7 d. ago Speculation on B.C.’s tanker ban ‘premature,’ federal energy minister says

In an interview with The Canadian Press, energy minister Tim Hodgson said people are "jumping to conclusions" with regard to any discussions about adjusting or lifting the ban.

Politics

9 d. ago Carney expected to announce new supports for steel industry hammered by U.S. tariffs

OTTAWA — The federal government plans to limit foreign steel imports and cut interprovincial rail freight rates in a bid to support Canada’s steel industry threatened by damaging U.S. tariffs. A government official not authorized to speak about details ahead of the public announcement told The Canadian Press that Prime Minister Mark Carney will announce […]

Economics

1 week ago Alberta tables legislation aimed at blocking $1.3 billion claim against AIMCo

Finance Minister Nate Horner said at a Tuesday press conference that there is no extra funding at AIMCo to cover such a lawsuit and it would "fall on the backs of their taxpayers"

Economics

1 week ago ‘Elbows up’ means ‘lots of things,’ energy minister says after pressed on U.S.

Critics raised national security concerns about giving access to Canada’s homegrown nuclear technology to companies involved with the U.S. Department of Defence

Politics

2 w. ago Japan Set to Lean on US Allies for Support If China Escalates

Japan will likely lean more heavily on the US and its allies if China escalates economic pressure, as Tokyo seeks to navigate the fallout from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks linking Taiwan’s security to its own.

Other

2 w. ago Nova Scotia NDP demand answers from health minister on pressures at Lower Sackville ER

Opposition Leader Claudia Chender held a news conference outside the Cobequid Community Health Centre on Wednesday to call for answers. 

Politics

4 w. ago Carney’s Conservative Rival Loses Second Lawmaker in Three Days

Canada’s Conservative Party lost its second member of Parliament in a week, putting pressure on Pierre Poilievre, the main political rival of Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Transport