52 h. ago Michael Higgins: Mark Carney’s Major Projects Office is a fraud

It doesn't get out of the way, instead it introduces a host of new regulations to saddle infrastructure projects with

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3 d. ago Shell LNG Plant Wins Place on Carney’s List of Favored Projects

Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to speed construction of a major expansion of LNG Canada, a large-scale liquefied natural gas export project on Canada’s west coast.

Transport

3 d. ago LNG Canada plant wins place on Carney’s list of favoured projects

Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to speed construction of a major expansion of LNG Canada, a large-scale liquefied natural gas export project on Canada’s west coast

Transport

4 d. ago Battle that led to Haiti’s independence among names of new Montreal metro stations

MONTREAL — Montreal’s outgoing mayor says she hopes a major project to extend the subway system into the city’s east end will chart a path forward for other public transit developments. On Tuesday, Valerie Plante said she had wanted to see more transit projects get off the ground during her nearly eight years in office. […]

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4 d. ago Adam Pankratz: Carney’s major projects office shouldn’t be necessary

The government is now creating more bureaucracy to bypass its own rules

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8 d. ago About 400,000 salmon dead across three fish farms in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN’S — About 400,000 fish recently died across three salmon farming sites operated by Mowi Canada East along the south coast of Newfoundland, the second major die-off the company has reported this summer. The company said the “abnormal mortality incident” affected about 23 per cent of the Atlantic salmon at the three sites near […]

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9 d. ago Canada's colourful new coin comes in two versions to look out for in your change

Be on the lookout for any colourful toonies in your change — you could add Canada's newest circulation coin to your collection.The Royal Canadian Mint unveiled its latest $2 commemorative circulation coin honouring the work of Indigenous artist Daphne Odjig on Thursday."Today, we are honoured to issue a circulation coin that shares the story of Daphne Odjig, whose art and advocacy transformed appreciation for Indigenous art in Canada and the world," said Marie Lemay, president and CEO of the mint, in a statement.Odjig is known for her groundbreaking original work and is widely considered a leader in transforming the perception of Indigenous art, giving it a rightful place in major galleries in Canada and around the world.The artist was born in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory (Manitoulin Island, Ontario) in 1919. She grew up in a community with a strong sense of First Nations art and culture, despite traditional cultural practices being illegal in Canada at th...

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1 week ago Undersecretary of UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure Visits Tellus Power Globe Holding Limited Hong Kong Offices

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tellus Power Globe Holding Limited (“Tellus Power” or the Company) was honored to welcome His Excellency Eng Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, to its Hong Kong offices last week. The high-level visit reflects the UAE’s forward-looking vision and commitment to […]

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1 week ago Carney’s cabinet retreat begins as trade war set to dominate fall agenda

This fall, the Carney government will aim to push through the creation of two new federal agencies: the Major Projects Office and Build Canada Homes.

Economics

1 week ago Crypto’s US Momentum, Trump Ties Steal Show at Hong Kong Event

The Bitcoin faithful gathered in Hong Kong last week, but all eyes and energy tilted west — toward the United States, now crypto’s once-unlikely command center.

Technology

2 w. ago Varcoe: 'The message is loud and clear': Calgary to host Ottawa's major projects office, led by energy industry executive Dawn Farrell

Danielle Smith and other Alberta business leaders are pleased with Dawn Farrell at the helm of the the federal government’s new Major Projects Office

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2 w. ago Former Trans Mountain CEO to head up Carney’s major projects office in Calgary

OTTAWA — Ottawa’s one-stop shop for businesses to pitch plans for large industrial construction projects will be headquartered in Calgary and managed by former Trans Mountain CEO Dawn Farrell, the Prime Minister’s Office said Friday. The major projects office is part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to get big, national projects fast-tracked through the […]

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2 w. ago LILLEY: As Canada’s economy falters, we need action, not words from Carney

As news broke Friday morning that Canada’s economy was shrinking, perhaps headed for a recession, Mark Carney was boasting about the speed he was working at. Carney announced on social media that his government was creating the Major Projects Office and that it would be based out of Calgary. This office is the single point […]

Transport

2 w. ago Ottawa’s major projects office to be headed by former Trans Mountain CEO

Ottawa's one-stop shop for industry to pitch plans for large industrial construction projects will be headquartered in Calgary, the Prime Minister's Office said.

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2 w. ago CAPP Statement on the launch of the federal government’s new major projects office

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) applauds the launch of the federal government’s new major projects office and congratulates Dawn Farrell for her appointment as Chief Executive Officer. Her extensive experience in the energy sector leading major projects, including executive leadership positions at TransAlta, British Columbia […]

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2 w. ago Former Trans Mountain CEO Dawn Farrell to head Ottawa’s major projects office

Prime Minister Mark Carney had vowed the major federal projects office would be operational by Labour Day

Politics

2 w. ago Canada, India Boost Diplomatic Ties as They Fight US Tariffs

Canada appointed a new ambassador to India, a major step in the easing of tensions that erupted after officials accused the Indian government of involvement in murders and extortions on Canadian soil.

Politics

2 w. ago China Books Australian Canola Cargoes After Canada Trade Spat

China has booked at least three shipments of Australian canola, potentially ending a years-long freeze as the Asian nation seeks to diversify its sources following a trade fallout with major supplier Canada.

Economics

2 w. ago Canada’s new major projects office to open this week, energy minister says

Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says Canada is focusing on speed in getting new infrastructure built to support energy exports, including liquified natural gas.

Politics

3 w. ago Letters August 23, 2025: ‘We have irritated Donald Trump, and that’s a good thing.’

BEEF STEW Excellent piece by Brian Lilley on why Canada wasn’t invited to the White House meeting (“Under Carney, Canada still doesn’t matter on international stage,” Aug. 18). I have my own thoughts on the subject. Donald Trump is in a major snit regarding Canada because, unlike most of the other European representatives at that […]

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