As the prime minister hits the European circuit Wednesday, his critics and supporters believe it’s time to flesh out what his idea of deeper ties really looks like.

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will gather scores of deep-pocketed investors in Toronto next week in a bid to fix Canada's "Achilles heel" — a persistent lack of business

A ballyhooed summit in Toronto and a big speech in Europe offer opportunities to seize business and diplomatic opportunities, but there are hazards.