The Liberal government is instructing the federal pipeline regulator to review the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to consider the project’s impact on the marine environment.
Canada to boost support for riskier forms of renewable energy: minister
Millions of dollars in subsidies for a Nova Scotia tidal project is just one of the coming announcements as Ottawa boosts riskier forms of renewable energy, says the federal natural resources minister.
Scheer, Sask. gov’t unconvinced by report that says carbon tax could be beneficial
Politicians from Saskatchwan are steadfast in their opposition to a federally mandated carbon tax, despite a new study suggesting it could benefit people in the province.
New Canadian Medical Association head calls for debate on decriminalizing opioids
The new president of the Canadian Medical Association wants to see politicians debate the pros and cons of decriminalizing opioids, despite the federal government saying it is not interested in such a move.
‘Nail in the coffin’: Oilpatch boosters demand Ottawa overhaul ‘terrible’ Bill C-69
Proponents of Canada’s energy sector are raising the alarm about Ottawa’s move to overhaul the environmental assessment process for major resource projects — warning that Bill C-69 could devastate an industry already grappling with constrained pipeline capacity and depressed commodity prices.
Maxime Bernier explains what he means by ‘extreme multiculturalism’
The Quebec MP sat down in studio this week with As It Happens host Carol Off to discuss his plans to create the People’s Party of Canada.
2 seriously injured, thousands without power after Ottawa-Gatineau tornado
A tornado tore through parts of Ottawa and Gatineau, Que., on Friday, seriously injuring at least two people, flattening buildings and knocking out power for tens of thousands.
‘They’re nothing but financial terrorists’: 60,000 Canadians have complained about the CRA phone scam
You’ve probably got the call: An automated message threatens you with arrest over unpaid taxes owed to Canada Revenue Agency. They may demand as little as $700 — though some have handed over more than $100,000.
Kavanaugh confirmation vote to happen Monday unless deal reached with accuser
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a confirmation vote of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Monday if no deal is reached by 10 p.m. ET Friday on how Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused Kavanaugh of sexual assault, would testify, the panel’s chairman said.
Privacy experts say choosing life insurance tied to fitness tracking could have unintended consequences
Insurance giant John Hancock has announced a switch to ‘interactive’ life-insurance policies only, which offer incentives for things like wearing a fitness tracking device. Privacy experts worry these optional programs won’t be optional don’t the road.