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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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Short chain-link fence separating Canada from U.S. in Delta, B.C., not needed, mayor says
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January 24, 2025

Short chain-link fence separating Canada from U.S. in Delta, B.C., not needed, mayor says

A fence has gone up near the U.S.-Canada border, but…

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Rebels fighting their way closer to Goma in eastern Congo
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January 23, 2025

Rebels fighting their way closer to Goma in eastern Congo

Panic spread in Goma on Thursday, with M23 rebels steadily…

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Bishop won't apologize for asking Donald Trump to have mercy on immigrants, trans Americans
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January 23, 2025

Bishop won’t apologize for asking Donald Trump to have mercy on immigrants, trans Americans

A bishop who pleaded with U.S. president Donald Trump to…

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How the leaders' debate affects the rest of the Ontario election campaign
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January 23, 2025

How the leaders’ debate affects the rest of the Ontario election campaign

Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford’s campaign slogan is “Protect Ontario,”…

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With 10 days to go, here's what's on the line for Ontario leaders in tonight's final debate
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January 23, 2025

With 10 days to go, here’s what’s on the line for Ontario leaders in tonight’s final debate

With polls suggesting Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford commands a strong…

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Opposition warns Ford comments push boundaries of 'caretaker convention' during Ontario election
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January 23, 2025

Opposition warns Ford comments push boundaries of ‘caretaker convention’ during Ontario election

Doug Ford says he will remain on duty as premier,…

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Why calling an election now helps Doug Ford and his Ontario PCs
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January 23, 2025

Why calling an election now helps Doug Ford and his Ontario PCs

While Premier Doug Ford insists that U.S. President Donald Trump’s…

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Doug Ford planning to call Ontario election next Wednesday: source
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January 23, 2025

Doug Ford planning to call Ontario election next Wednesday: source

Premier Doug Ford is planning to call a provincial election…

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How Doug Ford won his 3rd straight Ontario election
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January 23, 2025

How Doug Ford won his 3rd straight Ontario election

Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservatives’ victory in Thursday’s Ontario…

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