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Danielle Smith sees progress on pipeline deal with Ottawa after Carney meeting
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith struck an optimistic tone following her meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, signaling that negotiations over a pipeline deal between the province and Ottawa are moving forward. Smith emphasized urgency, stating that Albertans need tangible proof that federal-provincial cooperation is functional. The talks represent a critical test of the new Carney government's ability to manage Western alienation while advancing national energy infrastructure.
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Globe and Mail
Canada working to reunite Ukrainian children ‘stolen’ by Russia: Anand
Canada is co-hosting a summit in Brussels aimed at accelerating the return of Ukrainian children forcibly taken to Russia since the war began. Defence Minister Anand is leading the charge, framing the abductions as a deliberate war crime that demands coordinated international action. The summit signals growing diplomatic pressure on Moscow as the international community works to document cases and secure the children's return.
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Globe and Mail
Politics Insider: Smith says talks with Carney made progress on pipeline, carbon pricing deal
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney have yielded meaningful progress on two of the province's most contentious demands: a deal on pipeline development and reforms to carbon pricing. The discussions signal a potential thaw in the long-running tension between Edmonton and Ottawa over energy policy. How any agreement takes shape — and whether it can satisfy both federal climate commitments and Alberta's economic priorities — remains the defining test ahead.
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Globe and Mail
Ottawa greenlights $673-million to keep Canada Post afloat this year
Canada Post will receive $673 million in federal funding to stay solvent through the year, as the Crown corporation reels from a staggering $1.57-billion pretax loss in 2025 — its worst financial performance on record. The bailout buys time for a restructuring effort, but it raises hard questions about the long-term viability of a postal service hemorrhaging cash at an unprecedented rate. Taxpayers are now squarely on the hook as Ottawa decides what Canada Post's future looks like.
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