Quebec tables fast-tracking law, mirroring Ottawa and other provinces
Thomas Laberge / nationalobserver - Finance Minister Eric Girard said the accelerated process will be an exception for major, strategic projects — likely those valued in the billions — and not a general rule. If adopted, the law will have a five-year lifespan, but the minister added he is o…
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Chow promises to address Finch LRT’s slow travel time: ‘It can be faster’
Jane Stevenson / torontosun - The Finch LRT opened to the public on Sunday.
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Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s ambassador to U.S., to leave post in new year
Robert Fife / theglobeandmail - Mark Wiseman, a close friend of the Prime Minister, expected to replace her, source says
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US ambassador praises Carney–Smith energy accord, says it will boost oil and gas production
David Wiechnik / westernstandard - Pete Hoekstra, the US ambassador to Canada, says he is “very encouraged” by the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on energy between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and believes it will lead to more oil and gas production.
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House set to vote today on Conservative motion declaring support for pipeline to B.C.
sootoday - OTTAWA — Members of Parliament are set to debate a Conservative motion today that declares support for an oil pipeline to British Columbia's coast.
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Conservative tactical push in pipeline debate
External influences and individual perspectives
House vote drama and political accusations
Liberal dissent and internal disputes
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Federal government will table bill to protect children, address gender-based violence
Jim Bronskill / nationalobserver - Justice Minister Sean Fraser will introduce legislation today that aims to better protect children and address gender-based violence.
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