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Wet’suwet’en pact with Ottawa and BC disputed by elected chiefs
They don’t support the proposed MOU on rights and title, hereditary chiefs have signed on.
Ottawa won’t assess N.S. mill’s pipeline proposal, leaving it up to the province
Federal Environment Minister said he’s decided not to designate Northern Pulp’s proposed pipeline and effluent treatment plant for a federal impact assessment.
Ottawa opposing Saskatchewan’s move to have top court delay carbon tax case
Saskatchewan recently applied to have the top court push back its December hearing in order to better co-ordinate its challenge with ones from other provinces.
Quebec to clamp down on cannabis candies in effort to protect kids
Ottawa will legalize edible products on October 17, but it will take at least another 60 days for products to hit the shelves.
Indigenous group says Trans Mountain bid could be ready next week
Group, called Project Reconciliation, proposing a 51% stake in the pipeline.
Ottawa, Quebec announce $500M reconstruction of La Fontaine Tunnel
Planned work includes pavement, lighting, vaults, walls, signage and a fire protection system.
Federal carbon tax ruled constitutional; Ottawa pressures premiers to get on board
Saskatchewan Court of Appeal ruled in a split decision.
Flood victims say more homes would be lost if not for volunteers, military
The City of Ottawa said thousands of people had registered to fill sandbags.
Kenney’s premiership to pose challenges, opportunities for Trudeau
Kenney could be a foil for Trudeau in the months to come.
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.
Federal lawyer tells carbon tax hearing greenhouse gases don’t have borders
The Saskatchewan government has asked the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal to rule whether a federal carbon tax is constitutional.
‘Are provinces sovereign?:’ Saskatchewan meets Ottawa in carbon tax challenge
Ottawa’s legal position is that climate change is a national concern and the federal government has the power to impose a carbon tax under the Constitution.
Crisis Group trusts Ottawa to help free detainees after McCallum firing
Ambassador John McCallum opined twice last week on Meng-Huawei case.
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Ottawa to announce $1.6B boost Tuesday for battered energy sector
It is a package based, in some ways, on those offered to softwood, steel and aluminum producers.
Costs swell: Saskatchewan sues Ottawa over uranium mine cleanup deal
The province and feds were originally supposed to split cleanup costs for the site, but Saskatchewan says Ottawa hasn’t lived up to its commitment.
