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The B.C. mining industry is calling for urgent amendments to DRIPA to address the economic uncertainty it says it’s creating. And as Paul Johnson reports, the province is also being urged to be more transparent about what’s being discussed.

WATCH: As Saskatchewan prepares to welcome new uranium projects in the next decade, active mines like Cigar Lake are eying the end of their lifespan. Global’s Vanessa Tiberio takes a deep dive in the Athabasca Basin to explore the nuances of the industry and the challenges these projects face.

B.C.’s mining and mineral industries are taking issue with an unexpected government decision to extend a pause on new mineral exploration claims. Aaron McArthur reports.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he aims to streamline mining regulations to help the industry drive the province’s economy forward. “Mine, baby, mine,” he said Tuesday, as he talked about attracting investment to Manitoba.

Across the country, we see nearly 2000 casualties on our roadways each year. Sadly, it’s a number that doesn’t seem to be dropping, but the automotive industry is trying to change that. We take a trip to Virginia with our tech expert, Mike Yawney, to see first-hand what is being done to keep us safe.

B.C. is a place for mining exploration, the provincial government says, but industry experts say the processing time for the mineral claims are still taking way too long. Paul Johnson explains.

A Mississauga, Ont., man pleaded guilty Friday to 14 counts of aiding suicide for selling lethal substances online to people who used them to die by suicide. The individual ran several websites that were used to sell sodium nitrite, a preservative for cured meats, along with other items. All of them could be used for...

New Brunswick’s Liberals have tabled a bill they say will streamline mine approval processes, and while some industry member are applauding the announcements, opposition leaders aren’t sold just yet. Anna Mandin reports.

Canada’s economy grew by 0.2 per cent month-on-month in February, marking a fourth consecutive month of economic growth. Goods-producing industries led the way, with expansions in manufacturing, mining and oil and gas extraction. Nivrita Ganguly has this story and more in Business Matters for April 30, 2026.

Several Canadian industries have been battered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with some sectors skeptical of whether Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trade strategy will pay off. Heidi Petracek speaks with people whose livelihoods are on the line about what they’re hoping for from upcoming Canada-U.S. negotiations.

Amid reports that Stellantis is planning to use its idled plant in Brampton, Ont. as an assembly line for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) knockdown kits, Canada’s Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has rejected the notion.

An AI-generated video clip of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt fighting has gone viral and sparked widespread concern in Hollywood.  Tech expert Carmi Levy explains how it was made using a program called “Seedance” with a straightforward two-line prompt. We also learn about the entertainment industry’s reactions and the potential repercussions of AI. We also...

New Brunswick’s maple syrup industry gathered for their annual general meeting Saturday, with issues of expanding the provinces production and the environmental impacts on it top of mind. Johnny James reports.

There’s been another blow to the province’s forestry industry with a wood chip plant on Vancouver Island forced to close its doors. As Aaron McArthur reports, it comes as Premier David Eby spent much of the week focused instead on the province’s mining and energy sectors. 

Mike Attersall, the associate director of the Aerospace Innovation Hub, explains how the new initiative at Calgary International Airport will help local startups take their industry-changing ideas to market.

Manitoba’s rainy autumn and recent snowfall has farmers optimistic about soil moisture levels this year. A silver lining in an industry currently facing many uncertainties. Global’s Teagan Rasche reports.

WATCH: Key industries in Saskatchewan say they are welcoming the federal government’s new budget, but still have questions on its implementation and hope more current issues could also be addressed.

Air Transat’s pilots have voted overwhelmingly to strike if contract talks between their union and the company fail. Mike Armstrong looks at what pilots are unhappy about, and the impact a work stoppage could have on the airline industry ahead of a busy holiday travel season.

There is some big news in the beer industry this week. The oldest brewing school in the U.S. is moving north of the border. After more than 150 years based in Chicago, it’s moving to Montreal this January. Mike Armstrong explains the reason for the move.

Over in Alberta, the provincial government and the oil and gas industry will be paying close attention to Carney’s announcement. They have high hopes for a new pipeline to the West Coast. No private investor has expressed interest in building the pipeline, and B.C. Premier David Eby isn’t interested either. As Heather Yourex-West reports, Alberta...