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Minister says Liberals want to keep committees 'transparent' and 'open'

OTTAWA — As his party is roundly criticized for forcing committee debate behind closed doors, government House leader Steven MacKinnon says the Liberal government wants to ensure committee meetings are...

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Alberta oil pipeline is 'more likely than not' Carney says

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new oil pipeline out of Alberta is "more likely than not." In his first sit-down interview with The Canadian Press since becoming prime minister more than a...

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Canada won't 'leverage' energy, critical minerals in trade talks: PM

Prime Minister Mark Carney is rejecting the notion that Canada might use energy or critical minerals as “leverage” in upcoming trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. The...

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Calgary home sales fall 5.7 per cent in April, board cites less urgency among buyers

Home sales in Calgary declined in April compared with a year ago as the city's real estate board says improved supply choice across the housing spectrum has reduced the urgency among potential buyers. The...

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Trump says he'll place 25% tariff on autos from EU, accusing bloc of not complying with trade deal

President Donald Trump said Friday that he will increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25 per cent, a move that could jolt the world economy at a fragile moment. Trump...

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Buyers emerge for HBC stores in downtown Calgary, Ottawa, Vancouver: court docs

Buyers have been found for four properties that used to be home to Hudson's Bay department stores. Court records filed this week show the defunct retailer and its ex-property partner RioCan Real Estate...

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Bank of Canada head 'encouraged' by Ottawa's efforts to diversify economy

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he's "encouraged" by the federal government's efforts to diversify the economy and protect it against increasingly common shocks to global trade. He...

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Alberta's Smith lauds new major Canada-U.S. oil pipeline permit, citing advocacy

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a key approval for a cross-border oil pipeline project to deliver more of the province's crude to the United States is coming after years of advocacy from her government. U.S....

April 30, 2026 4:47 pm MST MST

Air Canada suspends 2026 full-year guidance amid uncertain jet fuel costs

MONTREAL — Air Canada is suspending its guidance for the full 2026 year as jet fuel prices remain volatile due to war in the Middle East, though it did offer an outlook for the second quarter. The...

April 30, 2026 2:59 pm MST MST

RBC establishing practice focused on Indigenous finance as project push accelerates

TORONTO — RBC says it is launching an advisory service to help Indigenous groups buy into major projects as Canada moves to accelerate development on numerous fronts. Speaking at the First Nations...

April 30, 2026 12:14 pm MST MST