More than 300 big agriculture lobbyists took part in Cop30, investigation finds

For the first time in at least 30 years, the United States has exported more goods to Mexico than to Canada, according to U.S. government data. This shift highlights the consolidation of North American trade. Marcelo Ebrard, Mexico's economy minister, emphasized that Mexico is now the United States' main trading partner.

Canada's stock market closed higher, with the S&P/TSX Composite index rising by 0.81%. This positive performance reflects investor confidence amid a backdrop of fluctuating global markets. The increase indicates a favorable trading environment for Canadian equities.

The Bank of Canada's Vincent has highlighted the urgent need for attention to Canada's weak productivity, which poses challenges for economic growth. This concern reflects broader issues within the Canadian economy, where productivity levels have not kept pace with expectations, potentially hindering competitiveness in global markets.

A study has found that new all-electric homes in Handsworth, Birmingham, designed to meet updated building standards, exert less pressure on the electricity grid than anticipated. These homes utilize heat pumps for heating, which consume less energy and show variability in peak usage.

The Neoliner Origin has embarked on its inaugural two-week voyage from France to the US, aiming to transform the shipping industry, which is known for its significant environmental impact. The journey faced challenging weather conditions, with winds reaching 74 mph, officially classified as a hurricane. Despite the difficulties, the ship represents a potential shift towards more sustainable transport methods in maritime logistics.

Openlane has announced an increase in its Canadian receivables program limit to C$500 million. This decision reflects the company's strategy to enhance its financial capabilities and support its operations in Canada. The adjustment in the receivables program is expected to provide Openlane with greater flexibility in managing its financial resources and meeting the demands of its business activities in the region.

Canada's industry minister is set to make a decision next month regarding Anglo American's proposed takeover of Teck Resources. However, the minister has indicated that the commitments made by the British mining company thus far are insufficient to secure approval for the deal. This situation raises concerns about the future of the acquisition and its implications for both companies involved.

Cloudflare, a US company that protects millions of websites from malicious attacks, experienced a global outage on November 18, 2025. This incident caused error messages to appear across various websites, preventing users from accessing certain online services. The company has stated that it believes the issue is now resolved, although the exact cause of the outage remains unidentified.