8 d. ago Steelworkers union welcomes federal steel and softwood measures, urge strong enforcement and progress on softwood dispute

TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes the federal government’s new measures announced Wednesday to support Canada’s steel and softwood lumber sectors, calling them a meaningful step forward in the face of U.S. tariffs and global market instability. The package includes tighter import controls, a 25% surtax on steel […]

Society

8 d. ago Prime Minister Mark Carney's new forestry sector aid helps, shy of new softwood lumber deal

The plan includes $500 million in new funding for a forestry loan program run, among a suite of new protections for the softwood lumber, steel and aluminum industries

Politics

8 d. ago New measures to protect Canadian steel, softwood lumber industries

Measures meant to wean Canadian steel, lumber industries from reliance on U.S. exports

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9 d. ago Lumber supports won’t ‘make any difference,’ New Brunswick industry insider says

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced supports for the softwood lumber and steel sectors Wednesday amid an ongoing trade war with the United States.

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2 w. ago TSB urges safety measures after accidental lifeboat release injured crew member

An engineer was inside the lifeboat when it was inadvertently released, plunging nearly 20 metres into the water

Events

3 w. ago Elevating Action showcases collaboration between White Ribbon, USW, and CFLPA to tackle gender

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Nov. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As part of the official Grey Cup events in Winnipeg, the Canadian Football League Players Association (CFLPA), the United Steelworkers union (USW), and White Ribbon are coming together for Elevating Action, a national partnership event aimed at creating safer, more respectful, and equitable workplaces and communities. Elevating […]

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4 w. ago Saskatchewan industries welcome federal budget with unanswered questions

Key industries in Saskatchewan say they are welcoming the federal government's new budget, but still have questions on its implementation and have issues to be addressed.

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4 w. ago Metro Vancouver's Filipino community welcomes federal support for new cultural centre

The federal government's 2025 budget highlighted a new Filipino cultural centre as one of the infrastructure projects it will fund

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last month United Steelworkers union: Budget 2025 makes progress – but workers need stronger action

TORONTO, Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement on the federal Budget 2025: “This budget recognizes something workers have been saying for years. Canada needs to build more at home and expand its industrial capacity. The commitments on Buy-Canadian procurement, industrial strategy and trade […]

Society

last month GCT Welcomes Federal Budget Commitment to Spur Private Investment and Invest in Sustainable Trade Infrastructure

Vancouver, British Columbia, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Container Terminals (GCT) today welcomed the federal government’s Canada Strong 2025 budget and its commitment to strengthening national trade infrastructure through responsible private-sector investment. “Today’s budget reinforces the importance of partnering with industry to build the trade-enabling infrastructure that drives Canada’s economy,” said Eric Waltz, […]

Economics

last month Habitat for Humanity Canada Responds to Federal Budget 2025 with Calls for Clear Commitment to Affordable Homeownership

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Habitat for Humanity Canada welcomes the federal government’s continued investments in housing in Budget 2025, but urges Ottawa to quickly share how these measures will meet Canadians’ aspirations to own a home. The organization looks forward to seeing a Build Canada Homes investment strategy and stresses the […]

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