Government
CEOs for Royal Bank, Enbridge, call for better balance in energy policies
Canada suffering from what they say is an undeserved negative environmental image.
Alberta Opposition Leader Jason Kenney says he would shelve oil by rail deal
Premier Rachel Notley announced the province will lease 4,400 railcars to get more oil to foreign markets.
Shrunken protest convoy leaves Ottawa after second day, enjoying Tory support
The United We Roll convoy rolled into Ottawa to protest energy policy, among other issues.
PM’s claim about solicitor-client privilege on SNC-Lavalin: a little baloney
Opposition wants privilege waived, Trudeau says doing so could harm two court proceedings involving the company.
Flynn pushed to share nuclear tech with Saudis: report
Concern Saudi Arabia could develop nuclear weapons if the US technology were transferred without proper safeguards.
US, China resume trade talks in Washington ahead of deadline [UPDATED]
A 10% tariff increase imposed in July on US$200 billion of Chinese goods is due to rise to 25% on March 2.
Halifax microbrewery loses court bid to upend NS’s sales markup
Appeal court’s decision upheld a January 2018 Nova Scotia Supreme Court ruling that the markup was within legal regulations.
UK’s pro-Huawei signals give Canada space on 5G decision: expert
UK National Cyber Security Centre has concluded that with care and safeguards, Huawei equipment can be used in 5G networks.
Exposed Chinese database shows depth of surveillance state
Real-time data on more than 2.5 million people in western China, updated constantly with GPS co-ordinates.
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Butts, Trudeau’s principal secretary, resigns amid SNC Lavalin furor
Denies anyone from the PMO improperly pressured former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould on SNC-Lavalin.
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Steel tariffs waived even with Trump’s tough trade talk
Commerce Department approved exemption requests from 370 companies for up to 4.1 million tons of foreign steel.
Former BC government policies cost BC Hydro billions: energy minister
NDP will write down $1.1 billion in deferred expense costs to reduce the amount of rate increases.
Hydro One threatened with action if it doesn’t cut proposed CEO pay
Board submitted a framework that would pay the next CEO up to $2,775,000.
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Doug Ford announces $40M for Ontario auto sector plan
Part of the plan is aimed at workers like those at GM, who can be retrained and still work in automotive.
RCMP charges another official in connection with alleged shipbuilding leak
Matthew Matchett, who was suspended without pay from his job at Public Services and Procurement Canada in October, is due to appear in court on March 5.
