Freeland Is Free From Cabinet, Could Land Ukraine Envoy Stint
After approximately 9 years and 10 months holding various ministries, Chrystia Freeland is reportedly leaving the Canadian federal cabinet, with the announcement expected as early as Tuesday afternoon. Freeland is set to leave her current post as Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, reportedly to become a special international envoy for Ukraine. However, she will […]
BC LNG Project Secures Provincial, Federal Approval
British Columbia issued an environmental assessment certificate with 23 legally enforceable conditions for the Ksi Lisims LNG project, while Ottawa the same day approved the project under the Impact Assessment Act. This advances a two-unit floating LNG development on Pearse Island designed for up to 12 million tonnes per year. The provincial certificate follows an […]
Carney Says Public Service Cuts Will Come Through Attrition
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday that federal public service cuts will happen “naturally through attrition,” as his government pursues spending reductions of up to 15% over three years that could eliminate tens of thousands of jobs and slash up to $19 billion in program funding. Carney made the comments to reporters at a housing […]
Canadian Copper Secures $8 Million Lead Order From Ocean Partners As Part Of Larger Funding Round
Canadian Copper Corp (CSE: CCI) has announced plans to raise $10.0 million via a non-brokered private placement in support of their intention to secure the Caribou Processing Complex in Newfoundland.
Surge Battery Metals Enters LOI For Joint Venture At Nevada North Lithium
Surge Battery Metals (TSXV: NILI) is set to enter a joint venture on their flagship project, the Nevada North Lithium Project. The company as of this morning has entered a letter of intent with the ASX-listed Evolution Mining for a joint venture that would fund the continued development of the project. Under the terms of […]
EnCore Energy Sees EPA Deny Petition For Permitting Review At Dewey Burdock
The US government is evidently remaining true to their intentions to fast track projects under the Fast-41 Program. EnCore Energy (TSXV: EU) this morning reported that it has seen the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Appeals Board deny a petition for review filed by multiple parties against the company in relation to permits issued for […]
SEC Prioritizes Trump’s Push to End Quarterly Earnings Reports
The Securities and Exchange Commission said Monday it is “prioritizing” President Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate quarterly earnings reports, a move that would fundamentally alter corporate transparency requirements that have been in place for more than five decades. Trump floated the idea in a Truth Social post Monday morning, suggesting companies should report financial results […]
French Retirees Now Earn More Than Working-Age Adults
French retirees have achieved an unprecedented milestone among developed nations, with new data revealing they now out-earn working-age adults for the first time. Data shows French retirees aged 65 and older receive approximately 1% more in average disposable income compared to working-age adults, contrasting sharply with other developed countries where working citizens typically earn 5-30% […]
Ontario Regulator Sues Former iPro Realty Executives Over Alleged Trust Fund Theft
Ontario’s real estate regulator filed court papers Thursday seeking to recover consumer deposits and agent commissions allegedly stolen by former executives at iPro Realty in what officials described as a systematic scheme to misuse trust funds. The Real Estate Council of Ontario asked the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to freeze assets and trace money […]
Montreal Lawyer Seeks Class Action Against Grocers Over False ‘Made in Canada’ Labels
A Montreal law firm is seeking court authorization for a class action lawsuit against major Canadian grocery chains, alleging they deceived consumers by falsely marketing imported products as Canadian-made through a practice known as “maple-washing.” The lawsuit targets Provigo, Metro, Sobeys, Walmart, and Giant Tiger, accusing them of using maple leaf symbols and “Made in […]