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Canada Welcomes U.S. Bill To Expand North American EV Tax Credits

Canada on Thursday welcomed a deal reached by Democratic U.S.

Jul 28, 2022

Brampton's Mayor Patrick Brown announces that he is entering the race for the leadership of Canada's Conservative Party, at his first campaign event in Brampton, Ontario, Canada March 13, 2022.

Canadian Conservative Slams Party For Exclusion From Leadership Race

One of the top contenders in Canada's Conservative Party leadership contest, Patrick Brown, on Wednesday slammed a decision to disqualify him from the race as "corrupt" and said he was consulting his legal team about what to do next.

Jul 06, 2022

James Topp, a Canadian Forces veteran who marched across Canada protesting against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines mandates, arrives at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the National War Memorial ahead of Canada Day in Ottawa, Ontario, Canad

Ottawa Bracing For Canada Day Anti-government Protests

The first in-person Canada Day celebrations in three years on Friday will include a huge police presence and street closures throughout downtown Ottawa to prevent anti-government "freedom" protesters from disrupting the festivities.

Jul 01, 2022

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) walks through the Senate Subway during a vote at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., April 26, 2022.

U.S. Senator Likely Would Block Passage Of EV Tax Credits - Canada Minister

Canada's minister of natural resources on Tuesday said U.S.

Jun 14, 2022

Visitors to the BHP booth speak with representatives during the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) annual convention in Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 4, 2019.

Canada To Invest Millions To Cut Emissions At BHP Potash Mine -source

Canada will announce a multi-million dollar investment on Monday to make the Jansen potash mine run by the globe's largest listed miner, BHP Group, "the cleanest and most sustainable in the world," a government source said on Sunday.

Jun 12, 2022

Canadian Police Probe Possible Bomb Threat To Parliament - Source

Canadian police are investigating a possible risk to national security that forced parliament to lock down for several hours on Saturday after border agents warned of a bomb threat, a government source said on Sunday.

Jun 12, 2022

China's President Xi Jinping (L) and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attend the session on women's workforce participation, future of work, and ageing societies, at the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. Kazuhiro Nogi/Pool via

Canada's Delayed Ban Of Huawei Gear Exposes Lack Of Indo-Pacific Strategy

Canada's delayed decision to ban Huawei Technologies Co 5G equipment is putting pressure on Ottawa to deliver on a promised Indo-Pacific strategy, and to further diversify supply chains and reduce reliance on China for things like critical minerals, which is emerging as the battleground for clean technology.

May 26, 2022

Ontarioâs Premier Doug Ford speaks at the Stellantis Research and Development Centre in Windsor, Ontario, Canada May 2, 2022.

Conservative Incumbent In Canada's Ontario Leads Two Weeks Ahead Of Vote

Incumbent Progressive Conservative Doug Ford is leading the race to win a second term as Ontario premier with promises of tax relief at the gas pump amid soaring inflation and fixing clogged highways in Canada's biggest city, Toronto.

May 19, 2022

Canada's Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino at a news conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, February 23, 2022.

Canada Introduces Bill To Ban Russia's Putin And Others From Entering Country

Canada on Tuesday introduced a bill in the Senate that will ban Russian President Vladimir Putin and some 1,000 other members of his government and military from entering the country as it continues to ratchet up sanctions after the invasion of Ukraine.

May 17, 2022

A sign promoting electric vehicles is displayed during the media day at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, February 14, 2019.

Canada In 'Active Discussions' With EV Supply Chain Companies - Minister

Canada is talking to a number of companies interested in setting up production in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, the industry minister said, as the government seeks to cut carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 and play a role in the shift toward greener cars.

May 04, 2022

Canada's Ontario To Hold Election Next Month As Voters Grapple With Inflation

Canada's most populous province, Ontario, will hold an election next month with incumbent Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford favored in polls and the campaign expected to focus on fighting inflation.

May 03, 2022

Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland speaks at a press conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, February 17, 2022.

Exclusive-Canada C$15 Billion Fund To Attract Private Investment In Technologies -source

Canada will earmark C$15 billion ($12 billion) over five years for a Growth Fund to attract private investment in new and green technologies, a senior government source said on Wednesday, a day before this year's budget presentation.

Apr 06, 2022

The General Motors Co (GM) CAMI assembly plant is seen in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada October 13, 2017.

Canada To Support GM Multi-billion-dollar Investments In Two Plants - Source

Canada on Monday will announce its support for General Motors Co's multi-billion-dollar investment in two plants, including one that will produce electric commercial vehicles (EVs), a government source said.

Apr 03, 2022

Canada To Support GM Multi-billion-dollar Investments In Two Plants

Apr 03, 2022

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada March 31, 2022.

Russia Cannot Be Constructive Partner At G20 Table -Canada PM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday that Russia cannot be a constructive partner in the G20, a group composed of most of the world's largest economies, because of its invasion of Ukraine.

Mar 31, 2022

Analysis-Canada's Trudeau Political Deal Offers Stability In Raucous Times

After a raucous start to the year and on the heels of a pandemic election that most voters did not want, a deal between Trudeau's ruling Liberals and their leftist rivals to keep power until 2025 may offer a measure of political stability for Canadians, analysts said.

Mar 25, 2022