6 h. ago Province says federal government approves Green Line funding, construction to proceed

The city will immediately begin work on the planning and design for the downtown segment based on the province's alignment, said Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen

Politics

5 d. ago Algoma Steel foresees challenges, opportunity from trade war as it works to cut costs

The chief executive of one of Canada’s largest steel producers says the company is in discussions with federal and provincial leaders to determine what government support might be available to help offset the Trump administration’s tariffs. Algoma Steel Group Inc. CEO Michael Garcia said Thursday his company expects the Canadian government’s “swift and appropriate response” […]

Economics

8 d. ago Saskatchewan farmers demand action in response to looming trade wars

Saskatchewan farmers are demanding action by the provincial and federal governments to deal with the looming trade war with both the United States and China.

Economics

1 week ago Stronger policies, enforcement mechanisms urged to combat Intimate Partner Violence

The provincial and federal governments are being urged to continue collaboration on justice reform and better public safety measures to counter the growing crisis of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). In recognition of International Women’s Day on Saturday, the Peel Police Service Board and Peel Regional Police penned a letter to Premier Doug Ford, Solicitor General Michael […]

Events

2 w. ago How Canada and provincial governments are fighting back against Trump’s tariff war

OTTAWA — The federal government and Canada’s provinces and territories answered U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Tuesday with immediate acts of economic retaliation and some supports for their own industries. Here’s a look at what they did: Canada: The federal government immediately imposed retaliatory tariffs on $30 billion worth of U.S. goods, with another […]

Politics

2 w. ago “Protect Ontario Families”: Over 100 Child Care Organizations Send Open Letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford Urging Him to Sign $10aDay Child Care Funding Extension

TORONTO — Over 100 Ontario organizations – including child care programs from across Ontario and provincial early learning and child care associations – have come together to send an Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford today in response to news that the federal government has offered all provinces and territories 5-year extensions to their Canada-Wide […]

Economics

2 w. ago Anand meets with provincial counterparts to discuss boosting interprovincial trade

OTTAWA — Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand said Friday she wants to boost internal trade by getting the provinces to recognize out-of-province labour certifications and regulations. Anand was meeting with the Committee on Internal Trade, made up of provincial and territorial trade ministers. The federal government says it has eliminated 20 of 39 […]

Economics

3 w. ago To Leaders of Canadian First Nations and Federal/Provincial Governments–Fueling the Future with Kitsault Energy

WASHINGTON — In 2013, Dr. Suthanthiran, President/Founder of TeamBest Global Companies, announced his dedicated energy pipeline corridor/export port/terminal to carry all of Canada’s energy products to Kitsault, BC, Canada, a town owned by Suthanthiran, northwest of Prince Rupert, BC. Suthanthiran, a healthcare professional, has devoted over fifty years to cheering, helping, and saving lives daily. […]

Politics

3 w. ago B.C. is poised to scrap its consumer carbon tax. How will it replace the revenue?

B.C. Premier David Eby has pledged to eliminate the consumer price on carbon if the federal government drops its requirement for provinces to have one.

Economics

3 w. ago Toronto is officially getting a high speed train to Quebec City

After years of talk about a potential high speed train that would link Toronto and the province of Quebec, it seems that the federal government is finally gearing up to officially announce the project.Anonymous inside sources disclosed to the Star that Transport Minister Anita Anand would be joining Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday to share the latest update on the rail initiative, confirming a new line to run at speeds of around 200 km/h (or even faster) between Toronto and Quebec City.And, the news has now been confirmed by the PM.Spanning more than 1,000 km, the route's proposed stops would include Ottawa, Laval, Trois-Rivières, and Montreal, with passengers able to reach the latter city in just over three hours — a huge improvement to the current travel time of 5 hours and 2 minutes, at best, with VIA Rail.Could Toronto-Montreal route be Canada's first high-speed rail line? https://t.co/rD9gZ...

Transport

4 w. ago Province, feds team up to open more Manitoba child care spaces

The provincial and federal governments are working together with the goal of opening more child care spaces in healthcare facilities, schools, and post-secondary institutions.

Transport