9 h. ago China shows signs of tackling the price wars that are taking a toll on its EV industry

BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government is signaling enough is enough when it comes to the fierce competition in the country’s electric car market. China’s industrial policy has engineered a remarkable transformation to electric vehicles in what is the world’s largest auto market. In so doing, it has spawned far more makers than can possibly […]

Economics

14 h. ago ‘We’re optimistic’: Repealing federal electric vehicle mandate top ask for Carney, industry association says

'Why, at a time when the industry is under pressure, would we keep in place a domestic policy that is hugely damaging to this industry?'

Transport

14 h. ago Federal government says electric vehicle mandate must ‘reflect’ current times, after auto CEOs meet Carney

'Why, at a time when the industry is under pressure, would we keep in place a domestic policy that is hugely damaging to this industry?'

Transport

19 h. ago Automakers ’cautiously optimistic’ on EV mandate changes after meeting with PM

OTTAWA — The head of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association says he’s “cautiously optimistic” the federal government will repeal its electric vehicle sales mandate. Brian Kingston was among several auto industry executives who met with Prime Minister Mark Carney yesterday in Ottawa. Along with discussing the impact of U.S. tariffs, the automakers urged Carney to […]

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37 h. ago GOLDSTEIN: Questioning Canada’s immigration policies is not racist

The Mark Carney government will be performing a public service to Canadians if it abandons the reflex position of the Justin Trudeau government that any questioning of federal immigration policies is racist. A report by The Globe and Mail that said 17,600 foreigners had their criminal convictions forgiven by the Immigration Department over 11 years, […]

Events

39 h. ago OPINION: Shakedown attempt by Canada Post underscores need for privatization  

For the second time in just six months, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is threatening strike action. As Canadians know all too well, postal strikes can be highly disruptive, given that the federal government provides Canada Post with a near-monopoly on letter mail across the country. CUPW is well aware of this and […]

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44 h. ago Carney meets with auto sector as Trump’s trade war stretches on

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with automotive industry CEOs as tariffs on the sector, as well as other duties, continue to have an impact.

Economics

46 h. ago 'We are a Canadian family': Vancouver wife of deported climate activist pleads for his return

The wife of climate activist Zain Haq, who was deported to Pakistan, is pleading for compassion from the federal government, hoping for spousal reunification

Society

48 h. ago Letters July 2, 2025: ‘Separating is a little more complicated than many think.’

Not so fast I need every Albertan to hear me when I say, federal income tax and transfer payments to the government are THE SAME THING. The province of Alberta does NOT sit down at the end of the year and write a cheque to the federal government. That’s not a thing. It’s not. Like […]

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59 h. ago ‘Our town’s going to collapse’: Northern B.C. businesses demand Ottawa revisit immigration, work permit cuts

Community Futures Development Corporation says Prince Rupert is at risk due to federal government changes to immigration and work permit policies.

Economics

3 d. ago Trump Takes Aim at Musk Over EV Subsidies; Tesla Shares Slump

President Donald Trump lashed out at Elon Musk on Tuesday, accusing the Tesla Inc. and SpaceX chief executive officer of benefiting excessively from government electric vehicle subsidies. Tesla shares tumbled.

Events

3 d. ago The world's longest waiting list? It'll take you 100 years to obtain this Canada flag

Applying to the federal government for a Canadian flag that once graced Parliament Hill is now an act of extraordinary optimism.

Other

3 d. ago Canada to rescind digital services tax to revive U.S. trade talks

The federal government said it will rescind the digital services tax "in anticipation" of coming to a trade deal with the U.S., following President Donald Trump cutting off talks.

Economics

4 d. ago Digital Services Tax axed to ‘advance’ trade talks with U.S: Finance Dep’t

The federal government’s Digital Services Tax has been rescinded to “advance broader trade negotiations” with the United States, the Finance Department announced quietly late Sunday night. In a statement on its website and posted to social media, the Finance Department said the decision was made “in anticipation of a mutually beneficial comprehensive trade arrangement” with […]

Economics

4 d. ago Liberals taking ‘fresh’ look at online harms bill, justice minister says

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the federal government plans to take a “fresh” look at its online harms legislation over the summer but it’s not clear yet exactly what the bill will look like when it is reintroduced. It would be the Liberals third attempt to pass legislation to address harmful behaviour online. […]

Politics

4 d. ago TAIT: Alberta needs to reverse decision to claw back Canadian Disability Benefit

The Alberta government has a glorious opportunity to admit a mistake — and, most significantly, send a ringing message to Albertans with disabilities matter and are respected. A big ask? Absolutely. But what gets accomplished if we do not set expectations high … including asking? When the federal government announced the Canadian Disability Benefit, to […]

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5 d. ago Musk rages as Trump tax bill slashes electric vehicle credits

(Bloomberg) — Elon Musk slammed the U.S. Senate’s latest version of President Donald Trump’s multi-trillion dollar tax bill Saturday, raging online that the cuts to electric vehicle and other clean energy credits would be “incredibly destructive” to the country. Musk, the chief executive officer of Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, posted on his social media platform […]

Economics

5 d. ago ‘What if we just forced people to buy stuff?’: The imagined thoughts of the Canadian EV mandate

The Carney government is under growing pressure to drop what is known as the “EV mandate.” This is a policy first introduced in 2022 wherein Canadian auto manufacturers will be mandated to sell a minimum quantity of EVs each year until 2035, when the sale of new gas-powered cars will be banned entirely. The singular problem […]

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5 d. ago Bell: 'It's lunacy' — Alberta pushes Carney to drop Liberal electric vehicle fantasy

'Straight-up lunacy.' That's how the Alberta government sees the Carney government's take on electric vehicles

Transport

6 d. ago U.S. Supreme Court ruling gives Trump clearer path to carrying out his agenda

Trump and his allies argued that a single judge generally shouldn’t have the power to block a federal government policy across the country

Transport