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Ottawa tabling bill to skirt impact assessment law for ‘national interest’ projects
OTTAWA — The federal government is developing a “national interest” bill to fast-track nation-building projects…
Five things you need to know as Trump’s tariffs go back to court
WASHINGTON — The world buckled up for another roller-coaster ride of uncertainty this week as…
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs back on after appeals court decision
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are still hitting most countries around the world…
Chiuri leaves Dior, joining a growing list of high-profile global fashion exits
PARIS (AP) — Maria Grazia Chiuri, the first woman to lead Dior’s women’s collections, announced…
Saab, CAE to work jointly on training for Royal Canadian Navy’s new submarine fleet
OTTAWA — Swedish defence manufacturer Saab and Canadian tech company CAE Inc. say they will…
Car shoppers pessimistic about Canada’s zero-emissions vehicle sales target: survey
A new survey has found that the majority of car buyers don’t think the Canadian…
A timeline of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada
For over a year before the November 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump had been signalling…
Canada Post puts forward ‘final offers’ to union, posts $1.3B loss for 2024
MONTREAL — Canada Post said it notched nearly $1.3 billion in operating losses last year…
Cosmetics company E.l.f acquires Hailey Bieber’s Rhode beauty brand for $1 billion
NEW YORK (AP) — E.l.f. Beauty has acquired Hailey Bieber’s Rhode skincare brand in a…
Provinces ‘hold the key’ to unlocking homebuilding, new report argues
OTTAWA — While the federal government and cities across Canada are making strides on expanding…
Bill fast-tracking infrastructure projects passes as Speaker Raj Chouhan breaks tie
VICTORIA — A controversial bill in British Columbia responding to American tariffs has passed with…
U.S. federal court rules against Trump’s fentanyl and ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump hit a major legal barrier for his plan…
Truckers’ protests in Iran grow and win support from prominent dissidents
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Truck drivers in Iran blocked roads and ports Wednesday…
CBSA says 67 per cent of drugs seized in month-long operation were coming into Canada
OTTAWA — More than 67 per cent of the drugs seized during a month-long cross-country…
Minister says CFIA following due process in B.C. ostrich cull case
The federal agriculture minister says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is following “due process” as…
Mexican president invited but undecided on attending G7 summit in Alberta
OTTAWA — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday Canada has invited her to attend the…
Tenant group pushes for climate protections in report highlighting extreme heat risks
A Canadian tenant advocacy group says nearly half the renters they surveyed don’t have air…
Via Rail subsidiary paid Quebec marketing firm $330K as it pivoted to high-speed rail
MONTREAL — A federal Crown corporation paid more than $330,000 to an outside marketing firm…
B.C.’s minimum wage to increase to $17.85 on June 1
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Labour Ministry says the province’s lowest paid workers are getting a…
Bell announces plans to open six AI data centres in B.C. as part of Bell AI Fabric
Bell Canada has announced it will open six artificial intelligence data centres in B.C. as…
Trump says it will cost Canada $61B to join ‘Golden Dome’
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he told Canada it would cost…
Throne speech underscores Canada’s sovereignty, commits to joining ReArm Europe
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government confirmed Tuesday it is joining Europe’s massive new…
Canada Post, union set to return to bargaining table as OT ban continues
Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 of its workers are set to head back…
Government moves to purge consumer carbon pricing from law
OTTAWA — The federal government moved on Tuesday to purge consumer carbon pricing from law,…