55 h. ago Teck Receives Environmental Assessment Certificate for Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) today announced that the B.C. Government has issued an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the proposed Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension project (“HVC MLE”). “This positive decision by the Government of B.C. will support extending the […]

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6 d. ago Fentanyl czar says government’s border bill will help in fight against lethal drug

OTTAWA — Canada’s fentanyl czar says the fight against the deadly opioid would get a boost from proposed new tools for law enforcement in the Liberal government’s recently tabled border bill. Kevin Brosseau, the federal point person on fentanyl, welcomes provisions in the Strong Borders Act to increase inspection powers, give police easier access to […]

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7 d. ago Canada to let telecoms hand over your personal data to cops without warrant

On June 3, 2025, the House of Commons of Canada introduced Bill C-2.Bill C-2 is described as "An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures."This new federal bill is intended to address border-related issues and proposes significant amendments to certain statutes, including the Criminal Code. The government justified the changes by claiming they will help protect children, battle organized crime and combat fentanyl.However, the bill sparked concern over potential impacts on Canadians' digital privacy due to warrantless data access. One of the areas of concern is the new definitions Bill C-2 introduces. In Part 14, the bill amends the Criminal Code with "subscriber information" and "information demand" definitions, which are as follows:Bill C-2 Part 14 (I): "facilitate access to basic information that will assist in the ...

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8 d. ago The federal government’s GST/HST legislation must meet the needs of the GTA housing market 

A few weeks ago, the federal government tabled its proposed GST/HST reduction measures on new homes. Unfortunately, like many federal housing policies, the proposal to exempt first-time new home buyers from the GST for homes under $1 million and provide a declining exemption to homes for $1.5 million does not recognize the realities of the […]

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1 week ago OPINION: Governments must prioritize energy infrastructure — including pipelines 

In a recent meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, the provincial premiers discussed major infrastructure and energy projects to be fast-tracked through a new federal approval process. While the general sentiment was that the meeting was productive and collaborative, the British Columbia government seemingly shot down Alberta’s proposed pipeline to B.C.’s northern coast. This political […]

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2 w. ago New legislation could make getting Canadian citizenship easier

Getting a Canadian citizenship could soon be easier for some people due to new legislation proposed by the Liberal government.On Thursday, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab introduced Bill C-3, an Act to amend the Citizenship Act, which would extend Canadian citizenship by descent beyond the first generation."Citizenship is more than a legal status — it's a profound connection to the values, history, and spirit of Canada," said Diab in a statement. "By requiring those who pass citizenship to their children born abroad beyond the first generation to have a substantial connection to our country we are honouring that bond."Essentially, the new legislation would automatically give Canadian citizenship to anyone who would be a citizen today if not for the first-generation limit, a rule currently in place.The first-generation limit prevents people who were born outside of Canada to a parent who was also born or ado...

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2 w. ago Ontario MPP ejected from debate for claiming Ford is telling ‘untruths’ about Bill 5

The government has faced fierce pushback to its proposed law to create special economic zones to fast-track priority infrastructure projects in the province.

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3 w. ago WestJet CEO outlines needed actions for affordable air travel

WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech proposed several steps the federal government could take to make air travel more affordable for Canadians

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3 w. ago Blockade threats surface over Ontario government’s proposed mining bill

Blockades could be on the horizon as First Nations ratchet up pressure on the Ontario government to kill a proposed bill that seeks to speed up mining projects up north.

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3 w. ago Toronto park will remain a mess of construction for more than a year

Construction is set to impact a small Liberty Village park for the next year and a half, as part of Metrolinx's ongoing work on the forthcoming Ontario Line.At the east end of Ordnance Triangle Park, crews are actively excavating at the future site of an emergency exit building (EEB), which will eventually provide a safety link between the Ontario Line tunnels and the surface.The current phase of work includes the excavation of soil and bedrock to reach the depths of the future Ontario Line tunnels. Once completed, a shaft will house an emergency exit stairwell from the transit line's tracks to the surface.Excavation work officially kicked off in 2024, and this phase is expected to continue through 2025, with the removal of bedrock from the excavated shaft and the creation of a small cavern at the bottom of the shaft.Once this phase of work wraps up, the next task will involve building the permanent concrete foundation, shaping the structure, constructing emergency stairwell...

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4 w. ago Opinion: Why Alberta's proposed auto insurance system won't deliver as promised

Under a recent proposal called Care First, the Alberta government has promised to significantly increase the compensation paid to individuals injured in automobile accidents while simultaneously reducing premiums by 20 per cent. Has the UCP achieved the Holy Grail of politics: more benefits to voters, at lower cost? Unfortunately, the answer is “no.” It doesn’t […]

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