Canadian Maple Syrup Exports Are Surging as Global Demand Grows
Canadian maple syrup exports jumped 17.2% to $844.2 million in 2025, with growing overseas demand offering Canada a sweet trade-diversification opportunity.
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Canada Already Has an Alternative to U.S. Trade Dependence — So Why Aren’t We Using CETA More?
Canada already has a powerful tool for diversifying trade away from excessive dependence on the United States. CETA gives Canadian businesses preferential access to the European Union — but Canada is still not using the agreement to its full potential.
Why Canadian Beef Prices Remain High—even as the Cattle Herd Starts Growing
Canada’s cattle herd grew in 2026 for the first time since 2018. That does not mean cheaper steaks and ground beef are immediately on the way.
Quiet U.S. Policy Changes and Canada’s Response: What Changed on September 8, 2026
Canada’s September 8 government watch finds a U.S. move toward mandatory beef origin labelling, new Section 338 machinery, Canadian counter-tariffs now in force and an extension of federal fuel-tax relief.
Canada’s September 8 Counter-Tariffs: What Could Cost More—and What to Buy Instead
Canada’s new counter-tariffs cover $27.6 billion in U.S.-origin goods. Here is what they mean for shoppers, farmers and small businesses.
The Battle of the Milk: Canadian Dairy – We Have A Certain Bar to Meet
The Dairy Divide: Why Canadian Milk is Different If you’ve ever crossed the border and noticed the price of a gallon of milk is significantly lower than a four-litre bag in Ontario, you’ve seen the “Dairy Divide” in action. But as we often say here at Canadian Country Life, the price tag only tells half […]