Threats and ugly politics prompt Bloc to shift stand on carbon pricing bill amendment
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet said Monday his party is no longer supporting the Tories on the bill.
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More "technical issues" for Trans Mountain could mean further pipeline delay
In a statement on its website, Trans Mountain Corp. said Monday it needs additional time to determine the "safest and most prudent actions for minimizing further delay."
N.S. plans to assume $117 million of utility’s fuel costs to reduce rate hike
The plan, if approved by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, would lower the anticipated 2024 rate increase to 1.1 per cent, said Natural Resources and Renewables Minister Tory Rushton.
Federal politicians in Newfoundland and Labrador distance themselves from Liberal brand
Alex Marland, a political science professor at Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S., says he was surprised to see how blatantly the Newfoundland and Labrador Liberals seem to be distancing themselves from their federal counterparts as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's popularity drops in the polls.
Inquiry goal is to 'uncover the truth,' about foreign interference, commissioner says
In opening remarks Monday, commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue said the task requires the inquiry team to investigate, analyze and reflect as thoroughly as possible.
Toronto entrepreneur appointed to Senate
Mohammad Al Zaibak will represent Ontario in the upper house, is the president and CEO of the Canadian Development and Marketing Corporation, a holding company that invests in technology businesses.
Parliament back in session with Ukraine and carbon tax top discussion points
Liberals intend to move quickly to get a Ukraine free-trade bill passed. The Conservatives voted against the legislation solely because they won't support any promotion of carbon pricing.
Foreign interference inquiry tackles delicate secrecy questions as hearings begin
The March hearings are intended to delve into allegations of foreign interference by China, India, Russia and others in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections, with a report on these matters due May 3.
Drought lowers hydropower production in Western Canada as reservoir levels drop
Two hydro-rich provinces are being forced to import power from other jurisdictions due to severe drought in Western Canada.
‘The bottom line is that plastic bag bans work’
According to a new report, plastic bag bans can eliminate nearly 300 single-use plastic bags per person per year.
Bringing beadwork to the National Gallery of Canada
Radical Stitch, one of the largest beadwork exhibits in Canada, is set to come to the National Gallery of Canada in May.
‘The mining rush for green energy’: Why Ontario chiefs are asking for a moratorium on claims
Last week, the Chiefs of Ontario called for a moratorium on mining claims to deal with the problems connected with the onslaught of stakes linked to the province’s digital mineral lands administration system.
Former justice minister David Lametti resigns seat after being ousted from cabinet
Being ejected from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet last year took a heavy personal toll, former justice minister David Lametti conceded on Thursday as he announced his decision to leave public office.
An unusual alliance forged by meeting of the minds on climate change is ending
Xie, 74, retired in December, and Kerry recently announced that he’s stepping down soon.
Alberta investment management company eyes buying a stake in Trans Mountain pipeline
The Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) said Thursday in an interview with BNN Bloomberg that the Trans Mountain pipeline is the type of Canadian infrastructure asset that the investment manager would consider if it is made available.