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Opinion: Fast-tracking legislation misses the real fix for Canada's red-tape woes

Opinion: Fast-tracking legislation misses the real fix for Canada's red-tape woes

Proposals in Ottawa and Victoria expand cabinet authority to fast-track select projects but ignore the core issue—Canada’s regulatory burden
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Newly launched Access to Information review is flawed, transparency advocates say

Newly launched Access to Information review is flawed, transparency advocates say

OTTAWA — A newly launched federal review of the Access to Information system is being greeted with deep skepticism by transparency advocates.
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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.
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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.
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Rob Shaw: Freeland 'dismayed' by BC Ferries deal with China

Rob Shaw: Freeland 'dismayed' by BC Ferries deal with China

Federal transportation minister slams B.C. in a newly released letter over security, funding, transparency concerns
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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

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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