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Carney designates proposed Alberta to B.C. pipeline a project of national interest

Energy & Utilities Emily Joveski -
Prime Minister Mark Carney has designated the proposed Pacific Link pipeline from Alberta to B.C. as a project of national interest.

LNG Canada approves more than $30B Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat

Business Emily Joveski -
LNG Canada is moving ahead with a $33-billion Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, doubling the facility’s LNG production capacity.

Trump threatens new tariffs, attacks Carney and Ford as trade war escalates

Business John White -
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Monday to impose 50-per-cent tariffs on Canadian vehicles and auto parts, then attacked Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford as the Conservative opposition demanded details of failed trade negotiations.

B.C. premier says ‘every weapon’ is on the table as Canada-U.S. trade war escalates

Economy Emily Joveski -
B.C. Premier David Eby said the additional 50-per-cent tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by the United States are "inexplicable" and "indefensible" and reaffirmed his refusal to return American alcohol to government liquor store shelves.

Carney said Canada was attacked, pointed to divisions inside Trump administration

Business John White -
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was under economic attack Saturday after trade negotiations collapsed, new U.S. tariffs took effect and he suggested divisions inside U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration contributed to the breakdown.

Canada vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation as 50-per-cent U.S. tariffs take effect

Business John White -
Canada suspended trade negotiations with the United States and pledged dollar-for-dollar retaliation as additional 50-per-cent U.S. tariffs took effect early Saturday on about $28 billion in Canadian goods.

Provinces asked to lift U.S. alcohol ban with U.S.-Canada trade deal in sight

Economy Emily Joveski -
Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to return U.S. alcohol to store shelves, according to Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston.

B.C. lumber industry hoping for trade relief in new Canada-US deal

Economy Emily Joveski -
B.C. forest industry groups are closely watching the latest high-stakes round of Canada-U.S. trade talks.

B.C.-Ottawa deal gets mixed reactions from environmental advocates

Environment Emily Joveski -
Environmental groups and coastal First Nations say a major economic agreement announced this week between British Columbia and the federal government protects the North Coast tanker ban, but leaves new concerns about a possible southern oil pipeline route.

Alberta proposes pipeline through southern B.C. constructed by Trans Mountain and Pembina

Economy Emily Joveski -
Alberta's proposed new oil pipeline would be built along a southern route to the B.C. coast through a partnership with Trans Mountain Corporation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation.

Canada, B.C. reach agreement preserving oil tanker ban if Alberta pipeline proceeds

Economy Emily Joveski -
Canada and British Columbia announced a broad agreement that would preserve the oil tanker moratorium on the north coast and ensure B.C. would see economic benefits if Alberta’s proposed pipeline project goes forward.

Carney to head west for Canada Day as Alberta faces deadline for pipeline pitch

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Edmonton on Canada Day as Alberta prepares to submit its proposal for a new West Coast oil pipeline.

Carney, Eby say condo housing scheme is not a bailout for developers

Housing Emily Joveski -
Prime Minister Mark Carney and B.C. Premier David Eby are defending a plan to convert more than 2,200 vacant condos into affordable homes after critics called it a taxpayer-funded bailout for developers.

Eby to travel to China this weekend to pitch B.C. energy, goods and tourism

Economy Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby is heading to China this week on a trade mission aimed at strengthening economic ties as British Columbia looks to diversify its exports beyond the U.S. market.

New Tumbler Ridge school among projects in Ottawa-B.C. funding agreement

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Ottawa and British Columbia have reached a multibillion-dollar agreement to fund housing, health and transportation infrastructure projects across the province.

Eby blasts Alberta separatism at Western premiers meeting as pipeline tensions simmer

Politics Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby criticized Alberta’s separatist movement Monday, saying it undermines national unity as western premiers met in Calgary to discuss trade, energy and relations with the United States.
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