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Ottawa draws mixed reviews with new sovereign wealth fund to finance major projects
The Globe and Mail: Mr. Poilievre has long urged Ottawa to support the economy by getting “out of…
April 28, 2026
PM Carney is promising ‘good news’ in spring economic update. What can we expect?
CTV: A reporter asked the prime minister why the deficit would come in lower than projected. “Because we’re…
April 28, 2026
Shell invests $22 billion in Canada’s oilpatch and more deals could be coming
CBC: It is the latest in a series of deals in the Canadian oilpatch in recent months, and…
April 28, 2026
Carney leaving Saturday for Armenia summit as Ottawa’s focus shifts toward economy
Toronto Star: Carney’s office said he is attending at the invitation of Costa and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol…
April 28, 2026
Lawyer says Alberta premier exploiting loophole with referendum site, wants ad ban
The Canadian Press: Provincial law prohibits the government from advertising or publishing certain information related to a referendum…
April 28, 2026
Foreign carmakers threaten to pull cheapest models from U.S. without trade deal
Wall Street Journal: If USMCA no longer exists or a renewed version doesn’t significantly reduce tariffs on cars…
April 27, 2026
Canada won’t be ‘chasing a small deal’ to get U.S. tariff relief, Carney says
CBC: Carney told CBC News: The National that the Canadian side is ready to work on a deal that would…
April 27, 2026
Liberals question Senate’s handling of bail reform bill
iPolitics: A senior government source told iPolitics that senators are slowing down a bill (Bill C-14) supported by the Liberals…
April 27, 2026
Carney’s trade advisory group meets for 1st time, welcomes new member
The Canadian Press: LeBlanc’s office says the committee reviewed Canada’s priorities for CUSMA renewal talks but did not…
April 27, 2026
Quebec premier meets U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington D.C.
The Canadian Press: Fréchette’s office didn’t release details of her meeting with Greer, but the premier told Radio-Canada…
April 27, 2026
State of 24 Sussex ‘an embarrassment,’ says Carney
CBC: “You’re not going to see me at 24 Sussex, but I would like to see my successors…
April 27, 2026
Lower-than-forecasted deficit, new affordability measures expected in spring fiscal update
CBC: “Because we’re good fiscal managers … the minister of finance, myself, the government, the cabinet, we focus…
April 27, 2026
Business groups say new sovereign wealth fund another helpful tool
The Canadian Press: Matthew Holmes, head of public policy at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, says the fund…
April 27, 2026
Canadian manufacturers call for tariffs on global imports of wood products
The Canadian Press: The alliance says there have been job losses and business closures already, and more will…
April 27, 2026
NDP leader says he won’t run in Quebec byelection as Boulerice announces departure
The Canadian Press: Although Lewis doesn’t hold a seat in the House of Commons, he said he won’t…
April 27, 2026
What PM Carney is saying about affordability day before spring economic update
CTV: On the eve of his first spring economic update, Prime Minister Mark Carney insists his government is…
April 27, 2026
Conservatives call on auditor general to investigate $250 million PrescribeIT program
The Canadian Press: Conservative MP Dan Mazier cites reporting by The Globe and Mail which suggests fewer than…
April 27, 2026
Alexandre Boulerice quits federal NDP to run for sovereigntist Quebec party
CBC: “I hope there will be some progressists or left-wing people in the Parliament of Canada, and I…
April 27, 2026
Liberals formalize majority, move to limit debate on committee restructuring
The Canadian Press: The government moved quickly to make use of its new majority powers by introducing a…
April 27, 2026
Poll suggests Canadians want Carney govt focused on affordability in next year
The Canadian Press: Seventy per cent of those polled said they feel the government has fallen short of…
April 27, 2026