Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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Barrick Gold says four employees charged and detained pending trial in Mali
TORONTO - Barrick Gold Corp. says four employees at its Loulo-Gounkoto mine in Mali have been charged and detained pending trial. The Canadian gold miner says it refutes the charges, but did not say w...
Nov 26, 2024
'Who profits on hunger?' Inuit send pleading emails to minister about food costs
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - People in Nunavut and northern Labrador have been writing to Canadian government officials this year to say grocers were charging exorbitant prices despite receiving a federal subsi...
Nov 26, 2024
Boissonnault's former company suspended from federal procurement
OTTAWA - The federal government is barring a company previously co-owned by a Liberal MP and former minister from bidding on contracts with the federal government. Global Health Imports, which was co-...
Nov 26, 2024
Canada's financial intelligence agency aiming to provide crucial info in real time
OTTAWA - Canada's financial intelligence agency says it is modernizing with the aim of providing valuable information to police and security officials in real time - or as close to that goal as it can...
Nov 26, 2024
Five things to know about Donald Trump's tariff threats against Canada
Donald Trump posted to Truth Social on Monday that he plans to sign an executive order imposing a 25 per cent tariff on all products coming into the United States from Canada and Mexico. Here are five...
Nov 26, 2024
Prairie premiers urge action on security to fend off Trump's tariff threats
EDMONTON - Prairie premiers are urging Canada to act on American concerns over illegal cross-border traffic of people and drugs to stave off the looming threat of 25-per-cent tariffs. Alberta's Daniel...
Nov 26, 2024
Economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Vancouver estimated at $157 M
VANCOUVER - Taylor Swift will bring an estimated $157-million economic impact to the city next week with the three final concert dates of the record-breaking Eras Tour, Destination Vancouver said. The...
Nov 26, 2024
Drones, helicopters being considered for U.S. border, public safety minister says
OTTAWA - Canada is considering supplying the RCMP and border agency with more resources including drones, helicopters and personnel in case of a "surge" at the border, Public Safety Minister Dominic L...
Nov 26, 2024
Trudeau calls meeting with premiers to take 'Team Canada' approach to tariffs
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he'll call a meeting with premiers to take a 'Team Canada' response to Donald Trump's threat of imposing hefty tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports. Spea...
Nov 26, 2024
Trump's 25% per cent tariff would lead to pain on both sides of border, leaders say
TORONTO - Canadian business leaders say Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods would be a "lose-lose" scenario in which local companies face pressure to lower their...
Nov 26, 2024
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8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...
