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Ontario call for proposals to study feasibility of east-west pipeline criticized as 'hobbled together'

Ontario call for proposals to study feasibility of east-west pipeline criticized as ‘hobbled together’

The prospect of an east-west energy corridor — backed by Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan — has sparked sharp debate. Industry associations and engineering unions say such a pipeline project could create thousands of jobs and secure Canada’s energy future, but criticism includes that it was thrown together and needs more government transparency.

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Canada is running out of runway for its F-35 review

Canada is running out of runway for its F-35 review

As the Trump administration grows irritated that Canada continues to review the multibillion-dollar purchase of F-35s, the Liberal government has gone out of its way to downplay how the fighter jet plan is obviously being used as leverage in trade talks. There are, however, legitimate reasons for one more look — just not ones the government is willing to acknowledge in its talking points.

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Why Canada's spies worry about Trump's national intelligence nominee
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February 1, 2025

Why Canada’s spies worry about Trump’s national intelligence nominee

The U.S. Senate is conducting confirmation hearings for Tulsi Gabbard,…

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After 2 days of trade talks, premiers tackle crime, bail reform and health care
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February 1, 2025

After 2 days of trade talks, premiers tackle crime, bail reform and health care

After two days of strategizing on how to respond to…

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Carney tells premiers he'll only sign a U.S. trade deal 'in the best interest of Canadians'
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February 1, 2025

Carney tells premiers he’ll only sign a U.S. trade deal ‘in the best interest of Canadians’

The prospect of Canada reaching a trade deal with the…

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Sask. premier arrives at summit warning some U.S. tariffs are Canada's 'reality'
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February 1, 2025

Sask. premier arrives at summit warning some U.S. tariffs are Canada’s ‘reality’

Canada’s premiers arrived in Ontario cottage country on Monday eager to…

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Carney says Canada is preparing reprisals if tariff talks with Trump fail
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February 1, 2025

Carney says Canada is preparing reprisals if tariff talks with Trump fail

Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is readying further…

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Nothing should be off the table when it comes to Canada-U.S. trade talks, says former Trump ambassador
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February 1, 2025

Nothing should be off the table when it comes to Canada-U.S. trade talks, says former Trump ambassador

Donald Trump’s former ambassador to the European Union says nothing…

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Canada hits U.S. with tariffs on $29.8B worth of goods after Trump slaps levy on metals
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February 1, 2025

Canada hits U.S. with tariffs on $29.8B worth of goods after Trump slaps levy on metals

The federal government announced a plan on Wednesday to slap…

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Americans rarely pay much attention to trade. They are now
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February 1, 2025

Americans rarely pay much attention to trade. They are now

Evidence of Americans’ souring mood is everywhere you look. Even in…

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The U.S. is trying to achieve 'energy dominance.' What does that mean for Canada
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February 1, 2025

The U.S. is trying to achieve ‘energy dominance.’ What does that mean for Canada

Speaking in front of thousands of energy executives and global…

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