Environment concerns in trade talks with China progressing well, says McKenna

OTTAWA —  Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says Canada and China have made good progress on environmental laws and regulations that are among the barriers to launching...

Opposition calls for names of power generators that billed ineligible expenses

TORONTO — Ontario’s opposition parties are calling on the province’s Independent Electricity System Operator to release the names of power generators that billed millions in ineligible...

Nova Scotia premier says extreme autism cases merit additional support

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil says a “national conversation” on autism is needed, but the province must examine existing programs to provide additional support...

Bennett mum as chiefs call on Ottawa to replace Buller at helm of MMIW inquiry

OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett is keeping mum on a call by First Nations chiefs for the ouster of the head of the inquiry...

Manitoba premier promises to attract more investment to province

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is promising to attract more investment to the province as part of a revitalized economic development strategy. Pallister has named...

Alberta promises lawsuit, other “consequences” on Saskatchewan licence plate ban

EDMONTON — The licence plate fight between Alberta and Saskatchewan threatened Thursday to escalate into a much bigger trade conflict. Alberta’s economic development minister hinted that...

Toronto approves new short term rental rules

Toronto city council has approved regulations for short-term rentals in the city that would apply to such services as Airbnb. The rules allow the rental of...

Canada vows to aggressively defend lumber sector after duties confirmed by U.S.

The federal government vowed to aggressively defend Canada’s softwood lumber industry after the U.S. International Trade Commission unanimously voted that American producers have been harmed by...

Manitoba premier comments on Winnipeg chamber chair’s appearance, high heels

Trudeau government want to ‘demystify’ G7 summit by involving Canadians

Public Domain, OTTAWA — The Liberal government wants to lift the mystery surrounding the G7 summit as it prepares to host the gathering next year, in...