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AFN chief warns against changes to major projects development rules, calls for debate

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says proposed changes to major project development rules “are not acceptable” and risk trampling on the rights of First Nations.

Ottawa paying Lockheed Martin $1.5 billion to maintain Hercules transport aircraft

The federal government says it will pay Lockheed Martin $1.5 billion through an updated contract to maintain and upgrade the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Hercules transport aircraft.

Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith seeks advice on next steps following nomination loss

Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is asking supporters for advice on what his next steps should be, with his potential bid to become Ontario Liberal leader in doubt following a nomination loss.

Former senior Canadian diplomats urge Ottawa to impose 'robust' sanctions on Israel

Almost 200 former senior Canadian diplomats are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to impose “robust” sanctions on Israel over deteriorating conditions in the Palestinian territories and Lebanon.

Carney, Smith set to make energy announcement; carbon price deal expected

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are to meet today in Calgary, where they’re expected to announce an agreement on the future of industrial carbon emission pricing in the province.

PM Carney says Canada ‘best place’ for Alberta after judge overturns separation petition

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is the 'best place' for Alberta as a referendum on separatism is now in question.

PM Carney unveils plan to lower electricity costs

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the government will give more flexibility to LNG power plants as part of its long-awaited clean electricity strategy.

Discussion paper floats ways Ottawa can help fund giant electrical grid buildout

Clean energy advocates say they’re encouraged Ottawa’s upcoming electricity strategy will consider ways government can help finance a massive cross-country buildout in power infrastructure.

After first-ever full-year loss, Honda suspends Ontario EV plant ‘indefinitely’

Honda is “indefinitely” suspending plans for a $15-billion electric vehicle project in Ontario as part of a larger overhaul of the automaker’s business model.

Carney says Canada, Alberta will advance a potential crude oil pipeline

Canada and Alberta will meet on Friday and advance a potential pipeline to transport at least one million barrels of Alberta oil a day to new markets, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday.

The federal government is pushing to get Canadian companies on major Chinese e-commerce platforms

The federal government is pushing to get Canadian companies on major Chinese e-commerce platforms as the two countries deepen their ties.

PM Carney to announce national electricity strategy Thursday: sources

Mark Carney is set to announce the federal government’s long-delayed clean electricity strategy on Thursday, according to senior federal sources.

Sources say an Ottawa-Alberta carbon price deal could come Friday. Here’s what that means

The federal and Alberta governments are likely to announce Friday they’ve hashed out a deal on industrial carbon pricing, the final piece of the puzzle in their memorandum of understanding to get a pipeline to the West Coast built, sources confirm to CTV News.

Navy Commander Angus Topshee promoted to vice chief of defence staff

Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, the head of the Royal Canadian Navy, is being promoted to second-in-command of the Canadian Armed Forces.

These Canadian cities could host the new international defence hub

The federal government has yet to fire the starting pistol or even map out the course, but contenders are racing to launch their bids to host the headquarters of a new global bank.