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Carbon tax will give more than it takes for most households: PBO
A new analysis by Parliament's budget watchdog has found that most households in provinces where the federal carbon tax applies will receive more money back in rebates than they will pay through the scheme — just not as much as projected last year.
Trudeau government emphasizes family unity in bringing Canadians home from Wuhan
The Liberal government insisted China let parents and other primary caregivers accompany their Canadian children after leaving Wuhan, the epicentre of an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, even if they are not citizens themselves.
Kenney heads to Montreal and Washington, D.C.
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will travel to Montreal and Washington, D.C., this week.
With oilsands mine on the line, Teck announces 'carbon neutral' goals
The Vancouver-based mining company proposing to build the massive Frontier oilsands mine in northeastern Alberta has set a target to be "carbon neutral" by 2050.
Dow approved US $200+ million expansion of Alberta ethylene plant
U.S. chemical producer Dow Inc. has approved an expansion of its Alberta petrochemical facilities expected to cost between US$200 million and US$225 million.
Ukraine Airlines CEO thanks Canada for help investigating Iran crash
The head of Ukraine International Airlines is thanking Canada for its part in investigating the crash of one of its planes outside Tehran in early January.
Quebec premier gets hateful FB messages after supporting Muslims
Quebec cabinet ministers are speaking out about a deluge of hateful comments posted to the premier's Facebook page after he published a message in support of the province's Muslim community.
10,000 with coronavirus now, but only three in Canada
A mysterious new type of coronavirus has now infected almost 10,000 people globally, including three in Canada, pushing the World Health Organization to declare the outbreak a global health emergency.
Federal Court of Appeal to release Trans Mountain decision Tuesday
The Federal Court of Appeal is set to release its decision on the latest challenge of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
Prince Albert, Sask. set to give plastic bags the boot
A city in northern Saskatchewan is believed to be the first in the province to have banned plastic checkout bags