26 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Mark Carney contradicts himself on the pipelines question

“We have to choose a few projects, a few big projects, not necessarily pipelines, but maybe pipelines. We'll see.”

Events

42 h. ago Carney says pipelines ‘not necessarily’ among major projects to prioritize

'We must choose a few projects, a few big projects. Not necessarily pipelines, but maybe pipelines, we’ll see,' said Carney

Politics

3 d. ago B.C. climate news: Gitanyow chiefs tell B.C. court LNG project threatens salmon rights | Major nations agree on first global fee on greenhouse gases that targets shipping

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of April 7 to April 13, 2025.

Politics

5 d. ago David Staples: Carney's sneaky economic plan will shatter Canadian unity and sovereignty

Notably, not once in Calgary could Carney bring himself to plainly speak one particular word — pipelines.

Transport

5 d. ago David Staples: Mark Carney build pipelines? No, for him they're a dirty word

Notably, not once in Calgary could Carney bring himself to plainly speak one particular word — pipelines.

Transport

6 d. ago Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Buys Its First Stakes in US Gas Projects

Abu Dhabi wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co. agreed to buy a stake in natural gas production and export projects in the US, weeks after the Middle Eastern emirate promised major investments in America.

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7 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney Libs could never deliver on policies stolen from Conservatives

Mark Carney is stealing Conservative campaign promises, which isn’t by itself a bad thing because theirs are better than his. Lower taxes, less government spending and fewer bureaucrats, more affordable housing, quicker approval of major projects, better national defence, pipelines east and west; all of those are commendable. (The only Conservative policy missing is lower […]

Events

8 d. ago Poilievre promises to stop endless environmental reviews for large infrastructure projects

Poilievre said the days of innumerable environmental reviews for large infrastructure projects would be over

Economics

8 d. ago Canada’s Poilievre Says He Would Approve Suncor Oil Project, Mines

The leader of Canada’s Conservative Party said he would accelerate approval on 10 resource projects if elected, including the extension of a major Suncor Energy Inc. oil sands mine in Alberta.

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2 w. ago The outlook for Newfoundland and Labrador’s construction sector is closely linked to major project activity

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Construction investment growth in Newfoundland and Labrador was modest in 2024. Both the residential and non-residential sectors reported growth in activity, with gains of 3% and 2%, respectively. Although the former benefitted from growth in new housing construction, activity in residential renovations – which is the principal […]

Politics

2 w. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney must commit to tie federal transfers to Quebec to pipeline access

Quebec’s provincial government released its 2025-26 budget on Tuesday “Wow, Lorne, please tell us more!” OK, it might seem a bit of a stretch to start a column for Albertans with news about Quebec’s provincial budget, but the Quebec budget has implications for Alberta. Quebec’s spending plan for the year contains a record-high deficit of […]

Events

3 w. ago Staples: Would Mark Carney blow historic opportunity to build Canadian pipelines?

Canadians want new pipelines like never before. Recent opinion polls by Angus Reid and Nanos show 79 per cent and 75 per cent support for major new projects, even in Quebec, with 74 per cent and 60 per cent support. Provincial premiers are also speaking up in favour of them. In the face of Donald […]

Transport

3 w. ago New spending, tax changes: Highlights of the Manitoba provincial budget

The Manitoba government outlined major spending increases on capital projects and a mix of tax measures in its annual budget tabled Thursday.

Economics

3 w. ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith backs energy sector CEOs calling on feds to build major projects faster

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith backed an open letter from the heads of Canada’s largest oil and gas producers calling on all four federal political leaders to find ways to build major projects faster. In an open letter sent to federal political leaders on Wednesday, industry CEOs outlined their plans to strengthen Canada’s economy from establishing […]

Politics

4 w. ago Declare a 'energy crisis' and approve major projects within six months, says Canada's oil and gas leaders

The heads of Canada’s largest petroleum producers and pipeline companies issued an open letter Wednesday to the country’s federal political parties to encourage building new infrastructure – including declaring a “Canadian energy crisis” and establishing firm timelines so major projects are approved within six months of application. In the open letter to the heads of […]

Politics

4 w. ago Declare an 'energy crisis' and approve major projects within six months, say Canada's oil and gas leaders

The heads of Canada’s largest petroleum producers and pipeline companies issued an open letter Wednesday to the country’s federal political parties to encourage building new infrastructure – including declaring a “Canadian energy crisis” and establishing firm timelines so major projects are approved within six months of application. In the open letter to the heads of […]

Politics