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Carney Tempers Expectations on U.S.-Canada Trade Talks

                                             Carney says U.S. tariff reprieve 'unlikely' to happen before CUSMA review talks. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has downplayed the likelihood of a near-term trade deal between Canada and the United States, signaling that any progress will likely be folded into the upcoming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) scheduled for 2026. Speaking at a press conference in Ottawa, Carney explained that efforts to secure sector-specific agreements—particularly in industries such as steel, aluminum, autos, and lumber—have stalled since U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly ended negotiations in October. The talks were derailed after Ontario aired a controversial anti-tariff advertisement featuring former President Ronald Reagan, which drew sharp criticism from Washington. Carney emphasized that while Canada...

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AtkinsRéalis to Divest Stake in Highway 407 ETR Toll Road

 

AtkinsRéalis Group Inc., formerly known as SNC-Lavalin, has announced its intention to sell its 6.76% stake in 407 International Inc., the company that owns the Highway 407 ETR toll highway north of Toronto. This strategic move is part of AtkinsRéalis’ focus on its engineering services and nuclear businesses. The other major stakeholders in the toll highway are the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (with a 50.01% stake) and Cintra Global S.E. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Ferrovial S.A., holding 43.23%).

AtkinsRéalis aims to pursue margin expansion and growth, including investments in rapidly growing markets. These initiatives involve engineering services across the U.S., leveraging their nuclear expertise, and exploring accretive mergers and acquisitions.


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