5 things you should know about Canada's new defence industrial strategy
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled Canada's first-ever defence industrial strategy Tuesday in Montreal.
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Car dealers still seeking reimbursement for EVs sold under old rebates program
The reborn federal electric vehicle rebate program is set to launch today -- but some of Canada's auto dealers say they're still out tens of thousands dollars from the last one. Starting today, Canadians can access up to $5,000 in government rebates toward the purchase of new electric vehicles that cost less than $50,000. Plug-in hybrids will be eligible for...
Car dealers still seeking reimbursement for EVs sold under old rebates program
OTTAWA -- The reborn federal electric vehicle rebate program is set to launch today -- but some of Canada's auto dealers say they're still out tens of thousands dollars from the last one.
Canada not on track to hit net-zero by 2050, or meet any climate targets: study
A new study published Friday by the Canadian Climate Institute says Canada is not on track to meet any of its climate targets -- not the 2026 interim emissions reduction target, the 2030 Paris Agreement commitment, or even the long-term goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. The report suggests Canada has moved away from its climate goals thanks to...
Canada not on track to hit net-zero by 2050, or meet any climate targets: study
OTTAWA -- A new study published Friday by the Canadian Climate Institute says Canada is not on track to meet any of its climate targets -- not the 2026 interim emissions reduction target, the 2030 Paris Agreement commitment, or even the long-term goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
World leaders send condolences to Tumbler Ridge in wake of deadly school shooting
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he has heard from a number of world leaders offering condolences in the wake of Tuesday's deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
World leaders send condolences to Tumbler Ridge in wake of deadly school shooting
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he has heard from a number of world leaders offering condolences in the wake of Tuesday's deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Police continue to investigate two attacks that left 10 people, including the suspect, dead in the tiny community in northeastern British Columbia. Here's a quick rundown of statements posted on social...
Ottawa plans to add 8,000 new electric vehicle charging ports in Canada
OTTAWA -- The federal government is looking to increase the number of electric vehicle chargers across the country through its new automotive strategy -- but is still well short of the number it was told it needs to support the transition to battery-powered cars.
From EV rebates to charging stations: here are 5 take-aways from Ottawa's new EV plan
OTTAWA -- The federal government announced a suite of policy changes on Thursday in its efforts to get more electric vehicles on the road, while maintaining a sustainable auto sector.
Ottawa to relaunch EV rebates program in 2 weeks with new auto strategy
OTTAWA -- The federal government announced a suite of new electric vehicle policies Thursday, including the reintroduction of the popular rebate program and the elimination of the EV sales mandate in favour of new emission standards.
Ottawa set to scrap EV mandate, launch $1.5 billion investment fund: sources
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce a national automotive strategy Thursday which will scrap the electric vehicle sales mandate in favour of new vehicle emissions standards and revive consumer rebates for EV purchases. Ottawa is also set to announce an EV infrastructure fund, expected to be worth $1.5 billion. Government and industry sources, who were not authorized to...
Ottawa set to scrap EV mandate, launch $1.5 billion investment fund: sources
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce a national automotive strategy Thursday which will scrap the electric vehicle sales mandate in favour of new vehicle emissions standards and revive consumer rebates for EV purchases.
B.C. minister says Ottawa is missing from the table on flood mitigation planning
OTTAWA -- British Columbia's minister of emergency management is accusing the federal government of being absent from flood mitigation planning meetings following two major flooding events in her province in the last five years.
Ottawa’s plan for GST relief set to cost $12.4 billion over 5 years, PBO says
The government’s budget watchdog said Monday it expects the federal government’s plan to increase the GST credit and offer a one-time payment to Canadians will cost Ottawa an estimated $12.4 billion over five years. The number, released by the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer — is slightly higher than Ottawa’s initial projection. Prime Minister Mark Carney promised last week...
Ottawa wins Federal Court appeal allowing single-use plastics ban to stand
The federal government scored a win at the Federal Court of Appeal on Friday, which upheld its 2021 decision to list "plastic manufactured items" as toxic, and ultimately led to a ban on several types of single-use plastics. Friday's ruling means Canada can keep its single-use plastics ban in place, which currently affects six items including straws, grocery bags, stir...
Ottawa wins Federal Court appeal allowing single-use plastics ban to stand
OTTAWA -- The federal government scored a win at the Federal Court of Appeal on Friday, which upheld its 2021 decision to list "plastic manufactured items" as toxic, and ultimately led to a ban on several types of single-use plastics.
Federal money for Arctic projects should go to the territories: N.W.T. premier
OTTAWA -- Federal money meant for Arctic projects and programs should go to the territories, Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson said on Wednesday.
Carney says Holocaust Remembrance Day a time to remember Canadian complicity
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says Holocaust Remembrance Day is a moment to remember the consequences of ignorance and hatred.
Ottawa moving to reissue fishing licences to Mi'kmaw group despite Inuit objections
OTTAWA -- The federal government says it is proposing to reissue fishing licences to a coalition of Mi'kmaw First Nations in Atlantic Canada, despite objections from Inuit in Nunavut.
Net-zero advisory body members say Ottawa risks more resignations
OTTAWA -- The four remaining members of Canada's independent net-zero advisory body are calling on Ottawa to change how the group functions, and two of them say it risks more resignations if things don't improve.
Feds facing climate criticisms action amid resignations on net-zero advisory body
OTTAWA -- Two founding members of Canada's net-zero advisory body have resigned, accusing the Carney government of not seeking the group's advice on key policy decisions, including the Alberta energy deal and Bill C-5.
Carney 'will have to answer' questions about flip-flop on tax credit, Liberal MP says
A British Columbia Liberal MP says Prime Minister Mark Carney "will have to answer" why he reversed a budget commitment on tax credits when he signed the Alberta pipeline deal. The memorandum of understanding between Ottawa and Alberta extends federal tax credits for carbon capture to enhanced oil recovery, overturning a commitment made in the recent federal budget not to...
Carney 'will have to answer' questions about flip-flop on tax credit, Liberal MP says
Ottawa -- A British Columbia Liberal MP said Wednesday Prime Minister Mark Carney "will have to answer" questions on why he reversed a budget commitment on tax credits when he signed the Alberta energy deal.
Carney 'will have to answer' questions about flip-flop on tax credit, Liberal MP says
OTTAWA -- A British Columbia Liberal MP says Prime Minister Mark Carney "will have to answer" why he reversed a budget commitment on tax credits when he signed the Alberta pipeline deal.
May says voting for budget was 'mistake' and it won't happen again
Green Party leader Elizabeth May says supporting the Carney government on the budget vote is a "mistake" she won't make again. May told The Canadian Press the memorandum of understanding Prime Minister Mark Carney signed with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on energy -- specifically the part that applies federal tax credits to enhanced oil recovery -- amounted to a "significant...
May says voting for budget was 'mistake' and it won't happen again
OTTAWA -- Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says supporting the Carney government on the budget vote is a "mistake" she won't make again.
Feds set to open new co-ordination centre for disaster response
OTTAWA -- Canada will soon have a new operations centre to help co-ordinate countrywide disaster response.
Feds set to open new coordination centre for disaster response
OTTAWA -- Canada will soon have a new operations centre to help co-ordinate countrywide disaster response.
Carney, Smith sign pipeline deal, open door to changing B.C. tanker ban
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have signed a memorandum of understanding that commits them to working toward building an oil pipeline to the West Coast — and opens the door to changes to the coastal tanker ban. At a signing ceremony in Calgary on Thursday, the two agreed that Ottawa would enable the export of oil...
Pipeline agreement includes new target of 75 per cent cut in methane emissions
An agreement between Ottawa and Alberta that could clear the path for a new oil pipeline to the Pacific will also require a 75 per cent cut in methane emissions over the next decade, a source tells The Canadian Press. Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to unveil today a memorandum of understanding with Alberta on a possible new oil...
Pipeline agreement includes new target of 75 per cent cut in methane emissions
Ottawa -- An agreement between Ottawa and Alberta that could clear the path for a new oil pipeline to the Pacific will also require a 75 per cent cut in methane emissions over the next decade, a source tells The Canadian Press.
Carney expected to unveil agreement with Alberta on new pipeline today
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to unveil an agreement with Alberta Thursday which could clear the way for a new oil pipeline in exchange for stronger environmental regulations, while also walking back some of Ottawa's climate policies. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said her government has been negotiating with Ottawa a "grand bargain" which would see the proposed Pathways...
Carney expected to unveil agreement with Alberta on new pipeline today
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to unveil an agreement with Alberta Thursday which could clear the way for a new oil pipeline in exchange for stronger environmental regulations, while also walking back some of Ottawa's climate policies.
Carney says he expects to see Trump at World Cup event next week in Washington
Prime Minister Mark Carney expects to speak with the U.S. president at a World Cup event in Washington next week, but he's cautioning Canadians not to read too much into the conversations between the two leaders. Carney said Wednesday that trade negotiations with the United States have not restarted. He also said that he spoke with Donald Trump on Tuesday...
Carney says he expects to see Trump at World Cup event next week in Washington
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney expects to speak with the U.S. president at a World Cup event in Washington next week, but he's cautioning Canadians not to read too much into the conversations between the two leaders.
B.C. Coastal First Nations vow oil pipeline to north coast 'will never happen'
The president of the Coastal First Nations in British Columbia said Wednesday an oil pipeline to the province's north coast "will never happen" and slammed Ottawa for negotiating with Alberta on a possible pipeline deal without involving First Nations. Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to unveil details of a memorandum of understanding with the Alberta government on a pipeline...
B.C. Coastal First Nations vow oil pipeline to north coast 'will never happen'
OTTAWA -- The president of the Coastal First Nations in British Columbia said Wednesday an oil pipeline to the province's north coast "will never happen" and slammed Ottawa for negotiating with Alberta on a possible pipeline deal without involving First Nations.
Carney to announce new supports for lumber, steel sectors hammered by U.S. tariffs
OTTAWA -- The federal government plans to inject $500 million in loan guarantees for Canada's softwood lumber industry and further limit foreign steel imports to support the sectors being hammered by U.S. tariffs.
Energy minister to brief B.C. Liberal MPs on expected Alberta pipeline deal
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is set to brief B.C. Liberal MPs today on the government's expected energy deal with the province of Alberta. The move comes after B.C. Liberal MPs last week said any deal involving a pipeline to the West Coast would need consent from First Nations and the B.C. government, repeating talking points from the...
Energy minister to brief B.C. Liberal MPs on expected Alberta pipeline deal
OTTAWA -- Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is set to brief B.C. Liberal MPs today on the government's expected energy deal with the province of Alberta.
Carney to announce new supports for lumber, steel sectors hammered by U.S. tariffs
OTTAWA -- The federal government plans to inject $500 million in loan guarantees for Canada's softwood lumber industry and further limit foreign steel imports to support the sectors being hammered by U.S. tariffs.
Carney expected to announce new supports for steel industry hammered by U.S. tariffs
OTTAWA -- The federal government plans to limit foreign steel imports and cut interprovincial rail freight rates in a bid to support Canada's steel industry threatened by damaging U.S. tariffs.
Carney says B.C. 'has to agree' on pipeline plan from Alberta
Prime Minister Mark Carney says British Columbia "has to agree" on a potential pipeline from Alberta to the Pacific coast. Carney is expected to unveil a memorandum of understanding on a new energy pact with Alberta in Calgary on Thursday that likely will include language about a new pipeline. In question period today, Carney said that MOU would lay out...
Carney says B.C. 'has to agree' on pipeline plan from Alberta
Ottawa -- British Columbia "has to agree" on any pipeline from Alberta to the Pacific coast, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday, as his government edges closer to unveiling the details of a new energy pact it has been negotiating with Alberta.
Hodgson says Ottawa is close to providing clarity on B.C. tanker ban
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said on Monday the government is getting close to being able to provide clarity on whether Ottawa would repeal the West Coast oil tanker ban. Hodgson made the remarks while appearing before the House of Commons committee on natural resources, when he was asked about the status of the legislation prohibiting tankers from...
Hodgson says Ottawa is close to providing clarity on B.C. tanker ban
OTTAWA -- Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said on Monday the government is getting close to being able to provide clarity on whether Ottawa would repeal the West Coast oil tanker ban.
New Nunavut premier takes office as federal government pushes infrastructure drive
As John Main settled in for one of his first interviews since being chosen as Nunavut's new premier, his phone rang while he was in the middle of a sentence. "Hi Doug," he said, taking a congratulatory call from Ontario Premier Doug Ford. "I've been inundated with people reaching out," Main said after hanging up. "It's a little bit surreal...
New Nunavut premier takes office as federal government pushes infrastructure drive
OTTAWA -- As John Main settled in for one of his first interviews since being chosen as Nunavut's new premier, his phone rang while he was in the middle of a sentence.
Climate activists award Canada satirical 'fossil of the day' title at COP30
OTTAWA -- Canada's reputation as a global climate leader took a hit Tuesday when it was awarded the "fossil of the day" title at the UN Climate Conference in Brazil.
John Main selected as Nunavut's premier, marking territory's first non-Inuk leader
OTTAWA -- John Main was selected as Nunavut's next premier on Tuesday, marking the first time Nunavut will have a non-Inuk leader.
CP NewsAlert: John Main selected as Nunavut's first non-Inuk leader
OTTAWA -- John Main has been selected as Nunavut's next premier, marking the first time Nunavut will have a non-Inuk leader.
Two ministers in the running to be Nunavut's next premier today
OTTAWA -- Two former cabinet ministers are competing to be Nunavut's next premier.
Port of Montreal expansion had inadequate consultation on endangered fish: Bloc MP
OTTAWA -- A Bloc Quebecois MP says Ottawa oversaw an inadequate consultation on the mitigation plans for an endangered fish species from the Port of Montreal expansion.
Oil and gas producers applaud Ottawa's latest major projects list
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers is praising Ottawa's latest list of major projects after another liquefied natural gas project made the cut, but environment groups are warning it is taking Canada in the wrong direction. On Thursday, Prime Minister Mark Carney released the second list of projects his government is submitting to the Major Projects Office for consideration as...
Oil and gas producers applaud Ottawa's latest major projects list
OTTAWA -- The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers is praising Ottawa's latest list of major projects after another liquefied natural gas project made the cut, but environment groups are warning it is taking Canada in the wrong direction.
LNG project, mines, hydro dam, power lines among latest major project referrals
The federal government on Thursday announced the latest batch of major building projects to be considered for fast-tracking under legislation passed in June, focused entirely on critical minerals and energy. The new list includes a hydroelectric project in Nunavut, the Crawford nickel mine in northern Ontario, the Nouveau Monde graphite mine in Quebec, and the Sisson tungsten mine in New...
LNG project, mines, hydro dam, power lines among latest major project referrals
TERRACE, B.C. -- The federal government on Thursday announced the latest batch of major building projects to be considered for fast-tracking under legislation passed in June, focused entirely on critical minerals and energy.
Nickel mine, hydroelectric project to be added to major projects list
The Crawford Nickel Project in Ontario and a hydroelectric project in Nunavut are expected to be added to Canada's major projects list. Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Terrace, B.C., Thursday to announce the next batch of major projects the government is submitting to its Major Projects Office. A senior Ontario government source says the Crawford Nickel Project, based...
Nickel mine, hydroelectric project to be added to major projects list
OTTAWA -- The Crawford Nickel Project in Ontario and a hydroelectric project in Nunavut are expected to be added to Canada's major projects list.
Next batch of national interest major projects to be released Thursday, Carney says
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says the next tranche of projects the government is referring to the Major Projects Office for review will be announced Thursday.