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Critical minerals could define Canada-U.S. relations as trade tensions rise

Critical minerals could define Canada-U.S. relations as trade tensions rise

A Washington, D.C.-based think-tank highlights five minerals in Canada that have important American defence applications
Energy sector CEOs call on Ottawa to use emergency powers to speed up key projects

Energy sector CEOs call on Ottawa to use emergency powers to speed up key projects

CALGARY — A group of top energy executives is calling on the leaders of the four federal political parties to declare a Canadian energy crisis and use emergency powers to help speed the development of key projects in the "national interest.
Ottawa provides $20M for СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ's forest sector amid softwood duties, trade war

Ottawa provides $20M for СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ's forest sector amid softwood duties, trade war

Natural Resources Canada says the funding will support 67 projects to help boost the competitiveness and resilience of the sector.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ geoduck clam exports facing devastation from Chinese tariffs on massive molluscs

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ geoduck clam exports facing devastation from Chinese tariffs on massive molluscs

VANCOUVER — Diversification has become a mantra for Canadian exporters in the new age of tariffs, but for harvesters of British Columbia's geoduck clams, that's a high hurdle, said СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Seafood Alliance executive director Christina Burridge.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ hydro rates to increase in 2025, 2026 but remain among lowest in North America

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ hydro rates to increase in 2025, 2026 but remain among lowest in North America

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is setting annual rate increases for electricity for the next two years in response to rising demand for power along with economic uncertainty stemming from actions south of the border, Energy Minister Adrian Dix said.
Mining company fined $114K for polluting СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ river with high cobalt levels

Mining company fined $114K for polluting СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ river with high cobalt levels

Barrick Gold Inc. was penalized for repeatedly discharging toxic mine waste into a stream that feeds the Similkameen River.
Tariffs could be last nail in the coffin for СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ salmon farms

Tariffs could be last nail in the coffin for СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ salmon farms

Buy Canadian campaign may not save СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ salmon farms from Trudeau, Trump policies
U.S. tariffs push Ottawa to invest more in Canadian steel, aluminum projects

U.S. tariffs push Ottawa to invest more in Canadian steel, aluminum projects

OTTAWA — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne directed his department on Wednesday to prioritize investments in projects that primarily use Canadian steel and aluminum — part of Ottawa's reply to the Trump administration's trade war.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ wine sector seeks end to provincial trade barriers

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ wine sector seeks end to provincial trade barriers

A new agreement with Alberta enables direct-to-consumer sales by registered СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ wineries
How labelling on СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ wine bottles has come a long way in past decade

How labelling on СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ wine bottles has come a long way in past decade

New appellations and sub-appellations make it easier for consumers of СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ wines to understand where grapes in their wines originate
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