8 h. ago Federal Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite opposition from Alberta and Ontario

Despite opposition from Alberta and Ontario, the federal minister of Indigenous services plans to reintroduce legislation to ensure First Nations' rights to clean drinking water.

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11 h. ago Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite provincial opposition

OTTAWA — The federal minister of Indigenous services says her government plans to reintroduce legislation to ensure First Nations’ rights to clean drinking water — despite calls from Alberta and Ontario for it to scrap the bill altogether. Two provincial environment ministers sent a letter to their federal counterpart this week calling on Prime Minister […]

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15 h. ago Ottawa announces funding for five Alberta carbon capture projects

COCHRANE — Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson has announced $21.5 million in federal funding for five Alberta projects that aim to lower the cost of capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions. The projects are being funded under the Energy Innovation Program, which put out a call for carbon capture, utilization and storage technology proposals. Bow […]

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3 d. ago There’s no one way to be a Canadian: Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault

OTTAWA — Steven Guilbeault, federal minister of identity and culture, came to his new job just as the whole country was looking at itself in the mirror. Guilbeault took on the new ministry — which replaces the old heritage ministry and takes up responsibility for Parks Canada — as U.S. President Donald Trump was ramping […]

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4 d. ago Calgary starts adding fluoride to its tap water for first time since 2011

Fluoride has been a contentious health issue with municipalities, and in Calgary, the water was fluoridated for 20 years until council directed it to be halted in 2011

Culture

5 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. […]

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7 d. ago Federal minister plans to hold consultations this summer on immigration intake

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab says the federal government will consult this summer on its immigration levels plan and whether the student visa system is “sustainable.” In a recent interview with University Affairs, Diab says the annual consultations will reach out to the provinces, university administrators and students themselves. An Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]

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8 d. ago Bell: Smith, Freeland on collision course; Freeland says Team Carney loves Alberta

'As a federal cabinet minister I guess what I can say today is: We do really love Alberta," says Chrystia Freeland, Carney cabinet minister, appearing on stage with Premier Danielle Smith

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8 d. ago Bell: Smith, Freeland face off; Freeland says Team Carney loves Alberta

'As a federal cabinet minister I guess what I can say today is: We do really love Alberta," says Chrystia Freeland, Carney cabinet minister, appearing on stage with Premier Danielle Smith

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8 d. ago Premier Danielle Smith says Albertans’ desire to leave Canada has never been higher

Smith made the comments today at an unrelated news conference in Calgary alongside federal Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland.

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8 d. ago Roberge demande à Ottawa une clause de droits acquis pour garder les travailleurs étrangers temporaires

Le ministre Roberge demande au fédéral une clause de droits acquis afin de maintenir le seuil de travailleurs étrangers temporaires (TET) au Québec.

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8 d. ago Your letters for June 27: Coal can be crucial piece of Alberta's economy

Re: We can develop our resources responsibly, Opinion, June 24 I agree with letter writer Bonnie Castellarin that responsible development and environmental stewardship are not opposites. This applies equally to metallurgical coal development in Alberta. This type of coal is a crucial component in the steel production process, and who can argue that steel is […]

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8 d. ago Ottawa eyeing Ukrainian partnership, EU loans for defence equipment, minister says

OTTAWA — Defence Minister David McGuinty says the federal government is weighing whether to follow in the footsteps of several European nations by forging a new defence co-production deal with Ukraine for military equipment. McGuinty says the idea is under “active consideration” by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces. Ukraine has […]

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8 d. ago Parliamentary budget officer urges Carney to show numbers as spending rises

Canada’s budget watchdog urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to release an update on the federal government’s finances soon or risk eroding the government’s credibility with investors. Carney is promising to spend billions on infrastructure, military equipment, housing and transportation — part of his ambitious agenda to boost the potential of the Canadian economy. Those plans, […]

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8 d. ago Canada’s Budget Watchdog Urges Carney to Show Numbers as Spending Rises

Canada’s budget watchdog urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to release an update on the federal government’s finances soon or risk eroding the government’s credibility with investors.

Transport

8 d. ago Housing Minister Gregor Robertson's properties justify scrutiny

Douglas Todd: The Conservatives are pointing to how federal housing minister Gregor Robertson owns millions worth of B.C. property. We need to know the assets of every politician.

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9 d. ago Officials break ground on $120M engine maintenance hub at Calgary airport

'It's a big day for Calgary ... (and) it is a big day for Canada's aerospace sector,' said federal Industry Minister Melanie Joly

Economics

9 d. ago ‘This is an opportunity:’ Federal energy minister says world is eying Canada’s critical minerals

Tim Hodgson said Canada needs to ensure it mines critical minerals and builds processing facilities

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9 d. ago Pont de Québec: «Souhaitable» d’abaisser le tablier, selon Lightbound

Le nouveau ministre fédéral Joël Lightbound verrait d’un bon œil le passage d’un transport structurant lourd sur l’ouvrage centenaire.

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9 d. ago WARMINGTON: Only in Canada would government alter its national flag to promote wokeness

At a time when Prime Minister Mark Carney is promoting Canada again, a federal department changed the flag while in Ontario, Premier Doug Ford sent his own message by putting a giant proper maple leaf standard on the front of Queen's Park

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