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Quebec town Asbestos, hits pause on name change process after citizen complaints
MONTREAL — The town of Asbestos, Que., is hitting the pause button on its search for a new name after citizens voiced displeasure about the four contenders on the short list. Caroline Payer, a town councillor, sa...
Asbestos, Que., unveils four possibilities in short list for new town name
ASBESTOS, Que. — The town of Asbestos, Que., looking to shed its link to the hazardous substance, has narrowed the search for a new name to four contenders. Mayor Hugues Grimard announced on Monday that the four possibilities residents will vote o...
Federal government to join assessment of Teck coal mine expansion in B.C.
OTTAWA — The federal government will join an environmental assessment of a major expansion to a proposed southern British Columbia coal mine. "The potential for adverse effects ... may not be mitigated through project design, the application of st...
Chinese miner hires Canadian CEO as review continues on Nunavut gold mine buy
TORONTO — The Chinese company trying to buy TMAC Resources Ltd. has appointed a Barrick Gold Corp. veteran as CEO of its Canadian operations even though the deal is still being reviewed by Ottawa. Hong Kong-traded Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd.
A timeline of Trump’s tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum
Some key events in Canada-U.S. trade relations since 2017: Aug. 16, 2017 - Canada, Mexico and the United States commence the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, which U.S. President Donald Trump had called "the worst trade deal in...
Canada plans $3.6 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. in aluminium dispute
OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered a blistering rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump's latest trade tirade Friday, calling his decision to bombard Canada with new tariffs on aluminum absurd, useless and unjustified. Freela...
A timeline of Trump’s tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum
Some key events in Canada-U.S. trade relations since 2018: Aug. 6, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump announces plans to reimpose a 10-per-cent tariff on Canadian aluminum, saying "Canada was taking advantage of us, as usual." The tariff had previously b...
Aluminum tariffs an example of rising U.S. protectionism, trade expert says
CALGARY — An international trade expert says Canada can expect more U.S. moves like the imposition of aluminum import tariffs as protectionism gains popularity in the United States ahead of the November presidential election. Jack Mintz, ...
Expansion of Alberta coal mine will need federal review: environment minister
OTTAWA — The federal environment minister is backtracking on a previous decision to keep Ottawa out of the approval process for a major coal mine expansion in Alberta. The existing Vista mine, which is owned by the U.S. coal giant Cline
Expansion of Alberta coal mine will need federal review: environment minister
OTTAWA — The federal environment minister is backtracking on a previous decision to keep Ottawa out of the approval process for a major coal mine expansion in Alberta. The existing Vista mine, which is owned by the U.S. coal giant Cline