Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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Political aims, critical minerals strategy key to review of Teck-Anglo deal: experts
Political considerations and critical minerals strategy will be top of mind for Ottawa as it considers whether to approve a planned tie-up between Canada's Teck Resources Ltd. and U.K.-based Anglo Ame...
Sep 12, 2025
Manitoba's balanced-budget plan could face hurdle as agency predicts more red ink
WINNIPEG - A credit-rating agency is predicting a higher deficit in Manitoba next year, but Finance Minister Adrien Sala says the province remains committed to its campaign promise to balance the budg...
Sep 11, 2025
Alberta premier praises first batch of national-interest projects
CALGARY - Alberta's premier says she sees promising signs in the first batch of projects announced under Ottawa's new fast-tracked approval process, but environmentalists warn the inclusion of liquefi...
Sep 11, 2025
Here are the first major projects on Ottawa's fast-track list
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney named the first five projects on the federal government's fast-track list on Thursday - part of his plan to attract outside investment and bolster the Canadian econ...
Sep 11, 2025
Carney's major project list includes LNG development, nuclear power, mining
EDMONTON - An expansion to the Port of Montreal and work to double liquefied natural gas production in B.C. are among the first five projects under consideration for fast-track approval through the fe...
Sep 11, 2025
Shovels in the ground for K+S expansion at Bethune potash mine
A line of local leaders and company executives donned hard hats and high-visibility vests on Tuesday to lift ceremonial shovels and officially start the construction on the K+S expansion at its Bethun...
Sep 10, 2025 A number of local and company leaders join to shovel the first ceremonial piles of dirt at the sod turning for the K+S ‘Ramp Up’ project at the Bethune mine, including K+S Canada’s president Sam Farris and Dr. Carin-Martina Tröltzsch, K+S head office COO. Sept. 10, 2025 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Anand says Canada is 'evaluating the relationship with Israel' after Qatar strike
OTTAWA - Canada is "evaluating the relationship with Israel", Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Wednesday after Prime Minister Mark Carney called the country's strike on Qatar "an unprovoked a...
Sep 10, 2025
Canada to convene G7 energy, environment ministers in Toronto next month
OTTAWA - Canada will be hosting G7 energy and environment ministers in Toronto next month. The meeting takes place Oct. 30 to 31 and the agenda is broad, covering topics like wildfires and artificial ...
Sep 10, 2025
Carney's first budget to show Canadians the 'cost to sovereignty': Experts
OTTAWA - Fiscal experts say Ottawa will have to be transparent with Canadians in the upcoming fall budget to justify a seismic shift in spending away from government programs and toward defence and in...
Sep 10, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney is preparing to table his first federal budget this fall. Carney speaks at a press conference in Mississauga, Ont., on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan
Ottawa hasn't heard directly from China on EV tariffs, agriculture minister says
WINNIPEG - Any decision on easing tariffs on electric vehicles from China would have to take into consideration impacts on other sectors, federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald said Tuesday. Can...
Sep 09, 2025
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
The may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the president...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...