Critical Minerals

• Canada can’t meet climate goals without faster approvals for major projects: report

  A new report says says Canada's current regulatory system for large-scale infrastructure projects is 'complex, fractured and frustrating.'

  Environment

  Jun 15, 2023
  
• Canada, South Korea sign critical minerals deal in bid to reduce China dependence

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Seoul for his first official visit to South Korea and as Canada vies to strengthen ties between the two countries.

  Canada

  May 17, 2023
  
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• Canada and South Korea to strengthen trade, cultural ties during Trudeau visit

  The two countries will sign a memorandum of understanding to expand the trade of critical minerals and make it easier for youth from both countries to participate in exchanges.

  Politics

  May 15, 2023
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• Canadian lithium costs more ‘because we don’t use slave labour,’ Trudeau says

  Trudeau linked the production of lithium in China with "slave labour" as he discussed his country's efforts to ramp up production of the metal used in electric vehicle batteries.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023
• Trudeau touts funding for women’s rights in New York amid abortion battle in U.S.

  Trudeau is expected to reaffirm the Canadian government's commitment to supporting reproductive freedom in New York City Thursday, where he is attending a star-studded summit.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2023
• Construction paused on Saskatoon critical minerals processing facility

  Vital Metals says the pause will allow the company to conserve cash and seek other sources of funding to potentially build a sustainable business model for the facility.

  Economy

  Apr 19, 2023
• Minister vows Canada is ready to become ‘reliable’ critical minerals provider

  Canada has signed a joint action plan with the United States and other allies to advance secure supply chains for critical minerals.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2023
• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Wednesday, April 12

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Wednesday, April 12.

  Apr 12, 2023
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• FSIN says critical minerals protected by treaty law in spite of government’s pledge to mine

  The group said the Saskatchewan government failed to consult First Nations people and that the exclusion of Indigenous people is racist.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2023
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• Mining and processing critical minerals top Ontario priority ahead of federal budget

  Peter Bethlenfalvy says Ontario wants more help from the feds to build infrastructure and speed up permitting and approvals to extract minerals needed for electric vehicles.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2023