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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith set to make major energy industry announcement
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to reveal today a new project to strengthen national energy development. Smith will be in Calgary for the announcement. Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean and Rajan Sawhney, the minister in charge of Indigenous relations, will also be on hand as will the head of Cenovus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fact File: American social media posts mislead on Canadian gun laws
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
A federal buyback of assault-style firearms from individual owners announced earlier this month prompted misleading social media posts from American influencers saying it will soon become “criminal” to own a gun in Canada. The posts claim all Canadians are being forced to hand over their guns, but in fact many guns are not on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney names ‘personal’ EU envoy, looks to replace Dion as ambassador to France
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is replacing Canada’s special envoy to Europe with a “personal representative” to the European Union. John Hannaford, a former diplomat who also served as the highest-ranking official in the public service, will take up the role. His job will involve boosting trade and investment with EU countries and working ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joly says Ottawa will be ‘hawkish’ on competition to restore affordability
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — Industry Minister MĂ©lanie Joly says Ottawa is going to be “hawkish” on competition in a bid to ease the cost of living. She says affordability is top of mind for Canadians and expanding market competition to give consumers more choices offers a path to lower prices. Joly kicked off the Competition Bureau’s annual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa denies Marineland request to export its remaining beluga whales to China
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
Ottawa has denied a request from Marineland to send its remaining beluga whales to China. Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson says the federal government will not grant an export permit to ship the 30 whales to the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom aquarium. Thompson says approving the request would mean a continued life in captivity and a return ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Union leader Rob Ashton joins race for NDP leadership
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — Rob Ashton, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, has announced he’s running for the federal NDP leadership. Ashton, who is billing himself as the “the first working-class labour candidate” in the race, released a short campaign launch video Wednesday morning. “I’m done watching working people pick between Liberals and Conservatives, only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Canada’s investment crisis, Canadians witnessing systemic racism
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Canada in “investment crisis” business leaders say The Business Council of Canada says Canada is in an “investment crisis” but warns prosperity can’t be achieved by taking on more debt. In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five Canadian provinces boost their minimum wage, Alberta now lowest
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
Five provinces are increasing their minimum wage today to support workers amid affordability issues. The hikes will apply to Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The provinces have tied their increases to Canada’s steadily growing consumer price index, which is an indicator of inflation. Ontario’s minimum wage is now $17.60 per hour, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unions to converge in downtown Vancouver in push for B.C. public service contract
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
VANCOUVER — The union representing British Columbia’s public service workers says it expects to see thousands of people in downtown Vancouver today in a show of solidarity over its contract dispute with the provincial government. The BC General Employees’ Union says members of other unions from across the province will join its workers in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Almost half of Canadians say they have seen systemic racism in their province: poll
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — Almost half of Canadians polled say they have observed evidence of systemic racism in their province, a new survey suggests. The Leger poll of 1,627 people, conducted between Aug. 29 and 31 for the Association for Canadian Studies, says 49 per cent of Canadians reported having observed evidence of systemic racism — racism ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Union leader Rob Ashton to announce NDP leadership run
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — Rob Ashton, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, is scheduled to announce his intention to run for the NDP leadership this morning in Toronto. Ashton is billing himself as the “the first working-class labour candidate” in the race. He will join Alberta MP Heather McPherson, documentarian Avi Lewis and activist Yves ... Read More »
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