COP28 climate summit to kick off this week. What are Canada’s priorities?
After a summer of record-breaking heat and unprecedented wildfires, world leaders will gather Thursday for two weeks of climate change negotiations in Dubai.
Canada
Nov 28, 2023
Trudeau rules out more carbon price carve-outs: ‘Absolutely not’
Natural Resource Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says there will be 'no more carve-outs coming' as premiers call for more carbon price exemptions.
Canada
Oct 31, 2023
What the Ardern, Sturgeon resignations show about the ‘tightrope’ women walk in politics
Experts say female politicians face 'additional scrutiny and challenges' in their roles compared to their male colleagues, which can take a toll.
Politics
Feb 22, 2023
Winnipeg is a hot spot for Canadian political donations, new analysis suggests
Donors in the riding of Winnipeg South Centre contributed $2.3 million to federal political parties in the years following the Liberals' sweeping 2015 election victory.
Politics
Jan 18, 2023
$876M biofuel plant to be built in Varennes as Quebec aims for greener future
A new plant to produce biofuels from non-recyclable residual materials will be installed in Varennes, a city 30 minutes from downtown Montréal.
Environment
Dec 8, 2020
Federal funds to create 109 affordable housing units in Ottawa; councillors push for more in budget
Somerset Coun. Catherine McKenney will push for more affordable housing funding this week at council as the federal government allots $31.9 million in funding to Ottawa.
Politics
Dec 8, 2020
Feds add $1.4B to fund projects in communities facing wildfire, flood risks
Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna says at least 10 per cent of the funding will go to Indigenous recipients, who she says are facing a "disproportionate impact."
Canada
Jul 20, 2021
Feds commit $400M for Capital Line LRT expansion into southwest Edmonton
Canada's Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna announced nearly $400 million in federal funding toward Phase 1 of the Capital Line LRT expansion into southwest Edmonton.
Traffic
Jul 27, 2021
Trudeau captures Liberal minority, needs to reshuffle cabinet, set throne speech
Liberals appear to be more than 10 seats shy of a majority, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will keep his job.
Politics
Sep 21, 2021
ANALYSIS: Chahal, Kayabaga, Diab sure bets to be in a bigger Trudeau cabinet
Alberta will have a seat in the federal cabinet for the first time in two years. And the just-elected MP for London West, a bilingual Black woman, should merit a cabinet seat.
Politics
Sep 23, 2021
Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson says prime minister open to ideas from western mayors on economic development
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sat down with Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson Friday morning, as the Liberals figure out how to make their infrastructure dreams a reality — and respond to western Canadians who feel left out.
Canada
Nov 29, 2019
Trudeau pledges $10B he says will create 60K jobs in infrastructure, clean tech
Among the priority areas are agricultural infrastructure in Western Canada and broadband to expand access to high-speed internet service across the country.
Canada
Oct 1, 2020
Province, feds announce funding for new infrastructure projects in southern Alberta
More than $52.7 million will go towards projects in Lethbridge, Standoff, Medicine Hat and Calgary.
Politics
Oct 1, 2020
Feds pledge $1.3B to finish Langley SkyTrain extension, funding to plan UBC extension
Speaking in Surrey, B.C. on Friday, Trudeau said the federal government will provide up to $1.3 billion dollars for the Surrey to Langley SkyTrain extension.
Politics
Jul 9, 2021
Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna will not seek re-election
McKenna was formerly the minister of environment and climate change has held Ottawa Centre since 2015.
Canada
Jun 27, 2021
Ottawa committee OKs master plan for new Civic hospital campus
Ottawa's planning committee gave the green light to a proposed $2.8-billion new campus for the Civic hospital on Monday, though many details remain unknown.
Health
Oct 4, 2021
Globe has 24 finalists, Toronto Star 9 on National Newspaper Awards shortlist
TORONTO - The Globe and Mail is leading the chase for the 2011 National Newspaper Awards with 24 entries on the list of finalists, followed by the Toronto Star with nine.
Politics
Mar 8, 2012
Globe and Mail, Toronto Star top list of nominees for 2011 NNAs
TORONTO - The list of nominees for the 2011 National Newspaper Awards, to be handed out April 27 in Toronto:
Politics
Mar 8, 2012
Globe and Mail, Toronto Star take lion’s share of National Newspaper Awards
TORONTO - The Globe and Mail claimed eight of the 22 awards Friday at the 63rd National Newspaper Awards gala in Toronto, while the Toronto Star was next with five.
Canada
Apr 27, 2012
Calgary breaks ground on $500M convention centre expansion in Stampede Park
The expansion doubles the available square footage, establishing the BMO Centre as a tier-one convention centre. The mayor said that will attract bigger conventions to Calgary.
Canada
Apr 29, 2021