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Liberal MPs reluctant to lower 2030 and 2035 climate targets
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
EDMONTON — Some Liberal MPs are reluctant to see their government lower its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for 2030 and 2035, as Prime Minister Mark Carney stays quiet on whether Canada is still committed to meeting its climate goals. Carney and several of his ministers have created uncertainty in recent days by refusing to ... Read More »
1 responseHigh-speed rail construction could begin in four years, LeBlanc says
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
MONTREAL — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the government’s new major projects office will work to get construction underway on the Alto high-speed rail line within four years. He says the work would determine the final route for the planned high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City. Former prime minister Justin Trudeau announced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Driver charged in daycare crash that killed toddler, two kids still in critical condition
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
A 70-year-old man is facing dangerous driving charges after an SUV crashed into a daycare north of Toronto on Wednesday, killing a toddler and injuring six other children. Vinay Kumar Gupta, who was arrested at the scene in Richmond Hill, Ont., faces one count of dangerous operation causing death and two counts of dangerous driving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drought deepens in Eastern Canada as West sees some improvement: monitor
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
Officials say a deepening drought in Central and Atlantic Canada is creating water supply issues and underlining concerns about crop conditions and wildfires. The latest national outlook shows large pockets of extreme drought have appeared across Atlantic Canada, with moderate to severe drought also showing up in Ontario and Quebec as of the end of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney says federal government will sign more pharmacare deals with provinces
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is committed to signing pharmacare deals with all provinces and territories, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday, ending months of speculation about the program being cut short. Carney said those deals will be finalized “as quickly and as equitably as possible.” “Those are clear commitments and we will keep ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. First Nations and logging firm want Walbran Valley old-growth blockade to end
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Pacheedaht First Nation on Vancouver Island says a blockade opposed to old-growth logging on its traditional territory in the Walbran Valley near Port Renfrew, B.C., is undermining its authority and should disband. The First Nation says in a statement that forestry is a “cornerstone” of its economy, and is calling for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec environmental lawyers group sues Ottawa over major projects bill
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
MONTREAL — A group of environmental lawyers says it has filed a lawsuit in Quebec Superior Court challenging the validity of the federal government’s major projects law. Centre québécois du droit de l’environnement says the legislation gives the government excessive powers and jeopardizes democracy and environmental protections. Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the law ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Here are the first major projects on Ottawa’s fast-track list
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney named the first five projects on the federal government’s fast-track list on Thursday — part of his plan to attract outside investment and bolster the Canadian economy. The projects include planned energy development, mining and port infrastructure projects from the West Coast to Central Canada. The government also released ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney says federal government will strike more pharmacare deals with provinces
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is committed to signing pharmacare deals with all provinces and territories, ending months of speculation about the program being cut short. The Liberals launched the first phase of the national pharmacare program last year, with the support of the NDP, to cover the cost of contraceptives ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PQ leader praises Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for standing up to Ottawa
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
CALGARY — The leader of the Parti Québécois says he sees possible areas of co-operation with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith if he becomes Quebec premier next year. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, who became PQ leader five years ago, was a guest speaker today at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy. He wasn’t supportive of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fact File: Online posts mislead on immigrant share of population
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
Recent online posts claimed a chart depicting work and study permit holders in Canada since 2000 showed that the country “imported” 36 per cent of its population — or more than 15 million people — over the past 10 years. However, the posts misinterpret the data, which shows the total number of active permit holders ... Read More »
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