39 h. ago Varcoe: Smith, Moe welcome PM's confidence that oil pipeline will make Ottawa's major project wish list

Slowly, but surely, the puzzle pieces of an energy deal are being assembled

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3 d. ago Varcoe: Carney says it's 'highly likely' an oil pipeline will make Ottawa's major project list

'I am confident that my government will do everything we can so that those projects can be built,' Carney said

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5 d. ago Norwegian company has plans for LNG export project in Quebec

MONTREAL — As Canada looks to fast-track major projects that could reduce its dependence on the United States, a new subsidiary of a Norwegian energy company says it wants to build a liquefied natural gas export facility in Quebec. Marinvest Energy Canada says there is a strong business case for an LNG project in Quebec […]

Economics

7 d. ago Stephen Avenue businesses threaten lawsuit against City of Calgary

Business owners along Stephen Avenue are threatening a lawsuit against the City of Calgary over a revitalization project, with fears it could lead to major business disruptions.

Economics

7 d. ago How does Canada’s burgeoning LNG industry measure up to its ambitions?

Here are the ins and outs of producing liquefied natural gas and the major LNG projects on the go in Canada

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1 week 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

1 week ago Senate passes major projects bill days after House of Commons approval

While Bill C-5 passed without amendments, a handful of senators attempted to persuade their colleagues to include language about respecting Indigenous rights.

Politics

1 week ago Senator Patrick Brazeau recovering from ‘dizzy spell’ that caused collapse

Sen. Patrick Brazeau rose to speak during debate in the Senate on the government's major projects bill before falling sideways to the floor.

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1 week ago Brazeau recovering after collapsing in Senate Wednesday due to ’dizzy spell’

OTTAWA — A Senate spokesman says Sen. Patrick Brazeau is recovering after a “dizzy spell” made him “briefly lose consciousness” Tuesday during debate in the Senate on the government’s major projects bill. The 50-year-old Independent senator rose to speak before falling sideways to the floor just after 4 p.m. yesterday. The Senate spokesman says Brazeau […]

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1 week 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 — […]

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2 w. ago Brazeau collapses in Senate, staff says he appears to be recovering

OTTAWA — Senate debate on the federal government’s major projects bill was briefly suspended after a senator collapsed on the floor of the chamber. Sen. Patrick Brazeau rose to speak before collapsing sideways onto the floor, though a Senate spokesman said that he appears to be recovering follow an examination by paramedics. Speaker Raymonde Gagne […]

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2 w. ago Sen. Patrick Brazeau collapses while speaking during Senate debate on major projects bill

Brazeau was speaking about Bill C-5, the controversial legislation that would grant Ottawa sweeping new powers to fast-track project permits amid the U.S. trade war

Politics

2 w. ago Carney Energy Chief Seeks Indigenous Equity in Major Projects

As Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government prepares to plow forward on major new energy and infrastructure projects, his natural resources minister says he wants Indigenous groups to pursue large ownership stakes in them.

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2 w. ago Senate under pressure to deal with Carney’s major projects bill quickly

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s controversial major projects bill could be in for a speedy trip through the Senate this week. Bill C-5 will be introduced at first reading in the upper chamber today after it was fast-tracked through the House of Commons and underwent a rare pre-study by the Senate. A programming motion […]

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2 w. ago Senate on strict schedule to deal with Carney’s major projects bill

A programming motion adopted by the chamber fixes the bill to a strict schedule, with a final vote that must take place by the end of Friday.

Politics

2 w. ago Western Canada holds potential to become a ‘critical minerals processing behemoth,’ expert says

Cites new reports that looked at nine metals and five regions where opportunities exist for major projects

Events

2 w. ago Major Anmore housing project dropped by developer on brink of public hearing

The village was set to host a meeting on the development that would have tripled the population as it was built out

Politics

2 w. ago First Nations youth say they’re ’starting a movement’ against major projects bills

OTTAWA — First Nations youth leaders are warning Canadians can expect a long, tense summer of protests as governments push forward with plans to fast-track major projects — and young people will be leading the charge. “You will see us in your cities, your city’s hubs,” said Ramon Kataquapit, a youth councillor with the Chiefs […]

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2 w. ago Opinion: To build Alberta, we must protect our innovation funding

As the federal government looks to fast-track nation-building projects and critical infrastructure, Alberta’s experience and technical expertise in advancing major projects that balance decarbonization and economic development must be leveraged. Even more notably, Alberta is actually one of the best places to dream up new ways of developing Canada sustainably. But the province must maintain […]

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2 w. ago Carney Bill to Speed Projects Passes Vote Despite Indigenous Opposition

Canada’s House of Commons cleared a bill to accelerate the building of major projects such as pipelines, but Indigenous groups are threatening to force a legal battle over it.

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