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The fate of Canada’s largest proposed carbon capture and storage project is even more uncertain after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement this week amplified existing unknowns around the future of energy and climate policy in Canada, experts say. The $16.5-billion high-profile project in question would capture harmful carbon dioxide emissions from the oilsands, Canada’s heaviest-emitting sector.It would be built by the Pathways Alliance, a consortium whose members include some of Canada’s largest energy companies.But industry watchers say the project’s future is cloudy due to current political turmoil and the likelihood that a new federal government will be elected this…

A majority of Canadians support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to step down, yet his announcement this week has not changed the Liberal party’s fortunes, new polling suggests. Eight in 10 (81 per cent) Canadians said they are in favour of Trudeau’s resignation, with more than half saying they “strongly approve” of it, according to an Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News and released on Wednesday.When announcing his plans to step aside, Trudeau said that it has become clear to him that if he’s having to fight internal battles, he cannot be the best option in the upcoming election.However,…

Donald Trump has sent world leaders scrambling with his plans for stiff tariffs on imports and recent assertations that the U.S. should take over or take control of various countries, territories and landmarks — but Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, doesn’t seem to be taking the bait. Sheinbaum took a swipe at the president-elect on her daily press briefing broadcast Wednesday morning, giving a sarcastic history lesson directed at Trump after he proposed the Gulf of Mexico be renamed to Gulf of America.Trabajamos por cumplir el derecho a una vivienda digna para las y los mexicanos que más lo necesitan https://t.co/EAZtmajOtG—…

Justin Trudeau’s days as leader of the Liberal Party are numbered after he announced plans to resign once the party elects his successor. But how does the selection process work in the Liberal Party? And who gets to choose the next leader?Outside his residence in Ottawa, Trudeau told reporters on Monday of his intention to step down following months of mounting pressure.“I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust nationwide competitive process,” Trudeau said.Trudeau said he had informed the Liberal Party president on Sunday evening.The Liberal Party’s board…

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has outlined his proposed energy plan dubbed “Fortress Am-Can,” calling it a “renewed strategic alliance between Canada and America.” Ford made the announcement Wednesday and said the plan is aimed at achieving American-Canadian energy security and power economic growth for both countries, and “is a beacon of stability, security and long-term prosperity.”The announcement comes amid hefty tariff threats, and acquisition comments made against Canada by incoming U.S. president-elect Donald Trump.“Our country is not for sale. It will never be for sale. But I think we work together of an incredible trade deal,” Ford said on Wednesday.Ford…

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he will not be running to become the next leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he planned to step down as Liberal leader and as prime minister once the party selects its new leader. LeBlanc, who was appointed to the finance minister’s post last month, has taken himself out of the running.He was among the individuals believed to be potential contenders in a race.“While I am extremely grateful for the encouragement and the expressions of support I have received from caucus colleagues and Liberals across the…

Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump’s threats to use “economic force” against Canada and its industries are sparking worry and disbelief. Speaking at a press conference Tuesday, Trump said he could use economic levers to push Canada toward becoming part of the United States, while also once again raising issues with the trade deficit and saying the U.S. doesn’t need to buy Canadian lumber, dairy or automobiles.Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, said Trump’s comments show he doesn’t understand how interconnected the Canada-U.S. auto business is.Trump has threatened to impose a 25 per cent tariff on goods coming…

By Kyle Duggan The Canadian Press Posted January 8, 2025 7:35 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Liberal MPs are meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday for the first time since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will step down. The national caucus meeting, set to take place both in person and online, was originally set to last six hours to give MPs time to discuss Trudeau’s previous refusal to resign.Now, the focus will be on next steps for the party as it begins a national search for a leader who can hold their own…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will convene an in-person meeting with Canada’s premiers next week in Ottawa to discuss the looming economic threat from the U.S., the Prime Minister’s Office told Global News. The meeting, scheduled for Jan. 15, will be the first between Trudeau and the premiers since the prime minister announced on Monday he plans to resign after a new Liberal leader is chosen. Parliament has been prorogued until March 24 to allow for a leadership race.That announcement came with two weeks to go before the inauguration of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, who has threatened to impose economically damaging…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office says he will attend former U.S. president Jimmy Carter’s funeral in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 9. Carter died Dec. 29 at the age of 100. He was the 39th president of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981.A public funeral will take place Thursday at the National Cathedral in Washington.The Prime Minister’s Office says Trudeau will attend the funeral to deliver condolences on behalf of Canadians and reaffirm the close ties between the two countries.In a post on X, the prime minister said Friday that Carter worked to make the world a better place.Carter will…