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Industry Minister Mélanie Joly meets Stellantis, its union and Ontario officials today, as Prime Minister Mark Carney starts a nine-day Europe and Asia trip. Quebec's PQ government also plans to table a bill on English-language CEGEPs.

By CanadaNext Editor · · 7 stories

  1. Energy & Economy

    Joly to meet Stellantis, union and Ontario over Brampton plant

    Industry Minister Mélanie Joly meets today with Stellantis, its union and Ontario officials. The sale of a Brampton auto plant from Stellantis to Roshel has left laid-off workers in limbo. At issue is whether Stellantis must honour a funding agreement backed by taxpayer money.

    Sources: CTV, Global News, The Globe and Mail

  2. Politics

    Carney begins nine-day Europe and Asia trip with Dublin talks

    Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Dublin early Thursday to join European Political Community talks, as Canada seeks associate membership of the European Union. His nine-day, four-summit trip also includes plans to sign two Asian trade deals. Ukraine and security are on the agenda in Dublin.

    Sources: CTV, Toronto Star, Globe and Mail

  3. Energy & Economy

    Ottawa weighs lifting Western Arctic offshore oil and gas ban

    The Carney government is considering lifting its ban on offshore oil and gas exploration in the Western Arctic. A separate new report says Canada has the opportunity to become a global LNG leader.

    Sources: Toronto Star, CBC

  4. Unity & Regions

    Quebec PQ to table bill restricting English-language CEGEP access

    The PQ government plans to table a bill restricting access to English-language CEGEPs, and its chances of passing are uncertain. Separately, it faces accusations of sending mixed messages on the future of Santé Québec.

    Sources: CBC, CBC

  5. Politics

    Yukon MLA tables ranked-choice voting bill with slim chance of passing

    A Yukon MLA has tabled a ranked-choice voting bill, though it has only a slim chance of becoming law.

    Source: CBC

  6. Energy & Economy

    Poll finds over 60% of First Nations back Carney fossil fuel plans

    An exclusive poll finds more than 60 per cent of First Nations support the Carney government's plans to ramp up fossil fuel output.

    Source: National Post

  7. Leadership & Policy

    Call to ban sports betting ads as federal legislation advances

    A psychologist is calling on Ottawa to ban all advertising promoting sports betting while a new national regulatory framework is considered in Parliament.

    Source: CTV

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