2 h. ago Eby calls on Ottawa to be ‘relentless and remorseless’ in pursuing economic growth

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby promises to fire up the provincial economy with a vision that would secure $200 billion in additional investments by 2035. Eby said the so-called Look West plan has “ambitious but achievable goals” for how the province will drive the national economy. “You miss 100 per cent of the […]

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3 h. ago Ottawa police ask for help to ID suspect in Rideau Street stabbing

At about 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 24, Ottawa police officers were called to the scene in the 0-100 block of Rideau Street

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33 h. ago As food insecurity increases, Ottawa Food Bank calls on governments to address affordability crisis

Visits to member agencies by those facing food insecurity have increased 101 per cent since 2019.

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3 d. ago Bell: Danielle Smith can smell victory for Alberta and the oilpatch

Could there be peace between Alberta and the Liberal government in Ottawa? Premier Danielle Smith says Yes

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4 d. ago ‘Time to unlock our potential’: New Brunswick’s Sisson Mine added to major projects

Sisson Mine has been added to Ottawa's list of nation-building projects, with Premier Susan Holt calling it an important step in putting the province on the national stage. 

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4 d. ago Alberta premier supportive of new major projects, says pipeline negotiation ongoing

Not amongst the second batch of key major projects was a bitumen pipeline Alberta has been advocating for, but Danielle Smith says negotiations with Ottawa are ongoing.

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5 d. ago Alberta remains focused on Ottawa deal as pipeline proves elusive

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said her government has been in the midst of what she describes as "sensitive negotiations" with federal counterparts.

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9 d. ago Bell: Premier Smith weighs in on higher speed limits for Alberta's big highways

Premier Danielle Smith shows she is a strong backer of raising the speed limit on the big highways in Alberta

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1 week ago Family of Ottawa mass murder victims calls on immigration department for help

The surviving father of an Ottawa mass stabbing victim says his family is struggling with stalled immigration cases, pleading for federal help nearly a year after the tragedy.

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1 week ago Nelson: Premier Smith fiddles with licence plates as Liberals burn Alberta

She gave the Liberals the benefit of our doubts and now is in the unenviable position of trailing NDP boss Naheed Nenshi in recent polls

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1 week ago No changes coming ‘at the moment’ for Alberta’s recall legislation: Danielle Smith

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's concerned such petition drives aren't using the recall legislation in good faith but instead, are trying to overthrow her government.

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1 week ago LILLEY: Fraser wrong, use notwithstanding clause in wacky child porn ruling

The Supreme Court decision is begging for the notwithstanding clause to be used, but so far the Liberals are to afraid to do what is right.

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1 week ago Eby, coastal First Nations call on Ottawa to maintain oil tanker ban

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby and coastal First Nations have signed a declaration calling on the federal government to maintain an oil tanker ban off the province’s north coast. Eby says one oil spill in the area would destroy billions of dollars in economic activity along the coast, with no technology available to […]

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1 week ago Varcoe: 'All working toward a Grey Cup target' — Alberta premier hopes for deal soon with feds on major energy projects

Smith says her government is working to reach an understanding with the Carney government to make progress on key energy issues

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1 week ago Fraser dismisses using notwithstanding clause to overturn ruling on child pornography

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser has rejected calls to use the Constitution’s notwithstanding clause to overturn a Supreme Court of Canada ruling that said one-year mandatory minimum jail sentences for accessing or possessing child pornography violate the Charter of Rights. Fraser says the path forward involves policy choices and that the government is eyeing […]

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1 week ago Liberals rule out using notwithstanding clause to restore mandatory child porn sentences

Sean Fraser has ruled out using the notwithstanding clause to reverse a recent Supreme Court decision throwing out mandatory sentences

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2 w. ago Bell: It's time Premier Danielle Smith comes home and takes charge

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith must make her presence felt — in Alberta

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2 w. ago Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens beat the Ottawa Senators to remain perfect in OT

The Montreal Canadiens took the Ottawa Senators to a 4-3 overtime defeat Saturday night, building their winning streak in extra minutes to five games.

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2 w. ago Alberta premier calls on Ottawa to use notwithstanding clause over child porn

Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to invoke the Charter's notwithstanding clause to overturn a Supreme Court ruling on child sexual abuse and exploitation materials.

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2 w. ago Danielle Smith: Balancing the budget gets a lot easier if you build a pipeline

As part of the Financial Post's Red Ink series, the Premier of Alberta weighs in on the fiscal benefits of unlocking the country's energy potential

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