8 d. ago Trump asks Supreme Court to remove 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to remove three Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, who were fired by President Donald Trump and then reinstated by a federal judge. Trump has the power to fire independent agency board members, the Justice Department argued in its filing to […]

Society

1 week 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

2 w. ago Senate could vote on controversial major projects bill today

OTTAWA — The Senate could vote today on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s controversial major projects bill — legislation that would give the federal government the power to fast-track projects it hopes will bolster the economy. The bill, which moved swiftly through the House of Commons, is subject to a programming motion in the Senate — […]

Politics

2 w. ago Major projects bill amended to remove cabinet power to sidestep Indian Act

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Nepinak Woodhouse said Thursday the "limited changes" made to the bill don't go far enough.

Politics

3 w. ago Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill

OTTAWA — After weeks of criticism from First Nations leaders, the federal government has amended its major projects bill to withdraw the power it gave cabinet to sidestep the Indian Act. The Liberal government’s controversial legislation, which would allow cabinet to quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects like mines, ports and pipelines, sailed […]

Politics

3 w. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Mark Carney is demanding power to suspend all federal laws. What will he use it for?

Federal fast-tracking bill would allow cabinet to exempt favoured companies from any federal law, opening a massive door to corruption

Transport

3 w. ago Bunge Clears Way for $8.2 Billion Viterra Deal With China Nod

Bunge Global SA’s $8.2 billion takeover of Glencore Plc-backed Viterra was green-lit by China, removing the last major hurdle to the deal’s conclusion.

Economics