13 h. ago South Africa to Set up Credit Guarantee for Infrastructure in 2026

South Africa’s government is in talks with lenders to fund the bulk of a credit-guarantee vehicle it plans to establish in July 2026 to support investment in infrastructure by private companies, the nation’s deputy finance minister said.

Economics

30 h. ago Ottawa spending $25M to help companies build EV chargers, buy lower

OTTAWA — The federal government announced $25 million in funding Wednesday for companies to build more than 850 electric vehicle chargers, mostly in Quebec. The money will also help companies finance the purchases of natural gas-powered transport and recycling trucks to help companies lower emissions. According to the government nearly a quarter of Canada’s total […]

Economics

51 h. ago Ontario funds free building code course as opposition urges more action on trades

An Ontario college has opened applications to newcomers for a free program intended to address what it describes as a “critical” shortage of building code officials in the province. The provincial government is funding the training in a move that opposition politicians say is sorely needed, but that they say is just one step towards […]

Politics

58 h. ago Cenovus said to be in talks with Indigenous groups for MEG Energy bid

First Nations and Metis communities include Chipewyan Prairie First Nation and Heart Lake First Nation

Other

59 h. ago Federal government commits $45.7M to boost wildfire prevention and response

Funds to help close knowledge gaps, improve risk assessments and support Indigenous-led projects that restore cultural fire stewardship

Events

59 h. ago Feds earmark $45.7M to address wildfire threat as risk of blazes, smoke seen rising across Canada

The announcement comes as provinces battle wildfires coast to coast

Events

61 h. ago Women’s Health Collective Canada and Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health™ Deepen Partnership with $1 Million Commitment to Health Research and Care

TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health™ is building on its commitment to advancing health equity for women with a $1 million investment in health research and care, over the next two years, through Women’s Health Collective Canada (WHCC), the largest non-government funder of women’s health research in Canada. This investment […]

Economics

3 d. ago Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund Is Hiring as Assets Balloon

Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund, one of the world’s largest retirement funds, is about to increase its unusually small staff as the assets it oversees balloon.

Politics

3 d. ago LibertyStream and Wellspring Hydro Announce US $700,000 Grant to Fund Lithium Refining Unit backed by State of North Dakota; Proceeds Drawn From US$7.5 million pre

Support from North Dakota Government: Additional funding of US$700,000 underscores continued support of LibertyStream’s proprietary direct lithium extraction (“DLE”) technology. Accelerating Domestic Critical Minerals Production: Refining Unit critical step at providing bulk samples for customers for future off-take arrangements Core Focus on American Innovation: The Company remains committed to harnessing established energy resources in the […]

Economics

4 d. ago Indigenous groups question government funding for Métis Nation of Ontario

The Chiefs of Ontario suggests $819 million has gone to the Métis Nation of Ontario — an organization First Nations leaders say has no legitimacy and threatens their rights.

Politics

4 d. ago Indigenous groups question government funding for Metis Nation of Ontario

OTTAWA — First Nations in Ontario and the Manitoba Metis Federation say nearly $1 billion in federal funding went to a group they allege is fraudulently claiming Metis identity. The Chiefs of Ontario, which represents 133 First Nations in the province, shared with The Canadian Press data on more than 20 years worth of federal […]

Politics

8 d. ago 'Iconic part of Vancouver': Poll shows 'overwhelming' support to keep Celebration of Light fireworks

According to a Leger poll, 74 per cent of Metro Vancouver residents support government funding for the three-day summer festival

Events

8 d. ago Manitoba Metis Federation turns down Carney’s invitation to talk major projects

OTTAWA — The Manitoba Metis Federation is turning down Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invitation to discuss his government’s controversial major projects legislation, saying it won’t attend the meeting alongside another Metis group it says has no reason to exist. The federation, which represents Red River Metis, says Carney’s decision to include the Metis Nation of […]

Politics

9 d. ago Audit reveals serious safety concerns at Nova Scotia Firefighters School

The Nova Scotia government is severing its funding ties with the province’s firefighters school, calling the results of a audit of its safety and governance “appalling.”

Events

3 w. ago Alberta rainy day Heritage Fund hits $30B after injection of $2.8B from surplus

Premier Danielle Smith's government wants the Heritage Fund to hit $250 billion by 2050 so future Alberta governments can spend investment returns without draining the fund.

Economics

3 w. ago Charleigh’s story: Mom says reinstating drug funding allows daughter to have dignity

After weeks of fighting for the B.C. government to reinstate drug funding for Charleigh Pollock, Health Minister Josie Osborne announced Thursday that funding would be reinstated.

Economics

3 w. ago Municipalities have $10B from developers saved up. Ontario says they should spend it now

According to data from the provincial government, Ontario's municipalities have roughly $10 billion in the bank, funds collected from developers building new housing projects.

Politics