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Liberals under fire for rushing bill through Parliament to speed up resource projects

Liberals under fire for rushing bill through Parliament to speed up resource projects

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is coming under fire for seeking to rush through a major piece of legislation that grants cabinet sweeping powers to quickly approve major projects.
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B.C. Opposition Leader John Rustad accuses former Conservative MLAs of blackmail

B.C. Opposition Leader John Rustad accuses former Conservative MLAs of blackmail

VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad is accusing a group of legislators who split from the party of blackmailing its members and staff in a bid to take over and divide the Opposition.
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May calls Carney's decision to limit debate on major projects bill a 'new low'

May calls Carney's decision to limit debate on major projects bill a 'new low'

OTTAWA — Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said Monday that Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to ram his government's major projects bill through the House of Commons this week represents a “new low” in contempt for Parliament.
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S&P/TSX composite closes up, U.S. stock markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite closes up, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed up Monday along with U.S. markets as investor fears eased around rising conflict in the Middle East.
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Opinion: We need a grand bargain to unlock Canadian prosperity

Opinion: We need a grand bargain to unlock Canadian prosperity

A new era of resource development must start with full Indigenous engagement and a bold federal commitment to shared prosperity
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Two weeks left to nominate a future BIV Forty under 40 Award winner

Two weeks left to nominate a future BIV Forty under 40 Award winner

Nominations to the prestigious Forty under 40 Awards program will close June 30; recipients will be celebrated at an awards gala in February 2026
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: G7 G7 leaders will gather in Kananaskis, Alta., for their annual meeting, which starts Sunday.
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP slams own premier over China ferries deal

Rob Shaw: BC NDP slams own premier over China ferries deal

Emergency motion from labour allies rebukes Eby for outsourcing to authoritarian regime instead of investing in B.C. shipbuilding jobs
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Carney's task at G7 will be to keep the group alive as experts question the outcome

Carney's task at G7 will be to keep the group alive as experts question the outcome

CALGARY — As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets ready to host U.S.
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NDP grassroots buck against 'top-down' leadership race

NDP grassroots buck against 'top-down' leadership race

Following an election loss that cost them official party status, the federal NDP is grappling with internal dissent over how to rebuild—and who should lead.
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