2 w. ago Canadian recognition of Palestinian state greeted with cheers, dismay

OTTAWA — Canada’s formal recognition of a Palestinian state drew applause from longtime advocates of the move and sharp denunciation from voices who said it would not foster a lasting peace. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement on Palestinian statehood today ahead of a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. The National Council […]

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2 w. ago Carney announces Canada officially recognizes a Palestinian state

NEW YORK — Prime Minister Mark Carney formally announced that Canada will recognize a Palestinian state ahead of the United Nations General Assembly as the international gathering of world leaders grapples with ongoing unrest in the Middle East.  “While Canada is under no illusions that this recognition is a panacea, this recognition is firmly aligned […]

Transport

2 w. ago B.C. left out of housing announcement by Carney to build 4,000 units on federal lands

The newly created Build Canada Homes agency will oversee plans to build 4,000 homes on six federally owned sites, but none of them are located in B.C.

Transport

3 w. ago Nova Scotia estimates initial capital cost of Wind West at $60 billion

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia government document on the proposed initial phase of the Wind West offshore project pegs the capital cost at $60 billion. The estimate is contained in the document released Thursday, following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that Ottawa is prepared to work with Nova Scotia to ramp up the ambitious plan. […]

Economics

3 w. ago Carney Says Major Projects Coming to Combat Trade War ‘Crisis’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’ll announce Thursday the first wave of major projects to be fast-tracked under a new law passed by his government.

Politics

3 w. ago Carney tells Liberal caucus megaprojects announcement coming Thursday

Carney made the remarks while addressing the national Liberal caucus in downtown Edmonton on Wednesday morning

Transport

3 w. ago First wave of major project announcements arriving Thursday: Carney

Carney said the much-anticipated first tranche of projects focuses on proposals that connect regions and diversify the country's products and markets

Politics

4 w. ago Statement by Marty Warren, National Director of the United Steelworkers union on new federal measures to protect and support Canadian workers and industries

TORONTO, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement of new measures to support Canadian workers and industries impacted by U.S. tariffs and global trade disruptions: “Steelworkers are clear: Canada cannot keep playing defence while our jobs […]

Society

last month Carney pauses electric vehicle mandate, announces new ‘buy Canadian’ policy

Carney's announcement comes amid a sluggish Canadian economy that shed 66,000 jobs in August

Transport

last month Carney to make announcement in GTA after wrapping up cabinet retreat

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to make an announcement in the Greater Toronto Area today after meeting with his cabinet for two days to prepare for the return of Parliament. Carney’s itinerary says he’s planning to make an announcement about Canada’s “strategic sectors” at 11:00 a.m. ET. On Thursday, Carney and his cabinet concluded […]

Events

last month Canada confirms work underway on review of tariffs on Chinese EVs, steel and aluminum

It was also announced Thursday, that Carney's parliamentary secretary would travel to China as part of a trade delegation led by Saskatchewan's premier to address 'trade irritants'

Economics