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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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Freeland would scrap capital gains tax changes if elected Liberal leader: source
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January 23, 2025

Freeland would scrap capital gains tax changes if elected Liberal leader: source

Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland would scrap changes to the…

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First Nations leader apologizes, walks back support for Northern Gateway pipeline in B.C.
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January 22, 2025

First Nations leader apologizes, walks back support for Northern Gateway pipeline in B.C.

The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs said in a statement…

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Poilievre says he wouldn't make any big changes to equalization program
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January 22, 2025

Poilievre says he wouldn’t make any big changes to equalization program

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he wouldn’t make any “big…

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Windsor police officer on trial for assault says he's the victim, Ottawa man was the aggressor
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January 22, 2025

Windsor police officer on trial for assault says he’s the victim, Ottawa man was the aggressor

A Windsor police officer accused of assaulting an Ottawa man…

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Is Meta boosting Trump and Vance on Facebook and Instagram?
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January 22, 2025

Is Meta boosting Trump and Vance on Facebook and Instagram?

Meta is pushing back on claims from social media users…

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Canadian winter living up to its reputation as Arctic air chills Eastern provinces
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January 22, 2025

Canadian winter living up to its reputation as Arctic air chills Eastern provinces

Central and Eastern Canada have been plunged into the depths…

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Evacuations ordered as new, fast-moving wildfire threatens remote communities north of L.A.
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January 22, 2025

Evacuations ordered as new, fast-moving wildfire threatens remote communities north of L.A.

Evacuations were ordered on Wednesday for remote communities near a…

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Competition Bureau advances investigation into Amazon's pricing policy
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January 22, 2025

Competition Bureau advances investigation into Amazon’s pricing policy

The Competition Bureau is taking further steps in its investigation into…

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Quebec union plans legal action against Amazon over closures
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January 22, 2025

Quebec union plans legal action against Amazon over closures

The union representing Amazon workers at a warehouse that was…

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