Canada Correspondent

The Wall Street Journal is seeking an ambitious, globally minded correspondent to cover Canada, documenting the political, economic and cultural forces shaping America’s most important trading partner. Canada is often viewed through a narrow lens in U.S. discourse, yet the country sits at the center of critical debates over trade, energy, immigration, industrial policy and the future of Western alliances. This role will bring clarity, urgency and distinctive reporting to stories that matter deeply to Journal readers across business, finance and geopolitics.

At a moment of heightened tension in North American relations, the correspondent will chronicle how Canadian leaders—including Prime Minister Mark Carney—navigate a complex relationship with President Donald Trump, respond to mounting tariff pressure from Washington and manage domestic economic strains tied to global uncertainty. The position offers an opportunity to define the Journal’s coverage of a country whose pol...