Trudeau visits Saskatoon rare earths element processing plant
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Saskatoon today, January 16, 2023, to visit a rare earths element processing plant.
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Federal workers grumble about long commutes, lack of direction as they return to work
Ottawa public servant YuTaek Hwang has been working remotely for nearly three years.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith back and forth over COVID prosecution messaging
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has delivered a third version of what she discussed with justice officials over how to handle the prosecution of people charged with breaking COVID-19 health rules.
John Kerry stands up for appointment of UAE oil chief to lead COP28
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry backs the United Arab Emirates' decision to appoint the CEO of a state-run oil company to preside over the upcoming U.N. climate negotiations in Dubai, citing his work on renewable energy projects.
Confidential documents reveal Bay Street’s attempt to greenwash Canadian regulations
Canada’s financial heavyweights are trying to convince the federal government to let them keep pumping money into the oil and gas sector, confidential documents obtained by Canada’s National Observer reveal.
Will a climate denier be our next PM?
The world has already witnessed how climate denialism failed the United States, Australia, and Brazil. Will Canada be next?
Sediment and complaints fly over Coastal GasLink construction at B.C. river
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is investigating a complaint that Coastal GasLink failed to prevent sediment stirred up by pipeline construction activities from flowing downstream at a construction site on the Lho Kwa (Clore River) in B.C.
Canada increased immigration targets get mixed reviews
As Canada plans to significantly ramp up its immigration levels in the coming years, some policy experts are worried about potential effects on health care, housing and the labour market.
Japanese PM asks Canada for help on clean energy transition at Ottawa visit
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has asked Canada to form closer ties during a visit to Ottawa that experts say comes at a time when the two countries have significant geopolitical alignment.
B.C. creates $500M fund for non-profits to buy apartment buildings, stabilize rents
The British Columbia government announced a $500-million fund on Thursday, January 12, 2023, to help the non-profit housing sector purchase rental buildings and save them from "housing speculators and profiteers," whose property flips often lead to tenant evictions.
Trudeau asks ministers to 'look into' McKinsey contracts
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government will examine federal contracts awarded to consulting firm McKinsey and Company.
Scathing report released on Canada's violations of Indigenous rights
Human Rights Watch says more than two dozen First Nations remain under long-term drinking water advisories, despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's promise to bring that number down to zero.
Proof of unmarked grave found at former residential school site in Saskatchewan
A First Nation in Saskatchewan says ground-penetrating radar has discovered more than 2,000 areas of interest and a child's bone was separately found at the site of one of the longest-running residential schools in the country.
Justin Trudeau just became Rachel Notley’s worst enemy
For a guy who said he wasn’t interested in fighting with Alberta, the prime minister is sure throwing a lot of jabs these days.
‘Horror at the whole situation’ after UAE oil magnate tapped to lead next UN climate conference
Canadian politicians and civil society groups are decrying the United Arab Emirates’ decision to have an oil company CEO lead this year’s international climate talks.