CBC Politics
Hoekstra says no 'significant progress' in 14 months of trade negotiations, but U.S. to keep talking
After 14 months of negotiations, U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra has acknowledged little meaningful ground has been covered in trade talks between Washington and Ottawa. Despite the stalled progress, Hoekstra says the U.S. remains committed to continued dialogue, with the future of CUSMA and a range of unresolved bilateral issues still on the table. The admission underscores the depth of friction between the two trading partners as both sides search for a path forward.
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Globe and Mail
Carney, Eby strike multibillion-dollar major projects deal ahead of West Coast pipeline announcement
British Columbia Premier David Eby and Prime Minister Mark Carney have reached a multibillion-dollar agreement on major infrastructure projects, setting the stage for a significant pipeline announcement on the West Coast. The deal reaffirms the federal moratorium on oil tanker traffic along the North Coast, a key condition for B.C.'s cooperation. The agreement signals a carefully negotiated balance between energy development ambitions and longstanding environmental protections in the region.
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