politics
Senior RCMP officer's 'no evidence' comment about India seems to contradict past statements
RCMP Deputy Commissioner Lisa Moreland says there is “no evidence” to link Indian government officials to crimes committed by Indian gangs that were investigated by U.S. and Canadian law enforcement, including the assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. That claim contradicts numerous past statements by other Canadian officials, including former prime minister Justin Trudeau […]
Canada doesn't 'get credit' for rolling back trade irritants, U.S. envoy says
Weeks after the American administration declined to extend the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, U.S. trade envoy signalled there’s been little progress in negotiations between the two countries. Source link
Canadian diplomats in U.S. face high health care and housing costs: audit
An internal government audit of Canadian diplomatic missions in the U.S. completed late last year found staff faced safety risks and problems with accessing health care — more than a year after a union flagged those same issues. Source link
Carney says Gordie Howe bridge tolls won't be split with U.S. until $6.4B debt is repaid
Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that Gordie Howe International Bridge tolls won’t be split with the United States until the $6.4 billion of Canadian investment is repaid. However, Carney did clarify that the agreement is to split net revenues with the U.S. side for 15 years. Source link
Republicans blast Canada over wildfire smoke, air quality in northern U.S.
Republican members of U.S. Congress are slamming Canada’s federal and provincial governments over what they claim is inaction in preventing the wildfires currently spreading smoke and poor air quality across much of the northeastern U.S., in addition to Central Canada. Source link
Assembly of First Nations questions ministers on major projects, reconciliation
Federal cabinet ministers faced pointed concerns from frustrated chiefs Thursday at an Assembly of First Nations meeting in Ottawa, as the Liberal government tried to again ease tensions over its efforts to streamline major project development. Source link
Ottawa to spend almost $2B over 4 years to buy 190 Canadian-made armoured vehicles
Canada will spend almost $2 billion over four years on 190 armoured combat support vehicles that will be built by London, Ont.-based General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday. Source link
Federal government refers Port of Vancouver strategy to Major Projects Office
Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon has announced the Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy is being referred to the Major Projects Office to support Canada’s goal of doubling exports to non-U.S. markets by 2035. Source link
Canada pauses applications for parent, grandparent immigration sponsorship program
The federal government will not accept any new applications this year from people who want to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada as permanent residents. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said the change is part of an effort to responsibly manage the system and reduce wait times. Source link
Danielle Smith wants to double Alberta oil production. Can she bring back the boom?
A new West Coast pipeline is stoking industry excitement. But oilsands giants may be wary of spending big to grow, analysts say. Source link