Millions of dollars in Tesla EV rebate claims were legitimate, Ottawa says
OTTAWA -- Transport Canada says Tesla legitimately claimed thousands of electric vehicle rebates in the final weekend before the department suspended its rebate program.
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Dealerships on hook for unpaid EV rebates have a month to get their claims in
OTTAWA -- Car dealerships who were on the hook for thousands of dollars in electric vehicle rebates will have a month to make a claim to get their money back.
Ottawa to reimburse auto dealers on hook for $11 million in unpaid EV rebates
The federal government will explain today how it plans to reimburse auto dealers who were left hanging when Ottawa suspended its electric vehicle rebate program earlier this year. In January, Transport Canada paused its popular Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles program -- iZEV -- after its funding ran out. Ottawa spent nearly $3 billion on iZEV during its five-year lifespan.
Ottawa to reimburse auto dealers on hook for $11 million in unpaid EV rebates
OTTAWA -- The federal government will explain today how it plans to reimburse auto dealers who were left hanging when Ottawa suspended its electric vehicle rebate program earlier this year.
Environment group warns against repealing federal electric vehicle mandate
OTTAWA -- An environmental think tank is warning the federal government against repealing its electric vehicle mandate, instead suggesting that politicians should be helping to put more EVs on the road.
Automakers 'cautiously optimistic' on EV mandate changes after meeting with Carney
OTTAWA -- The head of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association says he's "cautiously optimistic" the federal government will repeal its electric vehicle sales mandate.
Automakers 'cautiously optimistic' on EV mandate changes after meeting with Carney
OTTAWA -- The head of an organization representing automakers said he's "cautiously optimistic" after meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to urge him to repeal the electric vehicle sales mandate.
Automakers 'cautiously optimistic' on EV mandate changes after meeting with Carney
The head of an organization representing automakers said he's "cautiously optimistic" after meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to urge him to repeal the electric vehicle sales mandate. Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association CEO Brian Kingston joined the CEOs of Ford Canada, Stellantis Canada and GM Canada in a meeting with the prime minister on Wednesday in Ottawa. Along with discussing...
Carney meets with automotive sector CEOs as U.S. trade talks continue
Prime Minister Mark Carney met with automotive sector CEOs Wednesday morning to discuss U.S. tariffs and ways to protect Canadian supply chains from the trade war with the United States. A spokeswoman for the Prime Minister's Office said the CEOs of Ford Canada, Stellantis Canada and GM Canada met with Carney, along with Brian Kingston of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers'...
Former PM Harper says military spending can address Arctic infrastructure gap
Ottawa -- Former prime minister Stephen Harper said Friday the best way to build much-needed infrastructure in the Arctic is through military spending.
No evidence federal election was affected by foreign interference, commissioner says
Canada's elections commissioner says she has no evidence the result of the federal election in April was affected by foreign interference, disinformation or voter intimidation. In a preliminary report today, Commissioner Caroline Simard says her office received more than 16,000 complaints about the spring campaign which ended on April 28. That number is seven times the number of complaints received...
No evidence federal election was affected by foreign interference, commissioner says
OTTAWA -- Canada's elections commissioner said Wednesday she has no evidence to suggest the federal election result in April was affected by foreign interference, disinformation or voter intimidation — even though the volume of complaints about the campaign shot way up.
Review of fossil fuel subsidies stalls as Argentina ceases communication with Canada
OTTAWA -- A peer review of fossil fuel subsidies between Canada and Argentina -- already years behind schedule -- stalled after Argentina ceased communication following its 2023 election and change in government.
Review of fossil fuel subsidies stalls as Argentina ceased communication with Canada
OTTAWA -- A peer review of fossil fuel subsidies between Canada and Argentina -- already years behind schedule -- stalled after Argentina ceased communication following its 2023 election and subsequent change in government.
One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll
OTTAWA -- Almost one in four Canadians were directly affected by extreme weather events over the past year, a new poll suggests.
One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll
Almost one in four Canadians were directly affected by extreme weather events over the past year, a new poll suggests. The Leger poll -- released as Canada copes with its second-worst wildfire season on record -- says 23 per cent of Canadians who responded said they were personally affected by extreme weather events like heat waves, floods, fires and tornadoes...
Bloc Quebecois supply management bill moves swiftly through Parliament
OTTAWA -- A Bloc Quebecois bill that looks to take Canada's supply management system off the table in future trade negotiations has passed swiftly through Parliament.
Environment minister says consumer rebates for EVs will return
OTTAWA -- The federal government intends to bring back consumer rebates for electric vehicles but doesn't yet quite know what they'll look like, Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin said on Tuesday.
CP NewsAlert: New EV rebate program in the works, environment minister says
OTTAWA -- Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin tells The Canadian Press the government will reintroduce a consumer rebate program to help make electric vehicles more affordable.
Environment minister says consumer rebates for EVs will return
OTTAWA -- The federal government intends to bring back consumer rebates for electric vehicles but doesn't yet quite know what they'll look like, Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin said on Tuesday.
The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada's 2nd-worst on record
OTTAWA -- The area burned by wildfires so far this season is the second-largest on record in Canada, according to government data.
Ottawa's plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says
OTTAWA -- Ottawa's efforts to prepare the country for the impacts of climate change have stumbled out of the gate, Canada's environment commissioner said Tuesday.
Ottawa's plan to 'fast-track' infrastructure doesn't go far enough: Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the government's plan to circumvent the Impact Assessment Act to speed up key infrastructure projects doesn't go far enough. Taking questions from reporters in Ottawa today, Poilievre wouldn't say whether his party will support the bill without reading it first. The government is developing a "national interest" bill to fast-track nation-building projects with a streamlined...
Ottawa's plan to 'fast-track' infrastructure doesn't go far enough: Poilievre
OTTAWA -- As Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre argues the government's plan to speed up key infrastructure projects doesn't go far enough, some Indigenous leaders are accusing Ottawa of not giving them enough time to weigh in.
Ottawa tabling bill to skirt impact assessment law for 'national interest' projects
The federal government is developing a "national interest" bill to fast-track nation-building projects with a streamlined regulatory approval process as a substitute for reviews under the Impact Assessment Act. A briefing document obtained by The Canadian Press indicates the legislation would lay out the criteria to decide if a project is in the national interest. Once that's decided, a single...
Ottawa tabling bill to skirt impact assessment law for 'national interest' projects
OTTAWA -- The federal government is developing a "national interest" bill to fast-track nation-building projects with a streamlined regulatory approval process as a substitute for reviews under the Impact Assessment Act.
Carney grilled on U.S. tariffs in his first question period in House of Commons
Prime Minister Mark Carney fielded questions about the trade war with the United States and his decision to delay the federal budget to the fall as he faced his first ever grilling in question period in the House of Commons Wednesday. Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer welcomed Carney to the House before launching into a question about Canada's response to...
Carney grilled on U.S. tariffs in his first question period in House of Commons
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney fielded questions about the trade war with the United States and his decision to delay the federal budget to the fall as he faced his first question period grilling in the House of Commons Wednesday.
'Never going to happen': Ministers push back as Trump revives talk of annexing Canada
Ottawa -- Canada's sovereignty was front and centre as federal ministers fielded questions about U.S. President Donald Trump's latest talk of annexation ahead of the first post-election question period in the House of Commons.
Government moves to purge consumer carbon pricing from law
OTTAWA -- The federal government has moved to purge consumer carbon pricing from law, effectively putting an end to what was once the keystone of the Liberals' climate policy.
Carney meets Pope Leo XIV following inaugural mass at the Vatican
Prime Minister Mark Carney had a brief audience with Pope Leo XIV Sunday afternoon at the Vatican following the pontiff's inaugural mass in St. Peter's Square. Carney was seated in the second row with his wife Diana for the mass, in a section amongst other world leaders and heads of state. The prime minister, who is a devout Catholic, was...
Liberal government to table federal budget this fall, PM Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday the Liberal government will present a federal budget in the fall, allowing time for clarity on some key economic and fiscal issues to emerge. Speaking to reporters Sunday in Rome, Carney defended his government's decision not to deliver a budget this spring, saying there is little value in rushing the process. Carney noted a...
Liberal government to table federal budget this fall, PM Carney says
ROME -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday the Liberal government will present a federal budget in the fall, allowing time for clarity on some key economic and fiscal issues to emerge.
Carney meets Pope Leo XIV following inaugural mass at the Vatican
ROME -- Prime Minister Mark Carney had a brief audience with Pope Leo XIV Sunday afternoon at the Vatican following the pontiff's inaugural mass in St. Peter's Square.
Carney leads Canadian delegation to the Vatican for Pope's inaugural mass
Prime Minister Mark Carney is at the Vatican today, leading a Canadian delegation attending the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV. Carney, a devout Catholic, will be among a number of world leaders and heads of state in attendance who will all have a brief meeting with the pontiff inside Saint Peter's Basilica after the mass. Carney met a number...
Carney leads Canadian delegation to the Vatican for Pope's inaugural mass
ROME -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is at the Vatican today, leading a Canadian delegation attending the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV.
Carney reaffirms Canadian support for Ukraine in first meeting with Zelenskyy
Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed Canada's "steadfast and unwavering support" for Ukraine in his first meeting with the country's president on Saturday in Rome. His meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy was one of several sitdowns with world leaders taking place in the Italian capital, where Carney -- a devout Catholic -- has travelled to attend the inaugural mass of Pope Leo...
Carney reaffirms Canadian support for Ukraine in first meeting with Zelenskyy
ROME -- Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed Canada's "steadfast and unwavering support" for Ukraine in his first meeting with the country's president on Saturday in Rome.
Carney reaffirms Canadian support for Ukraine in first meeting with Zelenskyy
ROME -- Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed Canada's "steadfast and unwavering support" for Ukraine in his first meeting with the country's president on Saturday in Rome.
Carney reaffirms Canadian support for Ukraine in first meeting with Zelenskyy
ROME -- Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed Canada's "steadfast and unwavering support" for Ukraine in his first meeting with the country's president on Saturday in Rome.
Carney wheels up to Rome ahead of Pope's inaugural mass
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is flying to Italy, where he is set to attend Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass on Sunday.
Carney wheels up to Italy for Pope's inaugural mass
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is flying to Italy, where he is set to attend Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass on Sunday.
Carney travelling to Rome to join other world leaders at Pope's inaugural mass
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to depart Canada Friday night for his first official trip to the Vatican where he will attend the inaugural mass for Pope Leo XIV on Sunday.
Carney travelling to Rome today, will be among world leaders at Pope's inaugural mass
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is flying to Rome today to attend the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV on Sunday.
Nunavut election result not validated as ballot box held up in cargo by blizzard
OTTAWA -- The federal election result in Nunavut still has not been validated by Elections Canada, because one final ballot box has been delayed by a blizzard.
Bloc Quebecois to challenge Terrebonne election result in court
OTTAWA -- The Bloc Quebecois will launch a legal challenge of the controversial election result in the federal riding of Terrebonne.
Canada must maximize use of existing pipelines before building more, minister says
OTTAWA -- Canadian Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault said Wednesday Canada needs to maximize its use of existing pipelines before building more -- a day after Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated an openness to new pipeline construction.
Carney needs to 'pick a lane' on climate priorities and energy boost, activist says
Climate activists and energy leaders say Prime Minister Mark Carney will need to make some hard choices on whether to bolster the country's oil and gas sector as means of achieving economic stability. Throughout the election campaign, Carney signalled an openness to building more pipelines in Canada and promised to cut approval times to get projects built faster. He also...
Carney needs to 'pick a lane' on climate priorities and energy boost, activist says
OTTAWA -- Climate activists and energy leaders say Prime Minister Mark Carney will need to make some hard choices on whether to bolster the country's oil and gas sector as means of achieving economic stability.
CEOs call on Carney to 'take action' to support domestic energy sector
Canada's energy CEOs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to scrap the emissions cap on oil and gas producers and repeal industrial carbon pricing to help bolster the industry. Thirty-eight CEOs of Canadian energy companies signed a letter congratulating Carney on his election win and pitching policy measures they say would help the prime minister make good on his...
CEOs call on Carney to 'take action' to support domestic energy sector
OTTAWA -- Canada's energy CEOs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to scrap the emissions cap on oil and gas producers and repeal industrial carbon pricing to help bolster the industry.
Newly elected MPs start parliamentary orientation sessions on days in Ottawa
OTTAWA -- Sima Acan took a seat Monday afternoon inside a room with 14 of her rookie colleagues for the first of a flurry of orientation sessions for her new job as a member of Parliament.
Trump says 'highly unlikely' U.S. ever uses military force to annex Canada
OTTAWA -- U.S. President Donald Trump says it is "highly unlikely" the United States would ever use military force to annex Canada.
Carney's spring to-do list includes Trump and trade barriers
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday held his first news conference since his Liberals won a minority government mandate in Monday's election.
Jonathan Pedneault resigns as Green Party co-leader after party took only one seat
OTTAWA -- Jonathan Pedneault has resigned as co-leader of the Green Party after acknowledging the "disappointing" outcome for the party in Monday's election.
Carney, Poilievre align on pipelines as Trump and trade loom over French debate
OTTAWA -- Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre aligned on support for new oil and gas pipelines as a matter of national security during the French language election debate Wednesday night.
Debate begins with party leaders laying out how they intend to negotiate with Trump
OTTAWA -- As the French language election debate got underway Wednesday night, the four main federal party leaders were asked to lay out policy priorities that have nothing with the United States.
Carney, Poilievre to meet face-to-face as party leaders square off in first debate
OTTAWA -- Liberal Leader Mark Carney's French language skills will be put to the test, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will seek to turn his numbers around, when the five main federal party leaders square off in Montreal tonight in the first of two debates ahead of election day on April 28.
As federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Carney to seek seat in Nepean
OTTAWA -- When the federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Mark Carney will be seeking a seat as a Liberal MP in the House of Commons to represent the Ottawa riding of Nepean.
Carney to run in Ottawa riding of Nepean
OTTAWA -- Mark Carney will seek election as a Liberal MP in the House of Commons in the Ottawa riding of Nepean.