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Federal govt announces new $1B loan program for steel, aluminum businesses hit by Trump tariffs
CTV: The program will be created under the Business Development Bank of Canada and will provide “financing at…
May 4, 2026
Executive public servants returning to office on full-time basis today
The Canadian Press: The Treasury Board announced the change to remote work rules in February and said all…
May 4, 2026
‘As the rules-based order … is rebuilt, it will be rebuilt in Europe,’ PM Carney explains focus on Europe
CTV: “A lot’s happened in the last 12 months, and some of it we saw coming, but more…
May 4, 2026
Solomon says new federal AI strategy will track impact on jobs
The Canadian Press: “Even when we did our consultations, the industry has changed dramatically. The impact of AI…
May 4, 2026
Govt’s strategy to protect critical infrastructure from climate change falling short: Report
CBC: The report says the federal government owns 1,623 critical assets such as bridges, buildings, vehicles and harbours,…
May 4, 2026
Chinese consulate met Vancouver official in bid to stop event critical of communist rule
Global: At the meeting, representatives of China’s consulate told a staff member of the city’s civic theatres branch that…
May 4, 2026
Alberta separatists set to deliver thousands of signatures on petition for referendum
The Canadian Press: The question of separation could go on a provincewide ballot as early as October, as…
May 4, 2026
Canada’s oil firms look to scrap carbon tax tied to new pipeline
Bloomberg: Canada’s oil industry is pushing back on proposals to impose a higher carbon tax, arguing it adds…
May 4, 2026
Canada commits $270M to Ukraine as Carney addresses European summit in Armenia
The Canadian Press: The money will go toward purchasing items from a NATO list, and brings Canada’s total…
May 4, 2026
N.S. restaurant owners feel immigration policy crunch
CBC: Ottawa is allowing entry into Canada for 385,000 temporary residents in 2026, down about 47 per cent from…
May 4, 2026
AI facial recognition oversight lagging far behind technology, watchdogs warn
The Guardian: Biometrics commissioners say face-scanning not as effective as claimed and new laws needed to regulate use…
May 3, 2026
Carney should state what ‘leverage’ Canada has in U.S. talks: Poilievre
The Canadian Press: Poilievre said Carney should explain how he intends to secure an end to sectoral tariffs…
May 3, 2026
Carney calls alleged privacy breach in Alberta deeply concerning
The Canadian Press: “I expect Elections Alberta and the RCMP to work thoroughly and expeditiously to assess the…
May 3, 2026
‘I would be very pleased’: PM Carney invited to address European Parliament
CTV: “Yes,” Carney responded, nodding as she explained Carney’s predecessor, Justin Trudeau, had addressed the group before. “I…
May 3, 2026
Colorado governor says waiting until midterms to negotiate with Trump unlikely to make difference
CTV: “Sadly, having served in Congress 10 years, I have to tell you, that’s not really the way…
May 3, 2026
Poilievre argues Carney has ‘wasted an entire year’ on possible Alberta pipeline
The Canadian Press: “He’s been prime minister for a year and he still hasn’t even made up his…
May 3, 2026
Canada to be first non-European nation at EPC summit as Carney seeks allies
The Guardian: Carney has said he is determined to build a new network of trade and diplomatic alliances…
May 3, 2026
Senator says growing list of vacancies signals ‘the end of an era’ for independence
The Canadian Press: Non-affiliated Sen. Marilou McPhedran told The Canadian Press she’s convinced the vacancies point to “the…
May 3, 2026
Federal co-working sites may be ‘reallocated’ to meet 4-day office return
CBC: Most spaces at the co-working sites must be reserved, but some are available on a first-come, first-served…
May 3, 2026
As Carney visits Armenia, experts urge deeper Canada ties in the Caucasus
CBC: Christopher Waters, an international law professor at the University of Windsor, said Armenia’s geographic position should make…
May 3, 2026