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Canada signs new security and defence partnership with Europe

Canada signs new security and defence partnership with Europe

The agreement is a step toward Canada participating in Europe's massive new defence procurement program, known as ReArm Europe.
Mark Carney names Kirsten Hillman chief negotiator with U.S.

Mark Carney names Kirsten Hillman chief negotiator with U.S.

OTTAWA — Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman will take on the role of top negotiator for Canada as the country seeks a new trade and security pact with the Donald Trump administration.
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

Hudson's Bay is expected to be back in court Monday, when it will ask a judge to approve a $6-million deal to transfer three of its leases to B.C. mall owner Ruby Liu.
Bank of Canada hoping for better look at 'complicated' inflation picture

Bank of Canada hoping for better look at 'complicated' inflation picture

Financial data shows the consensus among economists is that inflation ticked up to 1.8 per cent year-over-year last month.
Carney says Middle East 'highly volatile' after U.S. strikes Iran, calls for calm

Carney says Middle East 'highly volatile' after U.S. strikes Iran, calls for calm

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney called for de-escalation on Sunday after the United States carried out strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites earlier in the day. Carney issued a social media post shortly before 8 a.m. Eastern saying the U.S.
Liberals, Conservatives pass major projects legislation in House of Commons

Liberals, Conservatives pass major projects legislation in House of Commons

OTTAWA — Conservative members of Parliament voted with the minority Liberal government to pass its marquee major projects legislation Friday evening, setting it up to become law before Canada Day.
Judge rejects 'floatel' challenge against Woodfibre LNG

Judge rejects 'floatel' challenge against Woodfibre LNG

A federal judge has rejected a legal challenge against Woodfibre LNG's plan to house workers on a cruise ship, known as the 'floatel,' near Squamish, B.C.
B.C. job market paradox: Hiring up, entry-level prospects down

B.C. job market paradox: Hiring up, entry-level prospects down

The province is leading Canada in full-time job creation, but signs point to growing struggles for new and returning workers
Controversial Granville strip building ‘safe to re-occupy’ after fire

Controversial Granville strip building ‘safe to re-occupy’ after fire

Luugat has generated thousands of police, fire calls since opened in 2020
Bankrupt B.C. Ponzi scheme architect can’t clear $6.8M repayment order

Bankrupt B.C. Ponzi scheme architect can’t clear $6.8M repayment order

Justice Gordon Weatherill declared money ordered to be paid back to investors can't be wiped out in a discharged bankruptcy