politics
Alberta Metis eying ownership stake in proposed oil pipeline
The Metis Settlements of Alberta say they’re interested in purchasing a stake in a proposed oil pipeline to the West Coast and want to work with First Nations in British Columbia who oppose the project and plan to bring forward an emergency resolution at the Assembly of First Nations meetings in Ottawa Tuesday. Source link
Canada now in the 'tent' of EU's loans-for-weapons programs
Canada and the European Union have concluded a deal that allows Canadian companies access to the continent’s €150-billion ($244-billion) loans-for-weapons program. Source link
Voting for budget was a 'mistake' that won't happen again, says Green Leader May
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says supporting the Carney government on the budget vote is a “mistake” she won’t make again. Source link
Canada committed to 2030 climate target, says environment minister
The federal environment minister told a committee of MPs on Monday that the Liberal government remains committed to its 2030 emissions-reduction targets despite striking a deal with Alberta last week outlining the conditions for a new bitumen pipeline. Source link
Canada won't meet 2030 climate targets with Alberta energy deal, says Guilbeault
In his first interview since resigning from cabinet last week, former culture minister Steven Guilbeault says recent decisions by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government will make it impossible for Canada to meet its climate change targets. Source link
Carney to make cabinet changes following Guilbeault's departure
Prime Minister Mark Carney will make changes to his front bench this afternoon after Steven Guilbeault resigned from cabinet last week. Source link
U.S. industry groups strongly back renewing CUSMA
As Canada’s trade deal with the U.S. and Mexico faces a crucial review, many U.S. industries are urging the Trump administration to preserve the agreement and to stop putting tariffs on imports from its northern and southern neighbours. Source link
Signs of progress with India abound, but so do fears that nothing has really changed
Does the apparent rapprochement between India and Canada actually signal an intention by India to desist from tactics it has allegedly used against Canadian Sikh activists — including assassination? Source link
The NDP’s leadership candidates aren't fluent in French. Will that hurt the party's future?
Having a leader who can’t communicate with the 22 per cent of Canadians whose first official language is French could hurt the New Democrats’ credibility as a national party, a concern shared by two francophone former NDP staff. Source link
Do activists have a role in government? Steven Guilbeault’s resignation raises questions
Longtime Quebec environmental activist Steven Guilbeault has resigned from the federal cabinet, citing conflicts over a potential pipeline project in Western Canada and raising questions about the role of activists in government. Source link