Health ministers from across the country say they’re worried about federal funding agreements for mental health, addictions and home care in this year’s budget.
Category: Politics
Coverage of Canadian federal and provincial politics, Parliament, policy, elections, and the forces shaping the nation.
Canada’s first ‘national interest’ project is an oil pipeline, which means bye bye orcas and hello climate dystopia. And for what?
Rachelgilmore says Prime Minister Mark Carney has designated the West Coast pipeline, now called Pacific Link, as Canada’s first project of “national interest,” allowing it to bypass some environmental laws and consultation. The publisher says it could threaten Vancouver-area orcas and worsen the climate crisis.
Canadian Products BANNED, Truth and Reconciliation, BC Polling, Layoffs
Cole Not Cole reports that a U.S. ban on nearly $1 billion in Canadian goods, including some alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles, has taken effect. The source also says another Conservative MP will leave Pierre Poilievre’s caucus and hundreds of steelworkers are losing jobs at Stelco.
Canada’s Utilities Have A New Job To Learn
Canada’s utilities may need to learn a new role as electrification grows, according to markhamhislop’s conversation with Moz Salim of EY Canada. The piece says utilities may need new capabilities to support EVs, heat pumps, rooftop solar and batteries, while provinces and institutions coordinate more closely.
Trump-Xi Summit: Peak or Trough in US-China Relations?
This analysis delves into the implications of the recent Trump-Xi summit on international relations, examining the shift in U.S.-China dynamics and its repercussions for countries like Canada. It explores the interplay of symbolism versus substance in diplomatic engagements and the strategic objectives behind current global power plays.
