OTTAWA
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Amazon to open new fulfillment centre in Ottawa, creating some 600 jobs
The company says the new warehouse, located in the eastern suburb of Orleans, will be its eighth in Canada.
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Ottawa to assess climate change impact on Nova Scotia’s land link to Canada
Study will focus on centuries-old dikes and key infrastructure in the Chignecto Isthmus Trade Corridor.
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Only hybrid, or electric cars for cabinet as Ottawa aims to cut emissions
Goal is to cut them at least 80% compared with 2005 levels by 2050.
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Western provinces expect Ottawa to pay costs of pot plan
They’re anticipating financial pressures related to regulation, testing and sharing information.
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Ottawa antes up $325M to spur growth in Atlantic fisheries
Fund will be used for marketing, support for new ways to harvest and process fish.
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Municipalities want more flexibility on federal infrastructure plan
Changes would give more money to smaller communities for transit and private septic system improvements.
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Bombardier gets final installment of Quebec’s $1B for CSeries
Aerospace manufacturer till waiting on word on federal funding of $1 billion.
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Over regulation of “driverless” vehicles could stifle industry
The Trudeau Liberals committed $7.3 million over two years to improve motor vehicle safety in the 2016 Federal Budget.
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Federal budget to reset how Ottawa backs innovators
Expect a longer process to make innovation a tool for growth.
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Review of oil sands monitoring program coming
Ottawa, Alberta report will lay out how well it’s tracking changes.
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Ottawa runs $400M surplus in November
Government revenues were up 8.2% this fiscal year compared to last year.
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Ottawa must reserve EU cheese import quotas: Saputo
Canadian producers fear they won’t be as competitive because European rivals receive generous government subsidies.
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NB takes go slow approach on offshore energy accord with Ottawa
Natural Resources Canada said the province has not made a request to initiate formal discussions.
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Ottawa to punish resource firms breaking social responsibility rules abroad
Feds to with withdraw support from mining and energy companies that don’t resolve disputes with local communities.
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Federal and Quebec governments reveal plans for Gulf of St. Lawrence
Legislation to jointly manage the Gulf’s petroleum resources is expected to be tabled by the end of the year.
