Ottawa ‘on a different economic planet:’ Alberta finance minister

CALGARY — Alberta’s finance minister says Ottawa’s latest fiscal update shows the federal government doesn’t appreciate how badly the price squeeze on western Canadian crude is...

Morneau’s update bolsters struggling media with $600 million in tax measures

OTTAWA — The federal government is stepping in to help the struggling Canadian media industry with new tax credits and incentives valued at nearly $600 million...

Group of U.S. senators urge Trump to expedite congressional vote on USMCA

WASHINGTON — A group of U.S. senators is pushing President Donald Trump to fast-track the final text of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement so Congress can vote...

Quebec ready to reform family law to protect children of common law spouses

MONTREAL — Quebec says it is ready to enact a major reform of family law following repeated calls by legal experts to ensure children of separated...

Governing Liberals give formal notice for law to end Canada Post strike

OTTAWA — The federal government has given notice that they’re prepared to legislate Canada Post employees back to work as the postal service warns of major...

No more new cannabis retail licences due to pot supply shortage: Alberta

Cars and trucks sold in B.C. by 2040 will be zero emission: government

VICTORIA — All light-duty cars and trucks sold in British Columbia will be required to be zero-emission vehicles by 2040. Premier John Horgan said Tuesday legislation...

Government prepared to order end to postal strike in coming days: minister

OTTAWA — The federal government is prepared to order an end to rotating strikes by Canada Post employees if a collective agreement isn’t soon reached, Labour...

Expect delivery delays for the ‘foreseeable future’, Canada Post warns

OTTAWA — Regardless of whether it gets a last-minute deal with its striking employees, Canada Post warned Canadians Tuesday that they can expect delays of parcel...

Pot users know driving high is bad, but many of them do it anyway, survey finds

OTTAWA — Almost two-thirds of Canadians who have smoked pot know they shouldn’t drive after doing so but a lot of them are doing it anyway,...