3 d. ago Canadian Army vehicle procurement worth up to $1 billion facing serious problems

The Department of National Defence confirmed that the project is facing significant problems but wouldn't say if it will be cancelled.

Economics

5 d. ago As transit strike continues, Rabouin pledges to cut STM director's salary

Union president Bruno Jeannotte welcomes mayoral candidate’s announcement.

Other

5 d. ago TD Pledges to Cut Billions in Costs as It Reintroduces Guidance

Toronto-Dominion Bank is reinstating guidance on growth — with similar targets to those in place before a US money-laundering scandal — as it pledges to slash billions in annual costs and boost revenue through a push to attract more clients and sell them additional products.

Economics

1 week ago Indonesian president signs trade deal, defence pact with Canada

OTTAWA — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has signed a trade agreement with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Parliament Hill. The trade deal is comprehensive, meaning it opens up trade in multiple industries with the world’s fourth most populous country. Last November both countries announced they had finished trade negotiations that started in 2021. Indonesia is […]

Economics

1 week ago China Played It Safe With First Pledge to Cut Greenhouse Emissions

Other nations have achieved larger declines after reaching peak climate pollution — and the world’s biggest emitter has exceeded its own goals

Society

1 week ago China Vows to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions 7% to 10% by 2035

China, the world’s largest polluter, set a target to cut economywide net greenhouse gas emissions 7% to 10% over the next decade, a strategy that’s seen as too modest to put the nation on a path to net zero and galvanize global climate action.

Society

1 week ago Lawmakers and activists call for action after AP reveals US tech role in China’s surveillance state

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers and activists across the political spectrum called on American tech firms to stop selling surveillance equipment to Chinese police and for Congress to examine the issue after The Associated Press reported that U.S. technology had played a far greater role than previously known in enabling human rights abuses by Beijing. Republican […]

Other

1 week ago Canadian Army lining up US rocket deal despite Carney pledge to cut back on American equipment

Canada submitted a request to the U.S. government for the proposed purchase of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System or HIMARS.

Transport

2 w. ago Canadian Army Run participants to race through Ottawa streets Sunday

Here's what you need to know about road closures and more for the 18th Canadian Army Run.

Culture

2 w. ago ‘A new era’: Canada, Mexico sign strategic partnership deal to deepen economic ties

‘We are elevating our partnerships in trade, investment, energy and security to create more opportunity for Canadian workers,’ Mark Carney said of the pact

Culture

2 w. ago ‘A new era’: Canada, Mexico sign strategic partnership deal to deepen economic, security ties

‘We are elevating our partnerships in trade, investment, energy and security to create more opportunity for Canadian workers,’ Mark Carney said of the pact

Events

2 w. ago Canada Ends Fight Against Some US Lumber Duties, Seeking Wider Deal

Canada withdrew challenges against some import taxes the US levied against softwood lumber in what the government called a “strategic choice,” as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks a trade deal with President Donald Trump.

Other

3 w. ago Jaffer promises a sweeping tax rollback; Walters pledges to cut red tape

Mayoral candidates make some big-ticket promises as municipal election campaign heats up

Economics