Canada's new Indo-Pacific strategy to include energy and defence deals
Federal officials are set to make an announcement today in Vancouver about Canada's long-promised Indo-Pacific strategy.
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Old-growth funding lag for B.C. First Nations means giants still being logged
British Columbia has asked First Nations if they want old-growth forests set aside from logging, allowing time for long-term planning of conservation and sustainable development, but it has yet to fund the process on a large scale, advocates say.
Emergencies Act inquiry will hear experts weigh in on whether act needs updating
The inquiry into the Liberal government’s historic choice to invoke the Emergencies Act to quell weeks-long demonstrations against COVID-19 mandates last winter is now moving into its public policy phase.
Ontario teachers decry new pension board members with oil and gas ties
The boards of Canada’s largest pension funds are already inundated with fossil fuel connections and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is about to add a former executive with ongoing ties to the industry to the mix.
Saskatchewan government deciding how to spend new carbon pricing revenue
Saskatchewan is to soon gain control of the carbon pricing charge that shows up on residents' power bills.
Long-term interest rate hikes effects will be 'more powerful' than people think: Poloz
The full effects of interest rate hikes have yet to be felt — and will be "even more powerful" than many anticipate, said former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in a speech about ways Canada can chart a path toward economic growth during uncertain times.
Quebec university study confirms practice of forced sterilizations of Indigenous women
There have been at least 22 cases of forced sterilization of First Nations and Inuit women in Quebec since 1980, a university study has found.
B.C. prepared to cancel surgeries as hospitals fill with respiratory cases
Plans to make room for patients with respiratory illnesses by cancelling surgeries are in place in British Columbia hospitals, says Health Minister Adrian Dix, as parents worry about long emergency room waits with sick children.
Liberals, Tories spar over definition of assault-style firearm for prohibition law
The Liberals say their proposed definition of a prohibited assault-style firearm applies only to guns that belong on the battlefield.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to appear today, November 25, 2022, at the public inquiry probing his government’s decision to invoke emergency powers in response to last winter's weeks-long "Freedom Convoy" protests.
Beware Pierre
The latest video from the Conservative Party of Canada leader, shot in front of a makeshift tent city near the Port of Vancouver, might be his most cynical and depraved yet, writes columnist Max Fawcett.
Canada’s $1.6-billion climate adaptation plan includes updated flood maps, preventing wildfires, and helping you battle extreme heat
Canada’s much-anticipated roadmap to weather the impacts of climate change is out, and it includes $1.6 billion in new spending to fortify infrastructure, protect human health and predict future risks.
Canada's climate adaptation strategy sets targets to fight heat, floods, fires
Canada is set to have a new national climate adaptation strategy, outlining the government's intention to eliminate deaths from heat and forest fires, protect homes and businesses at the highest risk of flooding and help get people forced to flee extreme weather back home faster.
Inflation relief measures should be temporary, says Tiff Macklem
Governments looking to provide inflation relief to Canadians should choose measures that are well targeted and temporary, says Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem.