politics
It's crunch time for Canada's trade deal with the U.S. and Mexico
Sluggish trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S. are finally showing signs of life as a milestone looms for renewal of CUSMA, their three-way trade deal with Mexico. Source link
Liberals to amend police data interception bill following searing criticism
The Liberal government says it will amend its hot-button lawful access legislation — which would make it easier for police and spies to tap private communications — as it faces blowback from critics who argue the bill would actually put cybersecurity at risk. Source link
Guilbeault resigns as MP, says he'll fight climate change outside of government
Ex-environment minister Steven Guilbeault said he will be leaving his role as an MP when the House rises for summer. He said he intends to take his fight for the environment outside of government. Source link
Carney announces refreshed national AI strategy will be released next week
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the federal government’s much-anticipated national AI strategy, which has faced multiple delays over the last few months, will be released next week. Source link
German submarine bid promises Canada $86B economic boost and tens of thousands of jobs
Germany’s bid to build Canada’s next-generation submarines promises a massive economic windfall, with up to 50,000 jobs over five years and an $86-billion boost to GDP, CBC News has learned. The proposal ties Arctic defence to NATO integration, while offering major investments in shipbuilding, critical minerals, missiles, ports and energy infrastructure. Source link
Canada negotiating to buy Saab's GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft
Canada has entered into negotiations with Saab to buy its GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday. Source link
What will Mark Carney's role be in the Alberta referendum?
Not being Justin Trudeau is not a small thing in these circumstances. But the full extent of Mark Carney’s role in the federalist struggle against separatist sentiment remains to be seen. Source link
Landmark LNG deal between Canada and German company expected to be announced this week
A landmark agreement to export liquified natural gas from northern British Columbia to Germany is expected to be announced later this week by the federal government, according to B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix. Source link
Canada clamping down on travel, immigration from central Africa amid Ebola outbreak
Canadian officials are clamping down on both travel and immigration from multiple countries in central Africa as the region continues to face a fast-spreading outbreak of Ebola. Source link