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“Continental energy security” was the watchword of both governments and industry for much of the past quarter century in North America: the idea that by linking the U.S. and Canada in a tight web of pipelines and refineries, both countries would protect themselves from threats and hostile trade actions thatContinue Reading

Politics Canada’s financial intelligence agency suspects online betting platforms are being used to launder proceeds from fentanyl dealing and production. Illegal supply driven by growing involvement of organized crime, Fintrac says Jim Bronskill · The Canadian Press · Posted: Jan 23, 2025 2:51 PM EST | Last Updated: January 23Continue Reading

Politics Liberal leadership contender Karina Gould said Thursday the government she was a part of for years mishandled the affordability crisis and did not effectively respond to Canadians who were crying out for relief at a time of high inflation. Karina Gould vows to halt carbon tax increase, revisit capital gainsContinue Reading

Politics Several candidates vying to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau say they’ve submitted their paperwork and met the first financial hurdle to enter the race, although it could still take a few days to see who’s made the cut.  Candidates needed to pay $50K refundable deposit by 5 p.m. ET Catharine Tunney · CBCContinue Reading

Politics Candidates yearning to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have until this evening to clear the race’s first hurdle, although it could still take a few days to see who’s made the cut. Candidates need to pay $50K refundable deposit by 5 p.m. ET Catharine Tunney · CBC News ·Continue Reading

Canadian refugee advocates, federal government departments and immigration lawyers are bracing for a potential influx of asylum claimants following U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive orders this week. But as they prepare, they all say they have no idea what exactly to expect. “With Trump, crystal balls are hard to keepContinue Reading

Politics The federal government has told most provinces and territories they must cut their allotted spaces for local economic immigration programs by half this year, triggering concerns about drastic impacts on labour and the economy. Government halving provincial nominee programs as part of overall immigration cuts Raffy Boudjikanian · CBCContinue Reading

Politics Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland would scrap changes to the capital gains tax that she introduced as finance minister, CBC News has confirmed. Former finance minister introduced the increased inclusion rate in 2024 budget Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland kicked off her campaign to become the next Liberal partyContinue Reading

Politics Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he wouldn’t make any “big changes” to the federal equalization program if the Conservatives form government after the next election. Program meant to ensure equal level of government services across the country, but draws ire of some premiers Darren Major · CBC News ·Continue Reading