-win. Buckle up, Canada The old give-and-take between our countries is now take-and-take

The U.S. no longer believes that trade can be a win-win. Buckle up, Canada

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Tony Keller: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

27.02.2026 10:03 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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Opinion: The myth of homeownership as an investment is wreaking untold damage Real estate is neither a guaranteed nor a rapid wealth generator – and forgetting that is dangerous

The myth of homeownership as an investment is wreaking untold damage

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by J. Ari Pandes: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

27.02.2026 10:03 — 👍 1    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: India is signing trade deals with other middle powers. Canada cannot get lost in the shuffle India has now secured preferential access to two-thirds of global markets after a significant EU deal

India is signing trade deals with other middle powers. Canada cannot get lost in the shuffle

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Rita Trichur: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

27.02.2026 00:39 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The front page of the Globe and Mail for Thursday, Feb 26, 2026:

26.02.2026 15:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: Why Mark Carney must go to India (and other countries that are not the U.S.) Carney’s upcoming trade-focused trips strengthen Canada’s position in negotiations with the U.S.

Why Mark Carney must go to India (and other countries that are not the U.S.)

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Daryl Ching: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

26.02.2026 11:05 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: Trump might order banks to verify clients’ citizenship. What’s so wrong about that? Financial services industry is concerned new requirements would make banks part of Trump’s hard-line illegal immigration efforts

Trump might order banks to verify clients’ citizenship. What’s so wrong about that?

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Gus Carlson: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

26.02.2026 11:05 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: At State of the Union, Trump touts economy with childish naivety and Third World demagoguery Trump has dragged the U.S. well into the realm of banana-republic governance

At State of the Union, Trump touts economy with childish naivety and Third World demagoguery

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by :

25.02.2026 21:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: Trump’s tariff defence at the State of the Union show a weak hand and an era ending Canada should focus on sector specifics and be prepared for tradeoffs

Trump’s tariff defence at the State of the Union show a weak hand and an era ending

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Wolfgang Alschner: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

25.02.2026 13:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: Let’s just buy the F-35s and not cut off our nose to spite our face Canada should not let strong emotions over the U.S. administration cloud our judgment when it comes to which fighter jets to purchase

Let’s just buy the F-35s and not cut off our nose to spite our face

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Christopher Worswick: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

25.02.2026 11:03 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 3    📌 0
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Opinion: Ford can’t ignore the plight of poor students. But some middle-class parents deserve a kick in the pants Low-income students will pay a hefty price for Ontario’s changes to OSAP funding, while families who need it least keep enjoying the free ride

Ford can’t ignore the plight of poor students. But some middle-class parents deserve a kick in the pants

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Rita Trichur: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

25.02.2026 11:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: How will free-spending Ford pay for Ontario’s $400-billion nuclear plans? If the plans are to be paid for through the rates charged for the electricity produced, bills will rise dramatically

How will free-spending Ford pay for Ontario’s $400-billion nuclear plans?

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Mark Winfield: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

24.02.2026 23:51 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: Danielle Smith’s referendum plans show the folly of Carney giving further concessions on energy policy By cuing up the next set of grievances before the last round has been fully resolved, any intergovernmental harmony from further federal backtracking will be short-lived

Danielle Smith’s referendum plans show the folly of Carney giving further concessions on energy policy

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Adam Radwanski: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

24.02.2026 11:02 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: In dealing with Tariff Man, Canada’s best bet is to keep on ragging the puck Donald Trump’s crusade is not over, but our economy is in a strong position

In dealing with Tariff Man, Canada’s best bet is to keep on ragging the puck

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Tony Keller: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

24.02.2026 01:29 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: Referendum uncertainty risks undermining Alberta’s economy To achieve its goals, the province needs steady investment and newcomers

Referendum uncertainty risks undermining Alberta’s economy

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Andrew Willis: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

23.02.2026 22:44 — 👍 0    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: Trump, stung by the Supreme Court slapdown, may turn eyes toward Canada A trilateral trade negotiation underscores the potential for economic consolidation and expansion

Trump, stung by the Supreme Court slapdown, may turn eyes toward Canada

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Andrei Sulzenko: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

23.02.2026 21:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: With Ontario’s student-loan reforms, universities must now fight for their very lives Unless a program’s value proposition is preserved in the labour market, future demand for many bachelor’s degrees will dry up

With Ontario’s student-loan reforms, universities must now fight for their very lives

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by John Turley-Ewart: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

23.02.2026 17:37 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: Let’s stop giving billions in research funding to foreign firms Subsidiaries of foreign firms qualify as ‘Canadian,’ get taxpayer-funded subsidies then commercialize their research abroad

Let’s stop giving billions in research funding to foreign firms

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Natalie Raffoul , Neil Desai: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

23.02.2026 02:26 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: A ruling against Trump’s tariffs changes nothing, and everything American politics is finally delivering some overdue baby steps against Trump’s trade policies

A ruling against Trump’s tariffs changes nothing, and everything

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Tony Keller: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

21.02.2026 01:17 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: As Silicon Valley seeks pie-in-the-sky AI dreams, the bubble is deflating Despite bold claims of an imminent AI breakthrough, U.S. market signals suggest hype may be running ahead of reality

As Silicon Valley seeks pie-in-the-sky AI dreams, the bubble is deflating

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by John Rapley: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

20.02.2026 20:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Opinion: Productivity is an urgent problem for Canada. The response? A 15-year study We already know what actions are needed to boost productivity. We’re just missing the willingness to act

Productivity is an urgent problem for Canada. The response? A 15-year study

The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Charles Lammam:

20.02.2026 18:06 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0