28 h. ago First Nations are mired in ‘soft communism.’ This leader has the fix

Indigenous consent to nation-building projects has a price tag, says CEO Stephen Buffalo. 'Give us a chance to make our own wealth'

Politics

4 d. ago Varcoe: New poll shows energy security, exports drive growing Canadian support for pipelines — as Smith pitches West Coast line

The discussion comes as Prime Minister Mark Carney and his government are assembling a list of major projects of national interest to fast-track for approval

Economics

4 d. ago Chris Sankey: ‘Free, prior, and informed consent’ never amounted to a First Nations veto

First Nations have just as much interest in seeing major development projects that benefit our communities go ahead as industry and government

Other

6 d. ago American Tungsten Corp. Identified Multiple Exploration Targets at Ima Mine & Provides an Update on its Technical Report

Vancouver, BC, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Tungsten Corp. (CSE:TUNG) (OTCQB:DEMRF) (FSE:RK9) (“American Tungsten” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on its exploration plans and independent technical report (the “Technical Report”) prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) for its tungsten […]

Other

6 d. ago Opinion: Most Canadians don’t support taxpayer subsidies for LNG

Opinion: There is new interest in liquified natural gas as a “nation-building” project but LNG isn't a good use of tax dollars, nor one supported by Canadian taxpayers.

Economics

9 d. ago LILLEY: Mark Carney offers words – Pierre Poilievre’s words – but we need action

The PM is leaving all of Justin Trudeau's policies in place while trying to sound like he'll build big projects of national interest

Transport

9 d. ago Liberals table bill to speed up approvals for major ’national interest’ projects

The bill would create a federal office that would take the lead on streamlining permitting and approvals for major projects

Politics

1 week ago Carney prepared to sit over the summer to pass new bill to fast

Carney and the premiers agreed on the criteria for what constitutes a project to be in the 'national interest'

Transport

1 week ago Taseko, Tŝilhqot’in Nation & Province of BC Reach Historic Agreement Concerning the New Prosperity Project

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Taseko Mines Limited (TSX: TKO; NYSE American: TGB; LSE: TKO) (“Taseko” or the “Company”), the Tŝilhqot’in Nation and the Province of British Columbia (“BC”) today announced the signing of an agreement (the “Agreement”) to resolve a complex, long-standing conflict concerning Taseko’s New Prosperity mineral tenures, located […]

Other

1 week ago Nelson: Carney will feel Alberta's pain in trying to build 'national' projects

Fittingly, it’s the legacy of Justin Trudeau that will open our new prime minister’s eyes to the sheer frustration this province has felt for the past decade

Society

1 week ago In Quebec, opposition mounts against a pipeline project that doesn’t exist

Some Quebec MPs worry the prime minister is using pipelines as a solution to Trump's attacks on Canada

Politics

1 week ago Cabinet minister who said no First Nations ‘veto’ on projects quickly apologizes

The minister said that after he made those remarks, he received a call from the national chief 'expressing her frustration'

Politics

1 week ago Lorne Gunter: Fruitful first ministers' meeting falls short on details

Carney’s overall goal of backing “nation-building projects” to help head off the effects of Donald Trump’s unjustified and illegal tariffs is good. But the devil is in the details.

Politics

1 week ago Former national chief calls for list of demands as PM, premiers talk infrastructure

OTTAWA — The former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling for an emergency meeting of chiefs to come up with demands for Canada’s governments as they look to fast-track projects they see as in the “national interest.” Phil Fontaine said the federal, provincial and territorial governments are trying to demolish First […]

Society

1 week ago Canada Premiers Pitch Carney on New Pipelines, Ports and Mines

Canada’s provincial leaders urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to back new oil pipelines, electricity grids, critical mineral mines, ports and railways at a meeting on Monday meant to identify “nation-building” projects to be fast-tracked.

Transport

2 w. ago Joly commits to prioritizing Canadian steel, aluminum for defence, infrastructure

OTTAWA — Ottawa is committed to using Canadian steel and aluminum in national infrastructure and defence projects as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose more tariffs, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said Sunday. After meeting with aluminum industry leaders at a summit in Montreal, Joly said the government is waiting to see if Trump follows […]

Economics

2 w. ago Carney huddles with premiers to choose major projects to prioritize

The PM and premiers are keeping the full list of big projects under discussion a secret

Politics

2 w. ago Carney projects calm but he’s facing serious trouble: Full Comment podcast

With the King opening Parliament and a disciplined agenda, the prime minister modelled a poised and assured break from his unserious predecessor, while sending a message to the world about Canadian sovereignty. That’s the verdict of Postmedia political columnist John Ivison and parliamentary bureau chief Stuart Thomson, who join Brian Lilley to discuss the first […]

Transport

2 w. ago As premiers get set to meet Carney, what’s on their whish list?

The federal government is developing what it calls a "national interest" bill to fast-track nation-building projects with a streamlined regulatory approval process.

Transport

2 w. ago As premiers get set to meet Carney, what’s on their wish list?

The federal government is developing what it calls a "national interest" bill to fast-track nation-building projects with a streamlined regulatory approval process.

Transport