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Ottawa proposes suite of measures to streamline project approvals, complete review process within 1 year
The federal government is proposing legislative changes to streamline the review process for major projects, including energy projects such as pipelines. The changes are aimed at completing these reviews within a year. Source link
Danielle Smith says she hopes MOU can be finalized in 'next number of days'
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday she hopes the memorandum of understanding between her province and the federal government can be completed soon because Albertans need to see that “Canada can work.” Source link
Former U.S. president Barack Obama arrives in Toronto to deliver gala keynote
Former U.S. president Barack Obama is in Toronto today to deliver a keynote speech at a Canadian think tank. The 44th president is set to headline Canada 2020’s gala at the Fairmont Royal York. Source link
Ottawa to expand defence buying powers when national, economic security at stake
The Liberal government is preparing to give the new Defence Investment Agency broad authority to sidestep normal military procurement rules in cases tied to national and economic security. Proposed legislation would sharply expand exemptions for sole-source contracts while extending the agency’s influence into industrial policy, innovation and defence infrastructure. Source link
'We are not at war, but we’re not at peace either,' warns German cyber chief
Germany’s cyber warfare commander says allied nations face relentless digital attacks from Russia and other adversaries as rearmament accelerates across Europe and North America. Vice-Admiral Thomas Daum told CBC News that cyber intrusions increasingly target defence industries, supply chains and even ordinary citizens — with human error remaining the biggest vulnerability. Source link
Liberals restore bill containing incoming GG's recommendation for Canada's military
On the same day the prime minister named Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general, the Liberals voted to restore proposed legislation that includes Arbour’s recommendation to strip the Canadian military of its power to investigate and prosecute sexual offences. Critics say the move ignores survivors, and could even represent a conflict of interest. Source […]
Environmental law changes 'possible' to expedite resource projects: government House leader
The government House leader confirmed on Thursday plans to change regulations and legislation in order to speed up the approvals of major resource projects. Source link
Reforms should target misinformation that undermines voters' trust, says elections chief
The head of Elections Canada says the Liberals’ proposed electoral reform law doesn’t adequately address concerns about bad actors attempting to sow doubt about the country’s electoral system. Source link
Privacy watchdog finds thousands of tax account breaches, urges stronger protections
The federal privacy watchdog says there have been more than 42,000 breaches at the Canada Revenue Agency since 2020 as a result of people gaining unauthorized access to, or modifying, taxpayer information. Source link
Poilievre tells Conservatives he will stay on and 'keep fighting' after Carney secures majority
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made the case for his continuing leadership to party faithful Thursday, saying he will keep fighting the Liberals even after party turbulence on his watch helped deliver Prime Minister Mark Carney a majority government. Source link