Globe and Mail
Politics Insider: Federal government strikes deals with Alberta and B.C.
The federal government has reached separate deals with Alberta and British Columbia, marking a significant moment in federal-provincial relations as Ottawa works to shore up domestic unity. The agreements signal a shift in the often-fractious dynamic between the Trudeau government and key provincial players. Meanwhile, trade experts are warning that the USMCA could slip into a so-called "zombie" state, leaving Canada's most critical trade relationship in dangerous limbo with no clear path forward.
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CBC Politics
Feds to weigh guardrails, alternatives to 'contentious' labour code tool: Hajdu
The federal government is reconsidering its reliance on a divisive provision of the Canada Labour Code that enables Ottawa to intervene in major labour disputes. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is signaling a shift in approach, with guardrails or outright alternatives now on the table. The move reflects growing unease within government over using the mechanism, which has drawn criticism from unions and labour advocates.
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Globe and Mail
Carney’s summer spending spree lacks detail and transparency, economists assert
The federal government's multi-billion dollar infrastructure push through Alberta and British Columbia has drawn sharp criticism from economists who say the spending commitments lack basic fiscal detail. Ottawa has failed to release year-by-year breakdowns of planned expenditures across individual projects, leaving analysts unable to assess the plan's true cost or timeline. The opacity raises serious questions about accountability at a moment when voters and markets alike are demanding greater clarity on public finances.
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Globe and Mail
Welcome to the Mark Carney major projects sweepstakes
Canada's new prime minister is making major infrastructure a centerpiece of his agenda, promising a wave of ports, tunnels, and pipeline projects as part of his economic vision. The sweeping approach signals Carney's intent to use big-ticket spending as both an economic stimulus and a nation-building exercise. Whether the ambition survives contact with budgets, timelines, and political opposition remains the defining question.
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