Quebec tables fast-tracking law, mirroring Ottawa and other provinces
Thomas Laberge / nationalobserver - Finance Minister Eric Girard said the accelerated process will be an exception for major, strategic projects — likely those valued in the billions — and not a general rule. If adopted, the law will have a five-year lifespan, but the minister added he is o…
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Chow promises to address Finch LRT’s slow travel time: ‘It can be faster’
Jane Stevenson / torontosun - The Finch LRT opened to the public on Sunday.
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Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s ambassador to U.S., to leave post in new year
Robert Fife / theglobeandmail - Mark Wiseman, a close friend of the Prime Minister, expected to replace her, source says
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Sexual assault investigation of army officer Dany Fortin compromised by ‘tunnel vision,’ military watchdog says
theglobeandmail - Evidence doesn’t support Fortin’s claim that his prosecution was driven by ‘undue external pressure,’ Military Police Complaints Commission says
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US ambassador praises Carney–Smith energy accord, says it will boost oil and gas production
David Wiechnik / westernstandard - Pete Hoekstra, the US ambassador to Canada, says he is “very encouraged” by the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on energy between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and believes it will lead to more oil and gas production.
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First pill to treat postpartum depression approved by Health Canada
Nicole Ireland / theglobeandmail - Zuranolone is a pill taken once a day for 14 days and can start relieving depressive symptoms in as few as three days
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Federal government will table bill to protect children, address gender-based violence
Jim Bronskill / nationalobserver - Justice Minister Sean Fraser will introduce legislation today that aims to better protect children and address gender-based violence.
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Vancouver gets down to details as it prepares to welcome world after FIFA draw
sootoday - VANCOUVER — The lead of Vancouver's host committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup says now that the draw for the tournament is complete, officials can turn to refining safety, security, staffing and traffic plans for what she called the largest-ever spo
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