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Chiefs warn they’ll fight any assault on First Nations rights in major projects push

First Nations chiefs say they’ll oppose any actions by federal and provincial governments to expedite major projects that would undermine their rights and environmental protections.

James Moore: Prime Minister Carney’s bold steps towards reconciliation with Alberta

In his latest column, former cabinet minister James Moore says Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent visit to the Calgary Stampede highlighted efforts to mend relations with Alberta, contrasting sharply with the previous Trudeau administration.

Feds, most provinces get top marks on internal trade — but more work to be done

The federal government has gone from a C student to top of the class in its work to advance internal trade between provinces, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

First Nations leaders say they’re still waiting to see what PM Carney’s promise to consult on major projects looks like

Almost exactly one year ago, Prime Minister Mark Carney convened a meeting with First Nations leaders amid intense pressure over the government’s plans to rapidly develop new energy and infrastructure projects.

Chiefs tell AFN meeting new federal clean water bill walks back hard-won rights

First Nations leaders and an opposition MP are denouncing the Carney government’s new proposed clean water legislation, which drops wording in a previous version that would have explicitly recognized First Nations’ right to clean drinking water.

Ottawa to create facility for military drone research in Quebec

The federal government is creating a research facility to advance Canada’s military capabilities with drones.

PM Carney replaces controversial New York envoy with oil executive

The Carney government is replacing former broadcast journalist Tom Clark as consul general to New York City with an oil executive, and naming a former cabinet minister as Canada’s envoy in Los Angeles.

What might happen with the personalized revolver given to PM Carney by Turkish president

Canada’s national war and history museums say they would have to conduct a review before they could display a personalized revolver and ammunition given to Prime Minister Mark Carney at this year’s NATO summit.

‘Canada works’: Carney on national unity, pipelines at Calgary Stampede

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is “stronger when we’re together” while visiting the Calgary Stampede on its final day, doubling down on comments Alberta’s separatist movement presents a “dangerous game” that could backfire.

Chief says assembly will tackle effect of major projects push on First Nations rights

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says chiefs will focus on major projects and a coming meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premiers when the AFN’s annual general assembly starts Tuesday.

Carney says U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham was steadfast defender of democracy and freedom

Prime Minister Mark Carney offered his condolences to the family of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday, saying he “stood resolutely in defence of democracy and freedom,” particularly with Ukraine.

Carney’s deputy chief of staff departs to seek B.C. Liberal nomination

One of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s deputy chiefs of staff says he’s stepping away from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to seek the nomination for a vacant federal seat in his home province of British Columbia.

Canada’s Senate: How does it work?

Prime Minister Mark Carney made his first appointments to the Senate on Tuesday, naming four new senators to the upper chamber.

Companies ‘no longer in the wait and see mode’ as experts predict manufacturing exodus from Canada

On Monday, Toyota said it will build a new US$3.6B plant in San Antonio, Texas, and move some production of its Tacoma pickup truck out of its Mexico plant over a four-year period.

Sharan Kaur: Carney’s visit to Saudi Arabia breaks free of Canada’s ‘cycle of self-righteousness’

Political analyst Sharan Kaur says Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pragmatic approach to Saudi Arabia isn’t a departure from Canadian values, it is a long-overdue return to effective global statecraft.