35 h. ago Nova Scotia estimates initial capital cost of Wind West at $60 billion

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia government document on the proposed initial phase of the Wind West offshore project pegs the capital cost at $60 billion. The estimate is contained in the document released Thursday, following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that Ottawa is prepared to work with Nova Scotia to ramp up the ambitious plan. […]

Economics

44 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Despite Smith's optimism, can't trust Carney on issues around oil 

The federal Liberals still hate Alberta oil. On Thursday, Prime Minister Mark Carney released his list of five national-priority projects. There is no pipeline in the bunch. Carney also released a list of projects to be considered for the next round of approvals. Again, no pipeline. There is nothing wrong with any of the projects […]

Events

45 h. ago Canada Looks to Rework IT, Supply Contracts in Search for Budget Savings

Prime Minister Mark Carney is asking Canada’s public service to get more for the government’s money when it buys goods and services.

Other

54 h. ago Bell: Danielle Smith feels Carney is no Trudeau and is on Alberta's side

'I am. Yes, I am confident,' says Premier Danielle Smith on whether Prime Minister Mark Carney can meet her demands

Politics

54 h. ago Bell: Say what?! Where's the outrage? Smith figures Carney is dancing to her tune

'I am. Yes, I am confident,' says Premier Danielle Smith on whether Prime Minister Mark Carney can meet her demands

Transport

56 h. ago Danielle Smith says she’s found unprecedented common ground with Mark Carney

'I found more common ground with the prime minister when I met with him yesterday than I have in any meeting with a prime minister,' Danielle Smith said of Mark Carney.

Transport

58 h. ago Montreal Port Project Backed by Carney Sees Cost Rise to $1.7 Billion

The cost of a new Port of Montreal terminal that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says is in the national interest has soared to C$2.3 billion ($1.7 billion), according to a cabinet minister.

Economics

58 h. ago Liberal MPs reluctant to lower 2030 and 2035 climate targets

EDMONTON — Some Liberal MPs are reluctant to see their government lower its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for 2030 and 2035, as Prime Minister Mark Carney stays quiet on whether Canada is still committed to meeting its climate goals. Carney and several of his ministers have created uncertainty in recent days by refusing to […]

Society

61 h. ago Quebec environmental lawyers group sues Ottawa over major projects bill

MONTREAL — A group of environmental lawyers says it has filed a lawsuit in Quebec Superior Court challenging the validity of the federal government’s major projects law. Centre quebecois du droit de l’environnement says the legislation gives the government excessive powers and jeopardizes democracy and environmental protections. Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the law […]

Politics

61 h. ago Here are the 1st major projects Carney says are in ‘national interest’

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled plans for five upcoming projects aimed at boosting Canada's economy and helping to become less reliant on the United States.

Politics

65 h. ago Shell LNG Plant Wins Place on Carney’s List of Favored Projects

Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to speed construction of a major expansion of LNG Canada, a large-scale liquefied natural gas export project on Canada’s west coast.

Transport

65 h. ago LNG Canada plant wins place on Carney’s list of favoured projects

Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to speed construction of a major expansion of LNG Canada, a large-scale liquefied natural gas export project on Canada’s west coast

Transport

3 d. ago Anand says Canada ’evaluating’ relationship with Israel after Qatar strike

OTTAWA — Canada is “evaluating the relationship with Israel”, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Wednesday after Prime Minister Mark Carney called the country’s strike on Qatar “an unprovoked attack.” Israel says it targeted senior Hamas leaders in the capital Doha on Tuesday, while the militant group says its main ceasefire negotiator survived the attack. […]

Other

3 d. ago Carney says temporary foreign worker program needs ’focused approach’

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday the temporary foreign worker program needs a “focused approach” that targets the needs of specific sectors and regions. Carney’s comments came as he outlined the government’s plans for the fall during an address to the Liberal caucus at their annual retreat in Edmonton. The prime minister said […]

Society

3 d. ago John Candy finally gets the tribute Ryan Reynolds thinks he deserved

Long before he hatched the idea of making a documentary celebrating the life and legacy of Canadian comedy legend John Candy, Ryan Reynolds had one thought: Why hadn’t anyone already made one? Candy, who died of heart failure at the age of 43 in 1994, starred in a string of beloved comedies, including Planes, Trains […]

Sport

3 d. ago Carney Says Major Projects Coming to Combat Trade War ‘Crisis’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’ll announce Thursday the first wave of major projects to be fast-tracked under a new law passed by his government.

Politics

3 d. ago What unions have asked the government to cut instead of public servants' jobs

Public Service Notebook: Unions want Prime Minister Mark Carney to keep his promise to "cap, not cut" the federal public service.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Reckless and escalatory’: Carney condemns Russian incursion into Poland

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Russian President Vladimir Putin was 'demonstrating once again his total disregard for the path of peace.'

Transport

3 d. ago Canadians back Carney’s deficit and defence plans, poll shows

(Bloomberg) — A slight majority of Canadians believe Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to run deeper deficits will grow the economy, accepting his argument that more spending is needed to emerge stronger from the US trade war. A poll by Nanos Research Group for Bloomberg News showed 53% of Canadians agreed the additional deficit expenditures […]

Events

3 d. ago Canadians Back Carney’s Deficit and Defense Plans, Poll Shows

A slight majority of Canadians believe Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to run deeper deficits will grow the economy, accepting his argument that more spending is needed to emerge stronger from the US trade war.

Events