Paul Vieira

The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge was delayed last month due to unresolved issues between Washington and Ottawa.

Paul Vieira OTTAWA—The U.S. and Canada have struck a deal that paves the way to open a new multibillion-dollar bridge connecting Detroit to

Economists said the Bank of Canada is likely to keep its policy rate unchanged for a sixth consecutive time, as inflation remains too hot to cut and economic activity too tepid to raise.

Paul Vieira OTTAWA—The Bank of Canada is likely to keep its policy rate unchanged for a sixth consecutive time on Wednesday, as inflation remains too hot to cut and economic activity too tepid to raise.

Officials say they are increasingly confident that the economy is on the rebound, although uncertainty remains elevated about the outcome in the Middle East and U.S. trade policy.

Paul Vieira OTTAWA—The Bank of Canada left its main interest rate unchanged on Wednesday at 2.25% as it presented what Gov.

OTTAWA—Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he and President Trump agreed Tuesday to accelerate trade talks in an effort to resolve friction and avoid a new 50% U.S. tariff on a series of goods.

OTTAWA—Canadian retail sales rose in May for a fifth straight month, pumped up by higher gasoline prices. An early estimate points to another retail-sales increase in June.

OTTAWA—Canadian producer prices declined in June, marking the first month-over-month drop in five months, after a tentative accord between the U.S. and Iran led to lower energy prices.

OTTAWA—Canada will abandon efforts to compel foreign streamers to make mandatory financial contributions to the domestic entertainment industry, according to a court filing.