Federal Liberal Party convention wraps up in Kelowna
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
The convention offers an opportunity for the party to start crafting its election platform for 2019 and a chance for B.C. residents to speak up. Continue reading
Francois-Philippe Champagne
New Champlain Bridge won’t be ready until 2019
The new Champlain Bridge, which links Montreal to the South Shore, may not open to commuters on time. Continue reading
Sask. and Ottawa ink infrastructure deal worth nearly $1B
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan and Ottawa have signed an infrastructure funding agreement that will see $896 million flow into the province over the next decade. Continue reading
Trudeau cabinet shuffle rejigs focus on international trade, borders, provincial relations
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled his cabinet on Wednesday with changes that will likely put the spotlight on major issues including trade diversification, border security and interprovincial affairs. Continue reading
Amidst Trump trade dispute, Canada set to table bill to ratify Trans Pacific Partnership
The move comes amid continuing concerns over whether it will be possible to reach a new NAFTA agreement. Continue reading
Trade with North Korea possible, but not anytime soon: Champagne
A future that includes trade with North Korea probably remains a long way off. Continue reading
Final version of Trans-Pacific trade deal released, U.S. provisions nixed
The final version of a landmark deal aimed at cutting trade barriers in some of the Asia-Pacific’s fastest-growing economies was released on Wednesday. Continue reading
Liberals dump exec who fostered Philippines helicopter deal
The Crown corporation has been criticized by arms-control groups and others for secrecy and not doing enough to take human rights into account before concluding deals Continue reading
Auto industry skeptical of Canadian TPP side deal on vehicles with Japan
Auto workers and manufacturers are rejecting assertions by Canada’s trade minister that the country won major access for them into the highly protected Japanese market in the recently rebooted Trans-Pacific Partnership. Continue reading
Canada will be ‘creative’ but ‘firm’ at NAFTA talks: International trade minister
The talks take place amid the U.S. administration’s grumbling about Canada’s recent sweeping complaint with the World Trade Organization about U.S. trade practices, as well as Canada’s insistence on a progressive trade agenda that includes Indigenous and labour provisions. Continue reading
